[Antiracism] OUR VOICE WAS HEARD IN '08 - WINNING POLICY CHANGE IN '09

Fri Dec 12 20:19:30 EST 2008

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  The 2008 ADP Community Convention and GOTV Rally was a roaring
success!

We energized and mobilized our base, turning out 5,000 community
values voters on election day. 

  Powerful
allies such as Senator John Kerry, Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray, and

state representatives Ben Swan and Stephen Buoniconti joined our fight

for change.  After listening to personal testimony from ADP Leaders
they committed to our issues by signing the Values Pledge.

Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray signs the ADP Values Pledge.

Other
ADP Allies such as Senator Ted Kennedy were unable to attend but still

felt compelled to send their support.  Read Senator Kennedy's letter
to
ADP by clicking here.
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ADP Youth Leaders kick off the Community Convention with a dance
competition that captivates the crowd.

Check out more photos from the convention and read about local voter
stories at our website, www.a-dp.org
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.    

ADP Worker Center/Casa Obrera Leader in National Pilot Program

In
collaboration with seven affiliate worker centers from around the
country, ADP/Casa Obrera stands at the forefront of worker justice and

immigrants' rights.  By the end of 2008, ADP/Casa Obrera members will
have opened a total of 300 new prepaid AccountNow Mastercards.	The
benefits of the card include:

Access to the American banking system 
A safe and convenient way to save and manage capital
Huge savings through the avoidance of remittance fees
Free bill pay and credit builder

Empowering ADP by granting financial security to members within our
community economy

In 2008 we made our voice heard at the ballot box...in 2009 we
continue our fight, winning real policy change.

2008 was a year marked by organizational growth, the expansion of
powerful alliances and leadership development.	2009 is all about
winning real victories for real people.  After
making our collective voice heard on November 4th with a resounding
call for change, it is essential that we turn this momentum into
ACTION. 

Support our committment to empowering the voice of low income famliies
from across western Massachusetts and make a contribution now.
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Community Values in Action - 2008 ADP Community Convention draws 550
ADP Leaders, Community Builders and Allies.

ADP
organizers and leaders worked tirelessly this year, making sure our
voices were heard on Election Day.  After collecting over 3,000
signatures and turning out 5,000 voters in a nonpartisan voter
engagement campaign, the power of our collective voice was heard and
we
WON CHANGE AT THE BALLOT BOX IN 2008.  Read insiring stories about
local community members who voted for change
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. Now it's time to hold our elected officials accountable, and ensure
our vision for a better future becomes a reality.

 Realizing the Promise
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 - Holding our Elected Officials Accountable in Round Table
Discussions with Obama Transition Team. 

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(Click on above image for Realizing the Promise Video)

 Last January ADP Leaders helped kick off the nationwide Campaign for
Community Values at the Heartland Presidential Forum in Iowa
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. 
Building on the success of Iowa and the momentum coming out of the
election, on December 4th ADP leaders are descending upon Washington
to
make their voice heard at "Realizing the Promise
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,"
a forum on community, faith and democracy.  Joining a group of 2,000
community leaders and organizers from across the country, we will
speak
directly to our elected officials as we lay out the agenda for 2009.

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Change is NOW - Lend us your POWER and join ADP as a Community
Builder.

In
our unwavering commitment to empower low income and working families
throughout western MA, we recognize the value in forming longlasting
relationships with likeminded members from our communities. Community
Builders are individuals who are not affiliate members, yet share our
values and pursuit of a nation that works for all of us.  Our shared
fate demands that we come together and speak as one.  Join us today. 
Make a contribution
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, volunteer, or sign the values pledge
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. 

   Lend us your Power - Make a contribution to ADP TODAY!
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