I have to commend Shannon Curran, our Volunteer Director, for the wonderful article she wrote that faces injustice head-on.  I hope you enjoy her article as much as I did:
One measure of the difference between my two Baltimore neighborhoods is six miles.   Another measure is 20 years of life.  

Born in the neighborhoods of 21210?  You can expect to live 82.9 years.  Born in 21201 near Hollins Market?  You can expect to live 62.5 years.  Unbelievably absurd and, unfortunately, believably true.              

These figures come from the Baltimore City Health Department’s and JHU Bloomberg School’s Health Profile of 2008.  The data was compiled from 2002-2006 and, within that timeframe, I actually lived in both neighborhoods.  While my home has been in 21210 for the past few years, my work with our volunteers occurs in 21201.  I drive between these two neighborhoods several days each week.   

Depending on which direction I am headed, I can imagine either losing or gaining around three years of life per mile.  That’s right, three years of life per mile.  For over ten years now, … continue reading…

Here is the March update from UNANIMA International:  CLICK HERE to download the newsletter

Here is the February update from UNANIMA International:

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  UNANIMA International presents a…
Workshop on Stopping the Demand for Trafficking in Women and Children
Friday, May 28 – Sunday, May 30, 2010
Passionist Spiritual Center, New York City

UNANIMA International is seeking 28-30 individuals between the ages of 18 and 25 from the English-speaking world who seek an end to human slavery and affirm that pornography, prostitution, and sex trafficking are acts of violence against women.

Deadlines for Applications is MARCH 5th, so act now!  CLICK HERE to download more information and an application for attendance.

CLICK HERE to see how the Sisters of Bon Secours speak out against human trafficking!

Here is the January update from UNANIMA International:  CLICK HERE to download the newsletter

Here is the December update from UNANIMA International:

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Legislative Update – October 13, 2009

1.  Take One More Step to Extend Unemployment Benefits

Ask your senators to pass the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act
  
2.  Help Secure $1 Billion for the National Housing Trust Fund 
Ask you members of Congress to support new bills for low-income housing
  
3.  Keep the momentum going on Healthcare Reform
Sign on to NETWORK’s statement and/or send your own
  
 

 
 
1.   Take One More Step to Extend Unemployment Benefits
 
Two weeks ago we asked you to contact your senators to ask them to include all states in the unemployment extension that was passed by the House. Your hard work paid off, and now there is a bill in the Senate that gives all states access to this unemployment extension. This bill will replace the House bill H.R. … continue reading…

JUST! NEWS!

Number 153 – October 8, 2009

 JUST! NEWS! is a  newsletter devoted to bringing news about justice and peace issues effecting the Montgomery County community, the greater Washington D.C. area, the nation and the world

Upcoming events appear after advocacy opportunities and general news listed at the beginning of this newsletter

“… it is the law of love that rules humankind.  Had violence, i.e. hate, ruled us, we should have become extinct long ago.”  Mohandas Gandhi (from My Faith In Nonviolence)

Afghanistan and the Nobel Peace Prize – we continue to hope and pray that President Obama’s reception of the Nobel Peace Prize will lead him to try to resolve the situation in Afghanistan in a much more peaceful manner than is currently planned.  Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa, who won the prize in 1984, said Obama’s award shows great things are expected from him in coming years.  “It’s an award coming near the beginning of the first term of office of a relatively young president that anticipates an even greater contribution towards … continue reading…

  Check out this short, inspiring video from Catholic Health Association with photos that show why we, the people, can’t wait for a health system that works for everyone.  (Then, follow the link to CHA’s website to submit your own photos showing why you can’t wait.)
Watch now at: http://www.youtube.com/catholichealthassoc
Let Our Light Shine for Healthcare
 
People of faith are mobilizing across the country to “Let Our Light Shine for Healthcare” and elevate the moral imperative for compassionate and comprehensive reform. 
 
In small and large congregations, hospital chapels, college campuses, and public squares, people of faith are called to pray for those who are left out of our health care system-and for those with the power to enact change.
 
Every action, large and small, will demonstrate the depth and … continue reading…