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Public Policy Update – October 2011

October 24, 2011

posted in: Public Affairs

This month, CALCASA is celebrating two state-level policy wins with SB 534 and AB 898, both of which will have a positive impact on the work of our members. In addition to these state-level issues, we are working to support several federal policy issues such as the Public Health Block Grant, Sexual Assault Service Program

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Linking local providers with federal funding

August 16, 2010

The Family Violence Prevention Fund, Peace Over Violence and Rainbow Services hosted a briefing late week titled “Linking Local Providers with Federal Funding.” The room was packed at Peace Over Violence’s offices as representatives of local service providers learned about opportunities for funding. I was there to share about statewide and national efforts to address

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New information on funding resources from the Ms. Foundation

July 8, 2010

posted in: Education

Recently, the Ms. Foundation for Women released a report, “Efforts to Address Gender-Based Violence: A Look at Foundation Funding”, addressing how funding currently looks for programs addressing gender based violence. The report is a compilation of information regarding how many U.S. Foundations provide funding for agencies addressing gender-based violence as well as how foundation funding has increased

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CALCASA participates 2010 Advocacy Day in Washington D.C.

June 25, 2010

posted in: CALCASA,Public Affairs

Earlier this month, CALCASA Director of Public Affairs Robert Coombs and I left to Washington D.C. for the 2010 Advocacy Day hosted by the National Network to End Domestic Violence and the National Alliance to End Sexual Violence. This two day event included policy briefings by the following distinguished guests: – Lynn Rosenthal, White House

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Guest Post: Valuing the work of women at non-profit agencies

June 4, 2010

posted in: Education

Below is a guest post from Belinda Rolicheck, Executive Director at Haven Women’s Center of Stanislaus in Modesto, CA. Haven Women’s Center is a non-profit, bilingual (Spanish/English) organization consisting of a group of dedicated staff and volunteers who share their time by helping victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Haven’s services are designed to

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Sacramento Bee: “Governor vows no education cuts in new budget”

January 6, 2010

posted in: Public Affairs

Earlier this morning, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger gave his final State of the State speech. Some of the topics he discussed included, education, prisons, as well as budget and health care reform. Specifically, the Governor said he will not cut funding for education in his budget. He proposed “a constitutional guarantee that California will never spend

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