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Show Up and Use Your Voice.
Individually, we don’t have the power to hold political leaders accountable for the fairness or justice of their actions and policies. But the Bible (Nehemiah 5: 1-13) has provided us with a successful model for building “people power” and driving necessary changes in a community.
We will follow Nehemiah’s example by bringing together large numbers of people at least once a year in a “Nehemiah Action” Assembly. The Nehemiah Action culminates our Research to Action process - we show our people power and encourage officials to implement solutions which solve serious community problems. See below for more details about our first Nehemiah Action on Monday April 4th at 6:30 pm!!!
Let’s roll like a Mighty Stream and create a wave of change in Manatee County!
Nehemiah Action Assembly
Monday, April 4th
6:30 pm
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Click here to download printable tickets to the event!!!
Click here to download a printable STREAM trifold flyer!!!
What to Expect:
ALL members and leaders will bring at least 3 others with them.
When you arrive, you will need to drop off your completed ticket (or complete one at the door).
We will be respectful (no jeering, shouting, booing, etc.) at all times - just as we expect others to treat us with respect.
We will present our ask(s) and get commitments from local leaders on concrete steps for solving affordable housing/homelessness and criminal justice problems.
We plan to discuss providing additional affordable housing units to lower-income households who currently cannot afford housing in Manatee County.
We plan to discuss pre-arrest civil citations so that people are not “branded for life” for nonviolent misdemeanor offenses (such as expired licenses and registrations).
Why?
Our housing supply may be affordable for more affluent professionals / retirees, seasonal residents, vacation homeowners, or tourists - but not the essential workers and citizens who are the backbone (and heart) of a community. Skyrocketing housing costs are harming our businesses, residents, and ultimately the future of our economy and community.
We don’t have to be “soft” on crime to be “smart” on crime. We can adopt more effective, less costly policies that don’t criminalize poverty or perpetuate a poverty cycle by making it far more difficult to earn a job, education, or housing (for anyone with the most minor of offenses).
Location:
Southeast High School Large Gymnasium
1200 37th Ave. E
Bradenton, FL 34208
Some floor seating will be available for attendees who may have difficulty ascending/descending the bleachers.
Directions from the East:
Manatee Ave. to 15th St. E – turn LEFT (South)
Proceed South to 37th St. E – Turn RIGHT. At 10th St Ct E (arrow) turn RIGHT. Street dead ends at parking lot. Enter Gym.
Directions from the West:
US Hwy 301 South to 9th St. E – turn RIGHT (South)
Proceed South to 37th Ave. E – Turn LEFT. At 10th St Ct E (arrow) turn LEFT. Street dead ends at parking lot. Enter Gym.
If you would like more information or want to let us know that you are planning to attend, please Contact Us.
“Democracy is not a spectator sport.”
— Marian Wright Edelman
Joshua Celebration Assembly
Monday, May 16th
630 pm
CELEBRATE issue victories and begin to look to the work ahead.
Location TBA
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“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”
— Helen Keller
