Support political action in your school’s community and apply for funding up to $500
The Political Action Committee (PAC) of ETT recognizes that political action takes many forms and we would like to support teachers who are working within their school communities, or within the greater Toronto community, to have a positive impact on the well-being of those communities, with a special focus on issues of positive social change.
Political Action in school communities may include: teachers lobbying for a crossing guard; participating in an anti-violence march; working on an environmental issue; lobbying against disruptive neighbourhood retail intrusions; supporting a local non-profit organization that works with the students and families on issues of poverty; organizing petition signings; “education” forums for neighbourhoods; lobbying for local community needs; or working for organizations that actively support public education. These initiatives can incur expenses such as childcare for meetings, printing, advertising, equipment and/or permits for space.
The Political Action Committee will support teacher political activism by offering three separate grants of up to $500. If you are an ETT member and are currently engaged in supporting or working on an initiative that will strengthen the social fabric of the greater community, please submit an application to PAC for review.
Applications will be reviewed by PAC for approval. A maximum of three applications will be approved. All applicants will be notified.
Thank you to all who work to make a difference and to affect progressive change.
For questions or further information please contact:
Executive Liaison Officer Andy Lomnicki at ETT alomnicki@ett.ca or 416-393-9930 x 224
Deadline for application to be received: Friday, May 21, 2010
Please attach any supporting documentation that you feel is relevant.
Fax applications to the ETT PAC’s Executive Liaison Officer: Andy Lomnicki at: 416-393-9929
