2021 action briefings – Voting rights
Alabama’s 2021 legislative session begins Feb. 2. It will not proceed as usual given the extraordinary times in which we live. But we still need to be prepared to move our issues forward. This virtual briefing will both inform and equip us to act strategically to [...]
2021 action briefings – Legislative advocacy in a pandemic
Alabama’s 2021 legislative session begins Feb. 2. It will not proceed as usual given the extraordinary times in which we live. But we still need to be prepared to move our issues forward. This virtual briefing will both inform and equip us to act strategically to [...]
John Lewis Commemorative Caravan & Last Words Reading
The Alabama NAACP has partnered with ENUF to commemorate the life, legacy and last words of the late Congressman John Lewis. The caravan will assemble at the foot of the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma and depart at 1 p.m. to the Alabama State Capitol. Lewis' [...]
Alabama Summit on Reimagining Justice
Arise executive director Robyn Hyden will be a guest panel speaker for the second annual Alabama Summit on Reimagining Justice. The event will explore policy solutions surrounding Alabama's criminal legal system. The virtual event will be held on Zoom on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, from 9 [...]
2020 Alabama Arise annual meeting
For the first time ever, Alabama Arise will hold its annual meeting online! Join us on Zoom on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, from 10 a.m. to noon. Attendance is free. Click here to register and confirm your spot today. During the meeting, members will vote on [...]
Town Hall Tuesdays – Closing the coverage gap
Arise’s statewide online summer listening sessions are a chance to hear what’s happening on key state policy issues and share your vision for our 2021 policy agenda. Register now to help identify emerging issues and inform our work to build a better Alabama. September 1st, 6 [...]
Town Hall Tuesdays – Feeding our families
Arise’s statewide online summer listening sessions are a chance to hear what’s happening on key state policy issues and share your vision for our 2021 policy agenda. Register now to help identify emerging issues and inform our work to build a better Alabama. August 18th, 6 [...]
Town Hall Tuesdays – Shared prosperity
Arise’s statewide online summer listening sessions are a chance to hear what’s happening on key state policy issues and share your vision for our 2021 policy agenda. Register now to help identify emerging issues and inform our work to build a better Alabama. August 4th, 6 [...]
Town Hall Tuesdays – Getting civic
Arise’s statewide online summer listening sessions are a chance to hear what’s happening on key state policy issues and share your vision for our 2021 policy agenda. Register now to help identify emerging issues and inform our work to build a better Alabama. July 21st, 6 [...]
Town Hall Tuesdays – Justice for all
Arise’s statewide online summer listening sessions are a chance to hear what’s happening on key state policy issues and share your vision for our 2021 policy agenda. Register now to help identify emerging issues and inform our work to build a better Alabama. July 7th, 6 [...]
Town Hall Tuesdays – Money talks
Arise’s statewide online summer listening sessions are a chance to hear what’s happening on key state policy issues and share your vision for our 2021 policy agenda. Register now to help identify emerging issues and inform our work to build a better Alabama. June 23rd, 6 [...]
Racial Justice and Reconciliation Zoom speaker series
The Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast Commission on Racial Justice and Reconciliation invites everyone to a Zoom meeting with Arise executive director Robyn Hyden. The online meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6. Here's how to participate: Go to https://southalabama.zoom.us/j/92605923640 [...]
Arise Legislative Day 2020
Speak out for a better Alabama! Arise’s 2020 Legislative Day is on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the Alabama State House in Montgomery. Details are below. Attendance is free, and lunch is included at no cost. Click here to make an optional donation to help cover the [...]
Baldwin County legislative meet and greet 2020
As the Alabama Legislature’s 2020 regular session approaches, it's important for folks to stay engaged with their elected officials. Our legislators play a key role in shaping policies that can make our communities and state better. That's why we want to offer Alabama Arise supporters a [...]
Anniston Issue Preview 2020
Arise members from the Anniston area will discuss 2020 issue priorities like Medicaid expansion, untaxing groceries and voting rights. Your ideas and suggestions are important, so come join us! We will meet at the Public Library of Anniston and Calhoun County in Anniston on Thursday, Jan. [...]
Mobile County legislative meet and greet 2020
As the Alabama Legislature’s 2020 regular session approaches, it's important for folks to stay engaged with their elected officials. Our legislators play a key role in shaping policies that can make our communities and state better. That's why we want to offer Alabama Arise supporters a [...]
Tuscaloosa Issue Preview 2020
Arise members from the Tuscaloosa area will discuss 2020 issue priorities like Medicaid expansion, untaxing groceries and voting rights. Your ideas and suggestions are important, so come join us! We will meet at Grace Presbyterian Church in Tuscaloosa on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Email Stan Johnson with [...]
Own Your Vote Diversity Series Lunch & Learn
Alabama Arise policy analyst Dev Wakeley will be speaking during the "Own Your Vote" diversity series at The University of Alabama. The event will be held Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. in 2019/2020 Little Hall. Lunch will be provided.
Arise 2020 legislative preview in Gadsden
Alabama’s 2020 legislative session is just around the corner, and Arise is excited to keep promoting policies that make life better for people across our state. We believe Medicaid expansion, untaxing groceries and our other issue priorities offer a blueprint for real change in Alabama. [...]
Arise membership meeting in Mobile
We want to hear from you! Join us in Mobile for an Arise membership meeting to discuss our 2020 issue priorities and our plans to move Alabama forward. The event will be at Dauphin Way United Methodist Church in Mobile at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. [...]
Arise membership meeting in Fairhope
We want to hear from you! Join us in Fairhope for an Arise membership meeting to discuss our 2020 issue priorities and our plans to move Alabama forward. The event will be at the University of South Alabama Baldwin County in Fairhope at 6 p.m. on [...]
Arise membership meeting in Mobile
We want to hear from you! Join us in Mobile for an Arise membership meeting to discuss our 2020 issue priorities and our plans to move Alabama forward. We will meet in Quinlan Hall - Room 129. The event will be at Spring Hill College in [...]
Arise membership meeting in Fairhope
We want to hear from you! Join us in Fairhope for an Arise membership meeting to discuss our 2020 issue priorities and our plans to move Alabama forward. We will meet in the Classroom Complex - Room 11. The event will be at the University of [...]
Arise membership meeting in Mobile
We want to hear from you! Join us in Mobile for an Arise membership meeting to discuss our 2020 issue priorities and our plans to move Alabama forward. We will meet in Quinlan Hall - Room 235. The event will be at Spring Hill College in [...]
Arise membership meeting in Fairhope
We want to hear from you! Join us in Fairhope for an Arise membership meeting to discuss our 2020 issue priorities and our plans to move Alabama forward. We will meet in the Classroom Complex - Room 11. The event will be at the University of [...]
2019 Arise annual meeting
Registration is open for the 2019 Arise annual meeting on Saturday, Sept. 7! Members and member groups of Alabama Arise will vote for the priority issues for 2020. Please RSVP by Aug. 30, 2019, by clicking here or by calling the Arise office at 334-832-9060. The [...]
Arise listening session in Jacksonville
Arise is listening, and your input can help shape our 2020 agenda. Join us for a listening session in Jacksonville on Aug. 20 to share what you have to say about our issues and strategies for the next year. These discussions help inform the issue priorities [...]
Mobile County membership meeting
Arise members from Mobile County meet monthly to discuss how to build a better Alabama for all. Your ideas and suggestions are important, so come join us!
Baldwin County membership meeting
Arise members from Baldwin County meet monthly to discuss how to build a better Alabama for all. Your ideas and suggestions are important, so come join us!
Arise listening session in Andalusia
Arise is listening, and your input can help shape our 2020 agenda. Join us for a listening session in Andalusia on Aug. 8 to share what you have to say about our issues and strategies for the next year. These discussions help inform the issue priorities [...]
Arise listening session in Auburn
Arise is listening, and your input can help shape our 2020 agenda. Join us for a listening session in Auburn on July 11 to share what you have to say about our issues and strategies for the next year. These discussions help inform the issue priorities [...]
Arise listening session in Montgomery
Arise is listening, and your input can help shape our 2020 agenda. Join us for a listening session in Montgomery on July 10 to share what you have to say about our issues and strategies for the next year. These discussions help inform the issue priorities [...]
Arise listening session in Decatur
Arise is listening, and your input can help shape our 2020 agenda. Join us for a listening session in Decatur on June 25 to share what you have to say about our issues and strategies for the next year. These discussions help inform the issue priorities [...]
Arise listening session in Huntsville
Arise is listening, and your input can help shape our 2020 agenda. Join us for a listening session in Huntsville on June 20 to share what you have to say about our issues and strategies for the next year. These discussions help inform the issue priorities [...]
Arise listening session in Tuscaloosa
Arise is listening, and your input can help shape our 2020 agenda. Join us for a listening session in Tuscaloosa on June 20 to share what you have to say about our issues and strategies for the next year. These discussions help inform the issue priorities [...]
Arise listening session in Florence
Arise is listening, and your input can help shape our 2020 agenda. Join us for a listening session in Florence on June 20 to share what you have to say about our issues and strategies for the next year. These discussions help inform the issue priorities [...]
Arise listening session in Anniston
Arise is listening, and your input can help shape our 2020 agenda. Join us for a listening session in Anniston on June 11 to share what you have to say about our issues and strategies for the next year. These discussions help inform the issue priorities [...]
Arise listening session in Birmingham
Arise is listening, and your input can help shape our 2020 agenda. Join us for a listening session in Birmingham on June 9 to share what you have to say about our issues and strategies for the next year. These discussions help inform the issue priorities [...]
Arise listening session in Birmingham
Arise is listening, and your input can help shape our 2020 agenda. Join us for a listening session in Birmingham on June 6 to share what you have to say about our issues and strategies for the next year. These discussions help inform the issue priorities [...]
Arise listening session in Tuscaloosa
Arise is listening, and your input can help shape our 2020 agenda. Join us for a listening session in Tuscaloosa on June 2 to share what you have to say about our issues and strategies for the next year. These discussions help inform the issue priorities [...]
Mobile County membership meeting
Arise members from Mobile County meet monthly to discuss how to build a better Alabama for all. Your ideas and suggestions are important, so come join us!
Baldwin County membership meeting
Arise members from Baldwin County meet monthly to discuss how to build a better Alabama for all. Your ideas and suggestions are important, so come join us!
Mobile County membership meeting
Arise members from Mobile County meet monthly to discuss how to build a better Alabama for all. Your ideas and suggestions are important, so come join us!
Baldwin County membership meeting
Arise members from Baldwin County meet monthly to discuss how to build a better Alabama for all. Your ideas and suggestions are important, so come join us!
Medicaid listening session in Fort Payne
Changes are coming to Alabama Medicaid, and Arise wants to hear from you! So please share your health care experiences, concerns and suggestions as Medicaid plans new ways to improve health in our state. This event is free to attend. A light lunch will be served. [...]
Brewton community forum on Medicaid expansion
Join us for a conversation about how Medicaid expansion would help Escambia County and communities across Alabama. Featured speakers will include: Dr. David Becker, an associate professor in the UAB School of Public Health and author of the study “Medicaid Expansion in Alabama: Revisiting the Economic [...]
League of Women Voters of Montgomery: March 2019 meeting
Medicaid expansion, payday lending reform and voting rights are key items on Alabama Arise's 2019 agenda for change. Arise executive director Robyn Hyden will talk to the League of Women Voters of Montgomery about these and other issues. Come learn how you can make a difference!
Arise Legislative Day 2019
Your voice matters! Make plans now to speak up for a better Alabama for all. Join us at Arise's 2019 Legislative Day on Tuesday, March 19, in Montgomery. Click here to RSVP today!
Phenix City community forum on payday lending reform
Payday loans trap tens of thousands of Alabamians in deep debt every year. Join us to hear how payday lending affects people in Phenix City and across the state. Then learn how you can help make a difference. Alabama Arise is co-hosting this event with Alabama [...]
Mobile County membership meeting
Arise members from Mobile County meet monthly to discuss how to build a better Alabama for all. Your ideas and suggestions are important, so come join us!
Baldwin County membership meeting
Arise members from Baldwin County meet monthly to discuss how to build a better Alabama for all. Your ideas and suggestions are important, so come join us!
Jacksonville issue preview 2019
Arise members from the Jacksonville area will discuss 2019 issue priorities like Medicaid expansion, public transportation and voting rights. Your ideas and suggestions are important, so come join us! We will meet at Jacksonville State University in the Houston Cole Library - Room 1103C.
Andalusia town hall on payday lending reform
Payday loans trap tens of thousands of Alabamians in deep debt every year. Join us to hear how payday lending affects people in Andalusia and across the state. Then learn how you can help make a difference. Alabama Arise and Alabama Appleseed are co-hosting this event.
Huntsville meet and greet February 2019
Join Arise executive director Robyn Hyden and organizer Debbie Smith for a Huntsville-area meet and greet! This event is just a few blocks away from the Madison County Legislative Forum starting at 7 p.m. So join us for a drink, or simply stop by to chat about Arise. [...]
Baldwin County legislative meet and greet 2019
The Alabama Legislature’s 2019 regular session begins March 5. Our legislators play a key role in shaping policies that can make our communities and state better. This is a chance to hear from them and have them hear from us. The meeting is in Room 11. [...]
Medicaid listening session in Uniontown
Health care access is a major challenge for many Alabamians in the Black Belt and other rural areas. Join Arise for a Medicaid listening session and learn how Medicaid expansion would protect rural hospitals and strengthen communities.
Madison community forum on payday lending reform
Payday loans trap tens of thousands of Alabamians in deep debt every year. Join us to hear how payday lending affects people in Andalusia and across the state. Then learn how you can help make a difference. Alabama Arise is co-hosting this event with Alabama Appleseed [...]
Mobile County legislative meet and greet 2019
The Alabama Legislature's 2019 regular session begins March 5. Our legislators play a key role in shaping policies that can make our communities and state better. This is a chance to hear from them and have them hear from us. Please join us!
Baldwin County membership meeting
Arise members from Baldwin County meet monthly to discuss how to build a better Alabama for all. Your ideas and suggestions are important, so come join us!
Tuscaloosa issue preview 2019
Arise members from the Tuscaloosa area will discuss 2019 issue priorities like Medicaid expansion, public transportation and voting rights. Your ideas and suggestions are important, so come join us!
Birmingham issue preview 2019
Mobile County membership meeting
Baldwin County membership meeting
2015 Arise Policy Conference
Share the Vision: Creating A Path Forward Join with hundreds of people working toward a better Alabama at the 2015 Arise Policy Conference on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015, at Birmingham-Southern College! Learn about the policy challenges facing our state and how your advocacy can help make Alabama a [...]
Moving Alabama Forward: ACPP Policy Conference
Share the Vision: Moving Alabama Forward, You won't want to miss "Moving Alabama Forward," the 2013 ACPP Policy Conference, Fri., Feb. 8, at Auburn University Montgomery. This year's event comes at a particularly urgent and promising time for improving public policies that affect our most vulnerable neighbors. During [...]
2009 Health Care Access Conference
Knowledge, strategies & hope for a healthier Alabama A statewide conference presented by Arise Citizens' Policy Project, Alabama Appleseed and the Birmingham-Southern chapter of Alabama Arise and made possible by a generous grant from the Public Welfare Foundation. The 2009 conference brochure describes the 20 breakout workshops, [...]
2007 Poverty & Policy Conference
Let Justice Roll It's inspiring to know that nearly 400 Alabamians are willing to brave icy winds to spend a day envisioning a fairer Alabama! On Feb. 15, 2007, the second Poverty & Policy Conference filled Birmingham-Southern's Norton Campus Center with civic and church leaders, community advocates, [...]
2005 Poverty & Policy Conference
ACPP's first-ever statewide Poverty & Policy Conference drew more than 480 participants to Birmingham-Southern College on Feb. 15, 2005. The all-day event brought together community activists, church leaders, state agency personnel, nationally recognized scholars and policy experts, and 160 college and university students from around the state. [...]