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SPONSOR THANK YOU
The Institute is grateful to the Zellerbach Family Foundation for its support of day labor center-related research and webpages.
June 16, 2010
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ILG Public Engagement Program Flyer
Overview of ILG's Public Engagement program and its offerings.
March 26, 2012
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Fourth Issue! Perspectives on Public Engagement and Local Government
ILG's public engagement e-newsletter for local officials and others.
November 17, 2010
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Collaborative Strategies for Day Labor Centers
Learn how collaborative relationships, partnerships and processes can assist in the successful development and operations of a day labor center.
September 19, 2011
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A Local Official’s Guide to Immigrant Civic Engagement
Insights and examples to help ensure greater public involvement of immigrant residents.
June 19, 2009
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Immigrant Engagement and Integration Resources
List of reports, guides, and articles on immigrant and refugee civic participation.
June 18, 2009
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Share Your Agency’s Public Engagement Story
Here is a short, user-friendly form that local officials and staff can use to share their public engagement stories.
March 24, 2011
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