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A REGIONAL INITIATIVE 
SUPPORTING EMPOWERMENT
in the Capital Region of New York State

a Gamaliel Foundation affiliate


ARISE's Fifth Annual Public Meeting
was held Sunday, October 23rd, at the First United Methodist Church in Schenectady.

A report of highlights of the meeting can be found in The Informed Constituent (click here).

President Deb Baumes

President Deb Baumes welcomes members and guests.

Caralynn Simpson, a Liberty Partnership tutor, tells how working in the program gave new direction to her  life.
Ms. Simpson

Kori Robinson


Kori Robinson, A Liberty Partnership graduate, now uses her SUNY Albany MSW degree, as the Outreach Coordinator for the LPP at her alma mater.

Reverend Joyce Hartwell, Justice Task Force Chair, describes accomplishments and further goals of the group Rev. Joyce Hartwell

Tom McPheeters, Regional Renewal Task Force Chair, outlines goals and objectives.
Tom McPheeters

Gary Lessard

Gary Lessard, details the need for regional collaboration on economic revitlaization.
Susan Bubb exhorts the audience to urge local and state leaders to cooperate on regional renewal issues.
Susan Bubb

Wendell Gray

Wendell Gray,  consultant to the Albany School District on minority hiring compliance in ongoing construction projects, addresses the meeting.



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