We’re finally catching our breath after three days of learning, conversing, collaborating, and partying with the Netroots community. The 2011 Netroots Nation conference was in our backyard last week and grassroots solutions was out in… Read More »
Fresh From PdF 2011: Agents of Change
We just got back from the Personal Democracy Forum in NYC and thought we’d share a few themes, conversations and agents of change that particularly caught our eye. Read More »
Sustaining Engagement in the Off Years
Netroots Nation is a week away and net-savvy progressives all across the country are fretting over which of the 70+ sessions they should attend. Well, allow us make it easy for you, at least on… Read More »
The MN Caucus at Netroots Nation 2011
Minnesotans are anxiously awaiting Netroots Nation—eager to play host to thousands of net-savvy progressives from all over the country who keep our movement fresh, innovative and, well, progressive. Everyone needs a little “me” time though,… Read More »
Thrivent encourages members to “Do One Thing Differently” for Financial Literacy Month
What is one thing you could do differently to improve your financial life? That’s the question that Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, a not-for-profit, financial services organization, recently posed to its members, networks, and communities in… Read More »
Turning Plans Into Action
“It sat on a shelf and collected dust.” That’s what many of our clients say about organizing plans they’ve developed in the past. See how grassroots solutions reverses this trend by turning plans into action. Read More »
Paving the Way for Love and Volunteerism in Pontiac
When grassroots solutions’ Rosy Kalfus began writing grassroots organizing plans with nine community-based agencies (or “Hubs” as we like to call them) who are partnering with United Way for Southeastern Michigan’s (UWSEM) Early Learning Communities… Read More »
NACBA Launches Advocates’ Program
In the first half of 2010, consumer bankruptcy filings were at their highest level since 2005. That's why we were proud to partner with a group of 5,000 attorneys who are working to improve consumer bankruptcy protections. Read more Read More »
Behind the Scenes at Power Shift 2011
“You can’t argue the laws of physics.” That’s what Vice President Al Gore said as part of the opening keynote at Power Shift 2011, a convergence of 10,000 young leaders in DC demanding real change… Read More »
Nutritional Awareness on the Go
If you’re a label-conscious grocery shopper, you may have come across ingredients like Acesulfame-K, Olestra, and Butylated Hydroxytoluene and wondered: What is that, and is it safe to eat? The Center for Science in the… Read More »