Come join us on Tuesday, July 7th for our next meeting!
Our monthly meeting will be held at McNally Jackson Books (52 Prince btw Mulberry and Lafayette) from 7-8pm on the lower level. We always welcome old and new volunteers! Come find out more about what we're doing this summer and plan on doing to ensure passage of a Senate climate change bill.
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Monday, July 6, 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
Take action now!
House vote on climate change bill this week
With your help, the groundbreaking climate and energy bill now includes vital funding to help poor communities around the world adapt to climate change.
This is a major accomplishment, but we still have a challenge ahead: we must strengthen and pass the climate bill as it moves through the U.S. Congress.
Powerful oil and coal companies are spending millions to stop this historic climate bill.
Don't let big polluters undermine our progress – urge your Representative to vote YES on this bill. https://secure.oxfamamerica.org/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=1021
The pressure that members of Congress are facing from the other side is incredible – even lawmakers who are on our side need to know this is important to us. Hard-hit communities around the world are depending on our Representatives to stay strong against the opposition and support this bill.
As you know, poor countries are least responsible for climate change, yet they are bearing the brunt: severe floods, droughts, debilitating storms, crop loss, and disease. Without funding for storm early-warning systems, irrigation improvements for drought, and other tools to help them adapt, entire communities are at risk.
This bill includes millions of dollars to help the most vulnerable communities in developing countries cope with the impacts of climate change and adopt renewable technologies – we can't let big oil and coal companies stand in the way of this opportunity!
Tell Congress to stand firm against the pressure and ensure the climate bill passes.
The American Clean Energy and Security Act takes a big step in cutting domestic global warming pollution and helping vulnerable communities, both here and abroad. The funding in the bill to help developing countries is not perfect, but we will keep fighting to increase it as the bill moves through the U.S. Senate. Make sure Congress passes the climate bill AND keeps funding for the world's poor.
The United States is finally ready to face the climate crisis head-on. This bill takes a critical first step. Don't let this chance slip by.
Read more!
With your help, the groundbreaking climate and energy bill now includes vital funding to help poor communities around the world adapt to climate change.
This is a major accomplishment, but we still have a challenge ahead: we must strengthen and pass the climate bill as it moves through the U.S. Congress.
Powerful oil and coal companies are spending millions to stop this historic climate bill.
Don't let big polluters undermine our progress – urge your Representative to vote YES on this bill. https://secure.oxfamamerica.org/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=1021
The pressure that members of Congress are facing from the other side is incredible – even lawmakers who are on our side need to know this is important to us. Hard-hit communities around the world are depending on our Representatives to stay strong against the opposition and support this bill.
As you know, poor countries are least responsible for climate change, yet they are bearing the brunt: severe floods, droughts, debilitating storms, crop loss, and disease. Without funding for storm early-warning systems, irrigation improvements for drought, and other tools to help them adapt, entire communities are at risk.
This bill includes millions of dollars to help the most vulnerable communities in developing countries cope with the impacts of climate change and adopt renewable technologies – we can't let big oil and coal companies stand in the way of this opportunity!
Tell Congress to stand firm against the pressure and ensure the climate bill passes.
The American Clean Energy and Security Act takes a big step in cutting domestic global warming pollution and helping vulnerable communities, both here and abroad. The funding in the bill to help developing countries is not perfect, but we will keep fighting to increase it as the bill moves through the U.S. Senate. Make sure Congress passes the climate bill AND keeps funding for the world's poor.
The United States is finally ready to face the climate crisis head-on. This bill takes a critical first step. Don't let this chance slip by.
Read more!
Monday, June 1, 2009
Visit to Representative Engel
On May 26th, Oxfam Action Corps NYC visited Rep. Eliot Engel at his office in Riverdale, Bronx. After being welcomed by his staff, the team had a 30min meeting with the Representative and his Chief of Staff, Mr. Bill Weitz. The group applauded Mr. Engel for supporting the American Clean Energy and Security Act 2009 in the Energy and Commerce Committee. Oxfam Action Corps NYC discussed the need for increased funding for climate change adaptation in developing countries, and the representative demonstrated interest, understanding, and support.
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Monday, May 25, 2009
Oxfam Benefit Concert at Union Hall
May 12th was our first ever benefit concert for Oxfam NYC at Union Hall in Brooklyn organized by Oxfam Action Corps NYC members Mercy Bell and Brittany Wilson. The show was co-emceed by Oxfam supporter and multi-pageant title holder Gloria Sophia Almonte and Oxfam Action Corps NYC member Brooke. Brooke did a wonderful job telling the audience what Oxfam is about and rallying them to go outside and write a letter to their Congress person to have adaptation legislation passed.
The night was filled with great friends and supporters of Oxfam performing for us. First was UK singer/songwriter Greg Holden. Next we had an acoustic guitar duo set by Fess, a local singer/songwriter from the Bronx. Following up her set was Regia. And finally Beau Jennings brought the house down with his rockin' set. Please check out these talented musicians at their websites listed below:
Greg Holden
Fess
Regia
Beau Jennings
The show was a huge success. We raised just over $150 for Oxfam and gathered over 40 letters to Congress.
Thank you so much to everyone who came out to show, all of the wonderful performers, to Union Hall for hosting us and everyone who helped to make this event a success. We could not have done it without your help!
Some pictures of the event below:
Board of the event outside Union Hall
Oxfam Action Corp members Brooke and Mercy with local politician
Gloria Sophia Almonte
Greg Holden
Fess
Regia
Beau Jennings
Brooke urging people to write letters to Congress
Beau Jennings
Read more!
The night was filled with great friends and supporters of Oxfam performing for us. First was UK singer/songwriter Greg Holden. Next we had an acoustic guitar duo set by Fess, a local singer/songwriter from the Bronx. Following up her set was Regia. And finally Beau Jennings brought the house down with his rockin' set. Please check out these talented musicians at their websites listed below:
Greg Holden
Fess
Regia
Beau Jennings
The show was a huge success. We raised just over $150 for Oxfam and gathered over 40 letters to Congress.
Thank you so much to everyone who came out to show, all of the wonderful performers, to Union Hall for hosting us and everyone who helped to make this event a success. We could not have done it without your help!
Some pictures of the event below:
Board of the event outside Union Hall
Oxfam Action Corp members Brooke and Mercy with local politician
Gloria Sophia Almonte
Greg Holden
Fess
Regia
Beau Jennings
Brooke urging people to write letters to Congress
Beau Jennings
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Thursday, May 14, 2009
Climate change legislation moving forward in the house
A recent articles on progress of climate change legislation in the house:
House Dems edge closer to consensus on global warming, energy bill
It's a critical moment to contact your representative and ask them to support 7% of revenue for international adaptation!
You can find out who your representative is and get their phone number on congress.org, or by calling the congressional switchboard (212-224-3121) and giving them your information. They'll transfer you to your representative.
Read more!
House Dems edge closer to consensus on global warming, energy bill
It's a critical moment to contact your representative and ask them to support 7% of revenue for international adaptation!
You can find out who your representative is and get their phone number on congress.org, or by calling the congressional switchboard (212-224-3121) and giving them your information. They'll transfer you to your representative.
Read more!
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Oxfam Benefit Concert @ Brooklyn's beloved Union Hall! On Tuesday!
We believe music can change the world. Do you?
When: Tuesday May 12! 7:30 PM
Where: Union Hall, 702 Union St, right off of 5th Ave.
How? Accessible via the R, F, 2, 3, Q, 4, 5, N, B, and D trains. See directions here! http://www.unionhallny.com/info/index.htm
$8 for show (no cover to enter the bar), all proceeds go to Oxfam.
Come and join the Action Corps for an evening of fresh indie music, at a beloved local venue, all in the name of anti-poverty and social justice and New York's most "punk rock" group of volunteers! (No lie, we've been called that before!). With great indie music themed gift bags, and an awesome community of volunteers and activists, what better way to spend a night than with new music and great folks? (... and maybe some bocce!)
Join UK acoustic songsmith Greg Holden, funky NYC based Oxfam supporter Fess , Indie band Regia and, headlining, fresh from SXSW and supporting his new CD, Beau Scott Jennings (of Cheyenne) .
Come on out for the Action Corps first musical event!
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When: Tuesday May 12! 7:30 PM
Where: Union Hall, 702 Union St, right off of 5th Ave.
How? Accessible via the R, F, 2, 3, Q, 4, 5, N, B, and D trains. See directions here! http://www.unionhallny.com/info/index.htm
$8 for show (no cover to enter the bar), all proceeds go to Oxfam.
Come and join the Action Corps for an evening of fresh indie music, at a beloved local venue, all in the name of anti-poverty and social justice and New York's most "punk rock" group of volunteers! (No lie, we've been called that before!). With great indie music themed gift bags, and an awesome community of volunteers and activists, what better way to spend a night than with new music and great folks? (... and maybe some bocce!)
Join UK acoustic songsmith Greg Holden, funky NYC based Oxfam supporter Fess , Indie band Regia and, headlining, fresh from SXSW and supporting his new CD, Beau Scott Jennings (of Cheyenne) .
Come on out for the Action Corps first musical event!
Read more!
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Next meeting: Wednesday, April 8
We will be holding our April meeting on Wednesday, April 8, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm at the McNally Jackson Bookstore at 55 Prince Street in Manhattan. Please let us know if you can come! newyorkcity@oxfamactioncorps.org
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