Advocacy
Throughout its 118 year history,
NCJW/GDS has demonstrated a profound commitment to improving the quality of life for
women, children, and families.
Central to this commitment is the belief
that a democratic society must fulfill its obligation to provide for the needs
of those unable to provide for themselves.
As such, NCJW advocates
for human services that are coordinated, comprehensive, accessible, and
sufficiently funded.
Visit the NCJW Action Center--see
latest Advocacy Campaigns
Some
current campaigns:
Promote Workplace Rights: Tell Senators to Confirm Nominees to the EEOC
No More Back-Stepping: Eliminate Abstinence-Only Funding
Many of our Greater Detroit Section's
Community Service
projects align strongly with Advocacy for Social Justice.
NCJW continues to work for quality, comprehensive child care, early childhood programs, and school-age programs that are affordable and accessible for all.
Read more about Advocates for Family Welfare-Then and Now... |
Greater Detroit Section's
Michigan Activities
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Gary Peters,
U.S. House Representative, answers questions from the community about Health Care Reform
at the August 19th "meet and greet"
general meeting. |
Our Members Speak Out ...
Should Stupak language hold? NO--Ban assails the right of millions of women.
Read More ...
Upcoming Events
March
21-23, 2010 - Washington Institute; Hundreds will speak out at NCJW's premier public policy event
in Washington, D.C.
NCJW members from close to 100 sections and several countries will meet for
training, congressional visits, and expert briefings. Public policy issues to be
addressed include Civil Rights, Economic Justice, and Reproductive Health &
Rights.
To be part of this exciting event, contact President Cathy Cantor.
More
details and registration. |
Advocates for Social Justice
The National Council of Jewish Women will work on behalf of the following
priorities:
- Advance the Well-being and Status of
Women
- Advance the Well-Being of Children and Families
- Enhance the Quality of Jewish Life
- Ensure and Advance Individual and Civil Rights
- Support a Secure Israel and the Well-being of All Its People
Within these priorities, NCJW endorses and resolves to work for many resolutions. Read more about the organization's guiding principles, priorities, and
specific resolutions in
NCJW's
2008-2011 Resolutions brochure.
Read about NCJW's
Vision for America
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Act
NCJW embraces women of diverse backgrounds and temperaments, thinkers and doers
who want to play a part at the local, national and even global levels.
What unifies our 90,000 members and supporters around the country is a belief in
what NCJW stands for--the belief that progressive ideals put into meaningful
action can improve the world. Take action and become a positive force for
change.
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Contact Lansing Senators & Representatives
Go to "Find a Senator" to identify the Michigan Senator who represents your home
area:
FIND A SENATOR
Go to "Find a Representative" to identify the
Michigan Representative who represents your home area:
FIND A REPRESENTATIVE
Contact U.S. Legislators
U.S. House of Representatives
Gary Peters
(D) Farmington Hills, District 9
1130 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-2211
Phone: (202) 225-5802
District: (248) 851-1366
Fax: (202) 226-2356
E-mail: submit email via website
Website: peters.house.gov
Thaddeus McCotter
(R) Livonia, District 11
1632 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-2211
Phone: (202) 225-8171
Fax: (202) 225-2667
E-mail:
Thaddeus.McCotter@mail.house.gov
Sander Levin
(D) Southfield, District 12
1236 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515-2211
Phone: (800) 810-3880
Fax: (202) 226-1033
E-mail:
slevin@mail.house.gov |
U.S. Senate
Carl Levin
(D) Detroit
269 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: (202) 224-6221
Fax: (202) 224-1388
E-mail: Go to website to contact
Website: www.levin.senate.gov
Debbie Stabenow
(D) Lansing
133 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: (202) 224-4822
Fax: (202) 228-0325
E-mail: Go to website to contact
Website: www.stabenow.senate.gov |
President of the United States
Barack H. Obama (D)
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20500
Phone: (202) 456-1414
E-mail:
president@whitehouse.gov
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