"MAAP continues to meet the need for potential organizers of color getting training and for organizations needing to recruit organizers of color."
- Abdi Soltani - Executive Director, Californians for Justice (CFJ)

Andre during the US Social Forum in Detroit; Summer, 2010

Center For Third World Organizing

Today we continue to mourn the loss of one of the founding members and organizers of the Black Organizing Project and a MAAP 2010 alumni, Minister Andre Rawlins. Andre was called home Saturday evening after putting in a full day at BOP's campaign strategy meeting, then fielding questions at BOPs new member orientation meeting and later doorknocking as a paid canvasser with Oakland Rising. Words cannot express how much it grieves us to lose him. He gave countless volunteer hours to this organization. He was our minister, our brother and our friend. Well done good and faithful servant! Your work and labor of love will live on. till we meet again.

Andre inspired everyone who met him with his loving spirit, faith, courage and perserverance. He did not let any physical obstacles get in his way and he died as he lived in service to his God, his family and his community. He touched and inspired many lives in his short 35 years. Many BOP members and CTWO staff were able to begin our grieving process on Sunday at the Center of Grace after hearing of Andre's passing the night before. What was supposed to be the 10 year Pastoral Anniversary at the church that Andre's father, Pastor A.W. Rawlins leads, became a celebration of Andre's life. We ask that you hold Andre's son Matthew age 4 in your prayers as well as the entire Rawlins family.

Please help support the Rawlins family. Contributions/checks can be made out to Albert Rawlins and mailed to:

7408 Outlook Ave. Oakland, CA 94605

Andre at CTWO mansion	At BOP listening session	Andre at BOP event
MAAP 2010	During MAAP 2010	Smiley Andre
Andre & Mathew BOP anniversary	Painting away	Having fun
MAAP 2010 fun	MAAP class graduation	See you later
Sign	MAAP picture

BOLD Black Organizing for Leadership and Dignity

Tuesday September 27, 2011

CTWO and Social Justice Leadership (SJL) launch new national program to increase Black organizing infrastructure...Read more about BOLD on programs page by clicking HERE.

Upcoming BOLD Black Directors Training January 19-22, for more info contact Denise Perry at bold@ctwo.org

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Successful 2011 CAT Road Trip Culminates

Tuesday November 29, 2011

Thank you all who made this year's Community Action Training season a success! Special thanks to the host sites, participants and trainers.

To view updates on the upcoming CAT Spring Schedule click HERE.

If you have any questions regarding future trainings contact CTWO at 510-533-7583.

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Center For Third World Organizing