Heather Wingo is a native of Chillicothe, Ohio and wanted to build a better future for her two young children. Working as a server and jack of all trades at a local restaurant wasn’t the career she wanted. A lot of her friends are in “dead end” jobs. So Heather, with financial assistance, went back to school and is preparing for a career in photography. And Heather manages to...
For today's featured 2011 Community Change Champion, I'd like you to meet Geroge Gresham, the President of 1199 SEIU United Health Care Workers East. George Gresham was elected 1199SEIU President in April 2007. He is the fifth president in the union’s 75-year history, representing 350,000 healthcare workers throughout New York State, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey,...
Today, we kick off our series featuring the 2011 Community Change Champions by introducing you to Pramila Jayapal, the founder and executive director of OneAmerica. Started in the wake of 9/11, OneAmerica has grown to become the largest immigrant advocacy organization in Washington State and a leading force for immigrant rights nationally. Under Pramila’s leadership,...
We all know change is hard. And it takes the hard work of people united across the nation, dedicated to changing the conditions that create poverty and inequity, and working to build power in low-income communities and communities of color. On September 22, the Center for Community Change will honor six leaders from diverse fields who are making a difference at...
