Voces de la Comunidad/ Voices of the Community

09/12/2017

Perdimos uno de los mejores ayer. Que en paz descanses Jafet Robles. El fue uno de los lideres que comenzó Voces de la Comunidad, y siguió luchando por su comunidad por el grupo vecino a vecino (Neighbor 2 Neighbor).

It is with a truly broken heart that we share with you that Jafet Robles, devoted father and fierce justice warrior now rests in peace, love and power. He was 33 years old. He leaves four children behind. To those of us at N2N who had the blessing of knowing Jafet, he was our Springfield Chapter Lea...

08/08/2015

11/01/2014

They marched so we could have voting rights.

So...when are you using it? --> http://bit.ly/1wG3Pel

Text RAISE to 30644 to join our campaign for fair wages.

09/20/2014

In 24 HOURS, hundreds of thousands of people will march through the streets of New York City calling for real action on climate change. Tomorrow will be big, bold, and beautiful and we want you to be there to help us bend the course of history.

Find out where to go and what to bring: peoplesclimate.org/logistics/

08/24/2014

Children of the poor are not fools, and many are of the mind that, on the whole, society really does not give a s**t about them. So when we hear society expressing that “the children are our future” many of us ask, “Whose children and whose future?”
The truth is, when the economy goes into a slump, Americans of all colors fall into worst living conditions. These bad living conditions are not the fault of other colors, so let’s quit looking for scapegoats; sadly, the real culprit is, and has always been, a breed named greed. What else could it be except greed, when it’s a known fact that 2 of the population receive 98 percent of the wealth?
This inequality certainly has to affect the welfare and education of the children of the other 98 percent of the population, who are forced to get by with a measly 2 percent of the national wealth. Besides, who created their wealth in the first place?

As far as I’m concerned, a QUALITY education is the best way to rise above the ghettos and escape out the trap of poverty!!!
Two years ago North End residents formed Voces De La Comunidad .
(Community group) We launched efforts and put pressure on the city of S.P.F.L.D to improve the inhumane conditions of Gerena and return it back to being it a vibrant community center so that at-risk youth in the community can have a safe place to learn, do homework, exercise, be heard etc.
The City Made Us A Lot Of Promises And We Are Still Waiting!!!

After school programs are demonstrable way to reduce youth crime and increase a child’s chances of success yet the school gym doors in my hood remain closed and nothing ever changes . If residents don’t stand up and get involved the north End will continiue to be forgotten.. Let’s do what it takes to ensure that our youth receive a fair chance and have a sense that they matter!!

Politics is about control, force and domination. Human beings are about love, compassion and understanding. Vote Politicians out, Humans in!!
On Tuesday, Sept 9th Vote Ivette Hernandez For State Rep!!
Ivette is a local grassroots leader with vision, passion and integrity who will continue fighting hard and being a voice for those who have been silenced.
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’tCreateFollowers….TheyCreateMoreLeaders!!!

www.IvetteHernandez.org

A Proud Record of Leadership | A Voice for Our Community

07/31/2014

Bring your tools, come and help us on Aug.2 to clear our NEW land!

07/25/2014

Join us...

Dear Friends, On Monday June 23, Springfield's City Council voted UNANIMOUSLY in support of GTC acquiring 200 and 206 Walnut St. We did not get this far alone, and we appreciate the many people in...

06/29/2014

Make your vote count.

06/18/2014

A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history.
Mahatma Gandhi

05/12/2014

Why do you vote?

03/12/2014

Public Meetings on Proposed PVTA Service Recommendations

PVTA invites you to attend public meetings on proposed service recommendations. These include new cross-town routes, improved hours of services, and improved frequencies. Your participation and comments are very important. Meeting details are attached.

Springfield (4 Meetings)

March 24: 4 to 7 PM at Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, 60 Congress Street
March 25: 4 to 7 PM at Brightwood Branch Library, 359 Plainfield Street
March 26: 4 to 7 PM at Forest Park Branch Library, 380 Belmont Avenue
April 3: 4 to 7 PM at Mason Square Library, 765 State Street

02/22/2014

The public safety committee held a public hearing on whether or not the city should resurrect a police commission with members appointed by the mayor to oversee police department policy, appointments, promotions and disciplinary matters.