KELSEYVILLE
Joyce Mucci to speak to LCRWF Sept. 11
On September 11, Lake County Republican Women Federated, (LCRWF) will host Joyce Mucci, field representative for the Federation for American Immigration Reform, known as FAIR,
The meeting will take place at Laujor Estate Winery, 8664 Seigler Springs North Rd., Kelseyville, CA , with a special catered luncheon by Laujor.
Joyce Mucci will be covering the topic: The United States loses $150 billion dollars annually in foreign remittance payments
Mucci was a former lobbyist with Missouri Right to Life but switched gears to pursue a public relations career. She was the public relations coordinator for the International Council of Cruise Lines (ICCL) in Arlington, VA, and the former director of communications for the Center for the America Founding in Washington, D.C. Mucci also did a stint as a radio talk show host.
After 40 years, FAIR remains the leader in the fight to end illegal immigration, secure America’s borders, and reduce overall immigration levels; evaluates policies and seeks solutions to reduce negative impact of uncontrolled immigration on the nation’s security, economy, jobs, education, healthcare and environment.
LCRWF will also be hosting Cody Meltzer, Clearlake Oaks, 11th grade winner of the Americanism essay contest, “In my opinion, what it means to be an American patriot.” Committee chair, Teresa Jackson will be presenting the award.
All women and men are welcome at LCRWF meetings by reservation only. However, membership is open only to registered Republican women and many registered Republican men join and are active as associate members. Attendees should check in by 11:30 a.m..
If you would like to join us to hear Joyce Mucci, please phone 707-998-3280
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UKIAH
NCO announces disaster preparedness grant opportunities for Mendocino and Lake Counties
With 5 years of leadership in disaster response and community rebuilding, North Coast Opportunities (NCO) announces a new project. Lake and Mendocino Counties have each received more than half a million dollars towards disaster preparedness for vulnerable populations. The new, Emergency Preparedness in Communities program, known as EPIC, will award mini grants to provide culturally and linguistically competent emergency preparedness trainings, assistance, or solutions.
EPIC mini grants can range from $1000 to $25,000. Applications will be available this fall. Applicants don’t have to be registered nonprofits. Any group can apply including small businesses, schools, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, student groups, and any other group serving diverse, vulnerable, and hard to reach populations.
Vulnerable populations include any people most likely to be seriously affected by a disaster. That could mean underserved groups like the elderly, disabled, minority ethnic or racial groups, non-English speakers, LBGTQ+, youth, or people facing homelessness.
“We hope that a variety of ideas to address disaster preparedness and education will emerge as groups apply for grants to help vulnerable populations who are at risk from a disaster,” said NCO Executive Director, Patty Bruder.
Grant applications will be assessed depending on the project and need, how many people are reached, long-term sustainability, and the groups’ ability to do the work. In general, funding is for education and communication, not fire-fighting materials such as; chippers or water tanks. No matching contributions are required. NCO encourages applicants to work together on relevant and integrated solutions.
NCO will release more information as it becomes available.
Any questions about EPIC grants in Lake County may be directed to Tammy Alakszay, EPIC coordinator: Talakszay@ncoinc.org.
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