Tuesday, July 14, 2009

NOW Action Alert & Upcoming Events

Featured Event—
Mayoral Candidates Answer to Women: NOW-NYC Forum
Monday, July 27, 6-8 pm

How will the next mayor address the issues that face New York City women and girls?
NOW-NYC invited the candidates for mayor to discuss their plans to: fight sexual and domestic violence, help women secure equality in the workplace, protect reproductive health, ensure affordable housing and healthcare, improve education and child care access, and advance LGBT rights. Join Comptroller William Thompson and City Council Member Tony Avella to learn where they stand on the issues that matter to you.

Co-hosted by Pace University, 3 Spruce St., NYC, enter @ Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts.

Subways: 2,3 to Park Place; A,C to Broadway-Nassau St.; 4, 5, 6, R, W to City Hall; J, Z,M to Chambers St.-Brooklyn Bridge

Please RSVP to Reserve Your Seat Today! This event is free and open to the public and the media, but you can support NOW-NYC programs by giving a $15 donation to attend.
Reserve online | Call 212.627.9895 | E-mail contact@nownyc.org

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Divorce Financial Clinic – Held only 3 times per year!
Monday, July 20th, 7 pm
Suddenly Single? Get the guidance you need to help you take control of your finances during a divorce or separation, and start planning for your new future. Financial expert, Stacy Francis, covers the ins and outs for women going through or considering divorce.
$15 suggested donation. View event flyer Please call to register 212.627.9895.

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Mark your calendars!
NOW-NYC DATEBOOK
Reproductive Rights Action Committee
– Tuesday, July 14th, 6:30 pm, RSVP to jean@nownyc.org
Queer Advocacy Project – Tuesday, July 14th, 6:30 pm, RSVP to rebeccarafelson@gmail.com
Trafficking Action Network—Wednesday, July 15th, 6:30 pm, RSVP to catherinevcamp@aol.com
Employment Discrimination Legal Help
—Wednesday, July 15th, 6pm, RSVP to 212.627.9895
Divorce Legal Help—
Monday, July 20th, 6 pm, RSVP to 212.627.9895
Divorce Financial Help—Monday, July 20th, 7 pm, RSVP to 212.627.9895

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For more programs, volunteer opportunities, and legal resources and clinics,
please visit our website at
www.nownyc.org
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Not a member? Join NOW-NYC Online & Advance Women!

We need your support more than ever! Become a member of NOW-NYC today and ensure that our numbers are strong and our voices powerful. Your membership helps to advance equality and improve women's lives. If you're already a member, consider an additional gift to
NOW-NYC to support our ongoing work for women.

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NOW-NYC is a 501c4 organization.
Your donation to NOW-NYC is not
tax deductible.

Make a Gift to the Service Fund
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The Service Fund of NOW-NYC fosters public education on issues important to women and provides direct services and referrals to women in need.


The Service Fund of NOW-NYC is a 501c3 charitable organization. Your donation
to The Service Fund is tax deductible.


The National Organization for Women is the nation's largest organization working to advance women's rights and improve women's lives. NOW-NYC works to protect women's reproductive choices, end violence against women, advance women in the workplace, and attain equality for every woman and girl.


Posted by:
Jerin Alam
National NOW Young Feminist Task Force
National Organization for Women (NOW)

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