The Organizing for America (OFA) NY Statewide Listening Tour, a
project of the Democratic National Committee, is coming to Buffalo this
August 16th for the purpose of gathering ideas on how OFA should organize
in communities to support President Obama’s priorities. Committed to
building on and strengthening the historic grassroots network created during
the Obama campaign and helping to advance the President’s agenda, the tour is
part of a series of tours taking place in states across the country.
Attendees, including supporters and volunteers from the general
election, will be invited to voice their goals and concerns. The group will
also discuss the best way to provide Americans with the tools to make their
voices heard in Washington and help bring about the long-term change voters
asked for in November.
New Yorkers can visit here to find a listening tour stop in
their area. The tour will hold its first stop in the Bronx and Brooklyn
and will stop in Manhattan, Rochester, Buffalo, Brooklyn, Albany, Binghamton,
Ithaca, Jackson Heights, Long Island, Plattsburg, Rockland County, Saratoga
Springs, Staten Island, Syracuse, Utica, Watertown and Westchester.
“We’re here with one goal in mind – to listen,” said
Melissa DeRosa, OFA State Director for New York. “The historic dedication and
commitment of our supporters is what brought us victory in November and is what
will help us advance President Obama’s bold vision for the country over the
coming years. They, more than anyone else, know what approaches will work best
in their community and we’re eager to hear from them.”
OFA is committed to building on and strengthening the historic
grassroots network created during the campaign and helping advance the
President’s policy agenda. Volunteers and supporters are continuing to have
conversations and educate their neighbors and members of their community about
the President’s plan to reform health insurance. In recent weeks, OFA
held Health Care Kick-Off events in New York and in thousands of communities
across the country. On June 27th, OFA supporters and volunteers
participated in a National Health Care Day of Service. OFA recently held a
Health Care Week of Action with events across New York and the country.
Thursday, August 13th
6 PM
Citizen for Action Buffalo HQ
Buffalo,
NY