On Tuesday, May 11, 2021, our event “The Color of Healthcare: How Healthcare Delivery and Outcomes Differ by Race–Right Here, Right Now” featured expert panelists Martine Hackett, PhD and Dana Sussman, JD-MPH discussing the current racial disparities in healthcare, treatment of patients and life expectancy and what we might do …
The Long Island Herald featured a recap of our September 15 meeting! Read it on their website now. Missed our September 15 meeting? Visit our Voter Resource page for information and a video recap!
2020 in an important year to get involved in helping to GET THE VOTE OUT on November 3rd, 2020. While the need to social distance has made this a bit more challenging for us, it is not impossible to safely become involved to help make EVERY VOTE COUNT. We have …
The LI Herald has published a recap of our “Racism 2020: Demonstration, Legislation, Reconciliation” virtual event on June 17. “RaisingVoicesUSA, a Rockville Centre-based community organization, gathered a group of panelists on Zoom video conferencing June 17 to speak about recent events regarding racial injustices and how to move forward. Nearly …
The COVID-19 pandemic has created significant community needs. At our April 1 meeting, we heard from several members who are involved in service initiatives, as well as members offering wellness support. We also heard from members about how to stay engaged in the political process in the age of social …
The Raising Voices environmental committee wishes you a Happy New Year with a challenge: Make a resolution to protect our planet. Resolve to reduce your plastic consumption by 25%. Suggestions to help you succeed: Buy reusable, washable fruit and vegetable bags. Amazon sells them for a very reasonable amount. Get …
Did you know that as of October 26, registered Nassau County voters can cast their ballots early? You can download an Early Voting Information flyer here but note that new locations may be added. The flyer includes information in English and Spanish. For the most up-to-date early voting information, please …
Rockville Centre’s Cub Scout Pack No. 31 received a visit from the “bag lady” at a recent troop meeting. Members from RaisingVoicesUSA gave a video presentation about the environment and showed the children how to turn an old T-shirt into a reusable shopping bag. Read more and view pictures from …
Join Raising Voices in celebrating Earth Day (April 22 ) everyday! How can you make an impact? Try one tip a day or week and keep at it. You can make a difference! Download the Tip-A-Day Calendar (PDF) April 2019 “If many little people, in many little places do many …
Cindy Vaupel, co-founder and co-director of RaisingVoicesUSA, was recognized by the Rockville Centre Democratic Club as one of its first “RVC Women of Distinction” at a panel event in honor of Women’s History Month on March 7. Read more about the event at the other honorees at the LI Herald.