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Thanks to everyone who helped make our 2011 fundraiser party a success!
On December 1st, CCNE kicked off a week of actions with our 2011 Fundraiser, Night in the Neighborhood. Thanks to all our friends and allies who came out to support…
CCNE and Muslim leaders speak at Connecticut AFL-CIO convention
On September 14th Muslim Leaders met with the AFL-CIO at their biennial convention to discuss the American Muslim Experience in Connecticut. CCNE’s Executive Director Renae Reese introduced the panelists: Kashif Abdul-Karim…
Victory! Senate Passes Historic Health Reform Legislation
At last!! On June 6th, 2011 the Senate passed an historic piece of health reform legislation: HB 6308 – including SustiNet! The bill will now go to Governor Malloy for…
CCNE co-founder Rev. Scott Marks leads rally
CCNE co-founder and longtime community activist Rev. Scott Marks leads chanting marchers across the green. Pastor Marks put his booming voice to work firing up the crowd of nearly 3,000…
“We Are One” March & Rally
On March 30, 2011 thousands united to speak out against attempts to scapegoat working people for an economic crisis they did not create. Speakers offered alternative visions of economic recovery…
Families from Church Street South demand safe, affordable housing
On March 30, 2011 children of Church Street South marched alongside their parents and thousands of others from all sectors and walks of life in New Haven’s “We Are One”…
Interfaith Fellowship for Universal Health Care Rally
On December 14th, 2010 the Interfaith Fellowship for Universal Health Care (IFUHC) brought together over 500 clergy, elected officials, community activists, union members, health care providers, small business owners, student,…
Community Voter Project Volunteers Hit the Ground
From June through the November general election, the team of nearly 90 volunteers -including college undergraduate and graduate students, community members, retirees, union members, and neighborhood activists- knocked on over…
March for Good Jobs, April 28th, 2010
Community and union members joined with students and clergy from across the city to urge local employers to create good, stable jobs in Southern Connecticut. Over 500 people marched across…
Wyclef Jean Headlines Labor-Neighbor Solidarity Rally
The Internationally acclaimed Hip Hop artist joined community members, students, labor and clergy activists at the CORD (Communities Organized for Responsible Development) / SEIU 1199 co-sponsored Our Community, Our Jobs, Our Hospital rally…