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Upcoming Events

St. Paul for NOC (fundraiser)

Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 05:30 PM · 31 rsvps

Please join City Council Members Melvin Carter and Amy Brendmoen, Javier Morillo-Alicea, Mary Cathryn Ricker, Dave Pinto, Matt Musel, Robert Richman and Kristin Beckmann
in supporting MN Neighborhoods Organizing for Change
(committee still in formation)


Come and learn about the work NOC is doing:

• Building a more powerful voice for Minnesota’s most vulnerable neighborhoods
• Battling bad ballot measures and boosting voter turnout in close elections
• Holding accountable the big banks and others that are harming our schools, public services and communities


Please join us at Golden Thyme Coffee and Cafe
921 Selby Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104
Tuesday, January 31, 2011 – 6pm – 8:30pm

Suggested donation of $50 or more
Contributions of any amount are gratefully accepted

If you are unable to attend the event and would like to make a donation to MN NOC – go to our website and click the “Donate” button 

NOC is a non-profit organization committed to building power in low-income and moderate-income neighborhoods through community organizing, civic engagement, political mobilization, and education. NOC is a member-funded and member-run organization that takes on the social and economic justice issues that impact our community the most. Whether it’s huge issues like foreclosures, jobs, education and bank reform, or a small neighborhood concern like getting a stop sign installed at a dangerous intersection, NOC members work together to apply their collective strength to get things done and make Minnesota’s neighborhoods better for all.


RSVP to: Laura Nevitt, lnevitt@gmail.com, 612-708-4644

http://www.mnnoc.org/

Disclaimers
- Donations to NOC fund advocacy work and are not tax-deductible.
- Contributions to NOC are non-refundable.

NOC Annual Membership Meeting

Saturday, February 04, 2012 at 10:00 AM · 9 rsvps
NOC office in Minneapolis, MN

Join us at the NOC office for our annual membership meeting.

  • Meet other NOC members.  (not a NOC member already?  sign up now!)
  • Celebrate NOC's 2011 accomplishments
  • Hear from exciting guest speakers (we'll announce them soon) about the upcoming year's opportunities and challenges
  • Elect a new board of directors*
  • Make plans for how YOU are going to make a positive change in your community
We hope to see you there!
* All NOC members are welcome at the meeting, but only current dues paying members can vote for directors or run for office.  Need to get current on your membership dues?  You can do it online by clicking here.

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