Press Releases

Immigrant Rights Organizations Announce Mass Mobilization and Renewed Call for Just and Humane Reform - Tuesday, Nov 11, 2008

Immigrant vote flexes political muscle, sets agenda for passage of just and humane reform and demands stop to raids

Realizing the Promise: A Forum on Community, Faith and Democracy - Tuesday, Nov 11, 2008

A historic grassroots event by the Campaign for Community Values and Gamaliel Foundation to bring together grassroots leaders, everyday people, members of the new administration and Congress to discuss the issues facing America and solutions, to be held on Thursday, December 4 at the Washington Hilton

Center for Community Change Receives Award For its Investment in Leadership - Monday, Nov 10, 2008

The Center for Community Change is honored for its development of leaders for social and economic justice with the American Express Building Leadership Award. Presented by the Independent Sector during their annual conference in Philadelphia, executive director Deepak Bhargava accepted the plaque and $10,000 gift on behalf of the Center.

Community Organizers Welcome One of Their Own to the White House - Wednesday, Nov 05, 2008

Community Organizing Will Continue Key Role Going Forward. Deepak Bhargava Available for Interviews.

CCV Briefing Call - Wednesday, Oct 22, 2008

Transcript for telephonic press briefing held on October 22, 2008 to update the media on the Campaign's post-election plans.

TELEPHONIC PRESS BRIEFING: Community Organizers Look Beyond Election Day - Tuesday, Oct 21, 2008

An informative discussion of community organizers’ plans to create power in low income and minority communities by building on recent successes of registering voters and turning them out to vote.

“COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS SPEAK OUT: AN ORGANIZER'S PERSPECTIVE ON THE 2008 ELECTION” - Friday, Oct 03, 2008

Center for Community Change and its regional partners to host forum at 10 a.m. Monday, October 6 to discuss the 2008 Election and the Campaign for Community Values.

Interviews with Community Organizers Available - Thursday, Sep 04, 2008

Center for Community Change and partners respond to attacks on field

Workers’ Alliance for a Just Economy Condemns Mississippi Raid as Detrimental to American Values - Wednesday, Sep 03, 2008

 

National Social Justice Nonprofit Expands Policy Unit, Appoints New Directors - Monday, Aug 11, 2008

Steve Savner appointed as director of public policy and Kate Kahan joins staff as legislative director

Housing Advocates Applaud Creation of National Housing Trust Fund to Benefit Low Income Households - Wednesday, Jul 30, 2008

 

The Center for Community Change Announces Nationwide Mobilization of Community Values Voters - Wednesday, Jun 25, 2008

Grassroots Community Organizations Show Strength As Community Values Define Movement For Change, Emerge As Important Voting Block

Community Voting Project Teleconference - Wednesday, Jun 25, 2008

Transcript of the 2008 Community Voting Project Launch.

TELEPHONIC PRESS BRIEFING: Grassroots Community Organizations Show Strength in Key States - Wednesday, Jun 18, 2008

Community Values Voters Define Movement for Change, Emerge As Important Voting Block

President Bush Must Act to Stop Destruction of Families and Communities Through Raids and Deportations - Monday, May 12, 2008

 

Gala Commemorates 40 Successful Years of Building Social Movements - Sunday, May 11, 2008

 

Harsh Immigration Proposals Destructive and Divisive - Thursday, Mar 13, 2008

 

Experienced Nonprofit Leader Joins Staff of Major Social Justice Organization in Washington, DC - Monday, Mar 10, 2008

 

What’s Going On?: Perspectives on Black America An Effort by the Center for Community Change - Wednesday, Feb 27, 2008

 

New Blog Launches: Debates Visionary Ideas with Grassroots Leaders Nationwide - Sunday, Nov 04, 2007

 

REAL ID Act: Result of Anti-Immigrant Political Grand Standing - Tuesday, Oct 30, 2007

 

DREAM Act Fails in Senate Immigrant Youth Left in Limbo - Wednesday, Oct 24, 2007

 

Media Pioneer, National TV and Radio Personality, Community Advocate Cathy L. Hughes to Moderate Historic Iowa Presidential Candidate Forum - Tuesday, Oct 16, 2007

 

Des Moines Mayor Endorses Historic Heartland Presidential Forum - Sunday, Oct 14, 2007

 

Linchpin Survey Results: Donor Enthusiasm for Organizing Outpaces Contributions - Monday, Oct 08, 2007

 

Because Farm Workers Are Vital to this Nation - Monday, Oct 01, 2007

 

SS No Match Temporary Restraining Order Must Be Extended Indefinitely - Monday, Oct 01, 2007

 

Heartland Forum Attendance Ticket Requests Nearing Three Thousand People - Wednesday, Sep 26, 2007

 

Local Communities become Training Ground for Organizing Work - Monday, Jul 09, 2007

 

Telephonic Press Conference sponsored by the National Housing Trust Fund Campaign - Wednesday, Jun 27, 2007

 

Housing Trust Fund Reports $1.6 Billion Committed to Address the Country's Housing Needs - Sunday, Apr 15, 2007

 

Progressives shouldn't party just yet - Wednesday, Nov 15, 2006

 

Welfare Reform, 10 Years Later - Monday, Aug 21, 2006

 

Undocumented Student Granted One Year Deferment - Monday, Jun 26, 2006

 

Letter thanking Sen. Reid for leadership on Immigration from the Center for Community Change - Thursday, Apr 13, 2006

 

Millions March on Monday, April 10; Demanding Real, Comprehensive and Fair Immigration Reform - Thursday, Apr 06, 2006

 

America Needs the DREAM Act - Tuesday, Feb 21, 2006

 

Native Media and Technology Network and Fox Entertainment Create New Opportunities for Native Americans in Media and Entertainment Industry - Monday, Feb 20, 2006

 

Immigrant Youth are Fed Up and Taking Action - Thursday, Feb 09, 2006