In 1996 Illinois Valley residents came together in an unprecedented campaign to stop a prison from being built in their community. Here campaign leader Dave Toler recounts the story of unlikely allies coming together to turn the tide.
Archives: Dave Toler
Dave Toler – Continuity
Most human dignity groups are volunteer-run. But for Social Justice Alliance, hiring Dave as a (very) part-time staff was one strategy to ensure the continuity of the group over time.
Dave Toler – Building our list
How the Social Justice Alliance built, used and maintained a list of some 500+ supporters.
Dave Toler – A continuous presence
The capacity, size and formality of Human Dignity Groups can vary greatly over time and from group to group. How much did Social Justice Alliance’s capacity expand over time?