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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


Gary Peters

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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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:

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Go to "Find a Representative" to identify the Michigan Representative who represents your home area:

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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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