http://girlsthinktank.org Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:08:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Thanks to Jennifer Douglas for her contribution to the cause of basic dignity downtown as GTT’s inaugural Executive Director. She is stepping back to spend more time caring for her two small children. GTT is actively seeking an Executive Director (“ED”) to serve 30+ hours a week, with potential for full ... http://girlsthinktank.org/gtt-now-hiring-part-time-executive-director/ We are proud to announce that Basic Dignity is coming to town! The San Diego City Council in June voted unanimously to approve $700,000 for outdoor toilets in next year’s CCDC budget, thanks to the leadership of Marti Emerald and Carl DeMaio, and the support of the other city ... http://girlsthinktank.org/basic-dignity-is-coming-to-town-city-council-unanimously-approved-outdoor-toilets-for-downtown-san-diego/ We just received a copy of Marti Emerald's memo to City Council, which requests 6 public restrooms for downtown San Diego, including East Village and Little Italy! Marti Emerald spoke at our Launch event on May 22, 2010 and so did council member Todd Gloria. GTT showed up in force ... http://girlsthinktank.org/basic-dignity-campaign-launch-a-success-plus-breaking-news-about-city-council-memo/ SEE EVENT DETAILS BELOW. Your ticket purchases are donations and are tax deductible. We will email you a tax deductible receipt before the event. Donation/Ticket Type: Ticket $15.00 Ticket and T-shirt $30.00 Table at Sponsorship Level $200.00 T-shirt only $20.00 Child - age 6 - 12 - age 5 and under free $5.00 Get One Ticket ... http://girlsthinktank.org/register-for-the-annual-picnic-and-launch-may-22-here/ Basic Dignity: Thirst for Solutions, Quest for Relief Water & Bathrooms for All San Diegans IMAGINE THAT! We are at it again -- on May 22, Balboa Park is the place to be as the Girls Think Tank Homeless Coalition launches a new campaign, Basic Dignity: Water & Bathrooms for All San Diegans. Come ... http://girlsthinktank.org/join-girls-think-tank-may-22nd-for-picnic-entertainment-in-balboa-park/ Click Here For Story and Photos! http://girlsthinktank.org/mauricemartin/ The Girls Think Tank (GTT) is proud to announce that Jennifer Douglas has accepted the position of Executive Director. Under the direction of GTT's Board of Directors and Advisory Board, and in collaboration with community partners and members, Douglas has primary responsibility for the execution of GTT's overall mission ... http://girlsthinktank.org/jendouglas/ CLICK HERE for the link to the petition! As many of you know, the Girls Think Tank has teamed up with several individuals and groups to form a Coalition on Homelessness in San Diego. Our current goal is to get public restrooms and water fountains downtown. Many of us take for ... http://girlsthinktank.org/please-sign-our-petition-to-provide-access-to-drinking-water-and-toilets-to-all/ The holiday season for some homeless military veterans in San Diego brightens on December 16, 2009, with the distribution of 150 Winter Survival Backpacks, filled with hats, gloves, toiletries, blankets, and food, along with donated clothing, books, and home-baked treats. The nonprofit Girls Think Tank (GTT) put together the 4th ... http://girlsthinktank.org/homeless-vets-volunteers-share-holiday-gratitude-girls-think-tanks-4th-annual-winter-survival-backpack-event/ Greetings Thinkers! We are gearing up for our 4th Annual donation drive for San Diego’s homeless and need your help.  Would you consider putting up a bin up at work, your child’s school, neighborhood coffee shop, or place of worship for donations such as gently-used sleeping bags, blankets, tents, tote bags, ... http://girlsthinktank.org/join-us-at-upcoming-events-backpack-distribution-and-coalition-on-homelessness/