Category Archives: Civic Participation

Save Vital Jobs & Services!

Posted on November 29, 2010 by admin

Missourians’ lifelines are threatened. The hours and times to access Family Support workers have been reduced. There are five job seekers for every available job opening that is posted. November 30, 2010 the unemployed worker who reached their 26 week … Continue reading →

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Fall 2010 GRO Newsletter

Posted on November 11, 2010 by admin

GRO Newsletter – Fall 2010 GRO – Grass Roots Organizing Public Educational Meeting 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Friday, November 19, 2010 GRO Headquarters, 304 E Breckenridge Street, Mexico, Missouri GRO recruited African-American women from Audrain County who took part in … Continue reading →

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VITA Season is Upon Us!

Posted on November 5, 2010 by admin

2011 VITA Volunteer Recruitment Flyer GRO – Grass Roots Organizing will operate an IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance [VITA] program in Mexico that offers free tax return preparation and electronic filing from January 20 to April 15, 2011.  GRO volunteers … Continue reading →

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Community Leaders want Taser Free Columbia!

Posted on October 28, 2010 by admin

A broad array of local leaders came together for a news conference in Columbia, Wednesday, October 27 to publicly speak in support of banning taser use and to vote YES on Proposition 2, November 2. The leaders provided incredibly valid … Continue reading →

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FAQ’s for MO Voters

Posted on October 25, 2010 by admin

What should I do about my registration if I move, or change my name? In order to change your name in the voter registration lists, you need to contact the election authority before the election or an election judge at … Continue reading →

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GRO Calls Out Wells Fargo to halt foreclosures!

Posted on October 15, 2010 by admin

GRO calls on Wells Fargo to immediately halt foreclosures Members urge the bank to follow other big banks and review their foreclosure processes Mexico, Missouri – Following recent announcements that Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, and Ally Bank (formerly … Continue reading →

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Become a GRO MEMBER!

Posted on August 29, 2010 by admin

GRO – Grass Roots Organizing Membership and Dues Structure GRO – Grass Roots Organizing has dues-paying household membership. To ensure a populous form of decision making, there are no organizational memberships. Individuals and groups can become Friends of GRO and … Continue reading →

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