July 1-981 RAIN Page 9 SELF-RELIANCE ACCESS Citizen Participation Center for Community Change 1000 Wisconsin Ave. NW Washington, DC 20007 One of the most experienced national support organizations offering technical assistance to low-income community groups. A pioneer in the field of citizen monitoring efforts, they are currently working on the proposed state block grants. Publications include: Monitor, $15/year for individuals, $25/ year for institutions and community groups. The March 1981 issue of this newsletter had an excellent'overview of the Reagan Administration's proposed budget and tax cuts. Citizen Action Guides: "Citizen Involvement in Community Development;" "General Revenue Sharing: Influencing Local Budget;" "Citizen Involvement in the Local Budget Process, $1.50 eacn. These are a part of a series of valuable how-to guides intended to help citizens and community groups monitor local and federal public programs and take part in government policy and budget decisions. ODDITIES -- --- The End of the Road, by John Margolies, 1981, 98pp., $12.95 from: Penguin Books 625 Madison Ave. New York, NY10022 True appreciation of the declining quality of American kitsch requires a careful look at some of the great monuments to consumer junk cultUie of the.past. Although Margolies has failed to include-a number of such great classics as the Los Angeles Brown Derby, the I-5 Eat the Clock, and the immortal Ant Farm Cadillac Ranch, this collection of the best of the worst of our nation's roadside regalia stands as a \andmark tribute to bad taste. -KB Working Group for Community Development Reform 1000 Wisconsin Ave., NW Washington, DC 20007 202/338-6382 "Monitoring Community Development· A Summary of the Citizens' Evaluation of the Community Development Block Grant Program." This report of the National Citizens Monitoring Project reflects research conducted by citizen groups in 36 cities and counties around the country. Very useful analysis of local government handling of block grant funds in light of federal standards. Available free. Fundraising "The Federal Government and the Nonprofit Sector: Implications of the Reagan Budget Proposals," $6.00 from: The Urban Institute 2100 M Street NW Washington, DC ~0037 A recently publish~d study analyzing the budget cuts concluding that the philanthropic community and private sector will not likely be.able to pick up the slack. The Grantsmanship Center News 1031 South Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90015 Subscriptions are $20/year, published bimonthly. Lots of interesting and useful information for non-profit organizations. For the price, it can't be beat. The Grass-Roots Fundraising Book The Youth Project , 1555 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington, DC 20036 Still probably the best resource on non-grant fundraising for comi;nunity groups around. $5.75 prepaid. National Committee for Responsible Philanthropy .81018th St., #408, NW Washington, DC 20006 202/347-5340 The leaders in the field of foundation reform efforts and workplace fundraising alternatives. Write or call for more info. Campus Drive-In Theatre, El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, California From The End of the Road
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