GIVING VOICE TO SOUTHERN COLORADO

CELEBRATING

11 YEARS

THIS WEEK'S POLL QUESTION

2010 CENSUS

The 2010 Census will be a snapshot of our nation's population -- capturing our changing and diverse America in a fleeting moment in time. bus this historic event will do more than tell us who we are as a national today. It will affect our community's future. Our Country's Future and Our Future!!

Fill out the census form when it comes out in March. www.census.gov

COLORADO LATINO HEALTH SUMMIT

United for Health (Unidos por la Salud)

Did you know that certain types of chronic and communicable diseases affect Colorado Latino/as at rates from 50% to 300% more often than the state average? Focus brings power and we are asking you to come together with other Latino/a leaders from around the state to break the cycle of health disparities in our communities to declare a Latino Health Agenda. On Saturday, March 13, in conjunction with Latina/o Advocacy Day, you are invited to a work session with fellow concerned leaders to help shape a joint declaration and plan for collective action. Unidos por la Salud, United for Health, we will collectively build the power to change the systems of our state to give our children the same shot at a long and healthy life as the rest of Colorado . For more information and to register please visit http://latinoadvocacyday.org/or call 1.888.799.1799.

Additional information:

Event Sponsorships Available
There will be a reduced parking rate of $5 to park for the day, to park in the hotel parking structure. If fundraising efforts are successful we may be able to cover that cost.
A reduced room rate of $99 plus tax. That is guaranteed till Feb 13.
Limited space available for event registration
In case of inclement weather, visit www.action22.org or call 1.888.799.1799.

THE ONLY ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION

Action 22 is the only regional advocacy organization in southern Colorado . It is a volunteer-driven membership organization of individuals, cities, communities, counties, associations, businesses and organizations in a 22 county region, banding together to give voice to southern Colorado and in shaping the policies for southern Colorado . Action 22 represents a 36,530 sq. mile area (35% of the state) consisting of 850,000 citizens, 19.5% of the state’s population.

Action 22 is a unique organization. Action 22 pulls in individuals, cities, counties, businesses, organizations, corporations and non-profits from all walks of life to the debate and discussion table. All perspectives are needed to make well-rounded, well-informed decisions and give voice to southern Colorado .