“Families served by Emma’s Place, American Indian Middle School, Corner House, Project REACH/SPPS, Project Home, the Department of Indian Work, and Faithful Hospitality filled their backpacks with all of the essential items children need.”
You may have read a short synopsis of this article yesterday in our e-news; here is the full and powerful story of how two of our parishioners have found a source of joy and a means of advocacy through this project to combat Christian Nationalism, and how you can join them.
“Thanks to a memorial gift, the Don Husband Memorial Covered Walkway was recently constructed between the main clinic and the lab.”
“We listen when we are in a space together, when we are in the *flesh* together.”
“Now that another school year is underway, we can reflect on a beautiful summer filled with activities and learning.”
Thirty-one faith communities came together this month to donate 446 backpacks full of school supplies.
“As a pastor and organizer, I have seen the power of faith communities wrapping their arms around the right thing at the right time; it can absolutely transform a neighborhood. Interfaith Action itself was born from this very dynamic!”
“After the pre-schoolers have run around a bit, they become intrigued with what the old ladies are doing and come over to ask questions. “
” It has been a frustrating slow process lately because of heavy rains in the area. But I’m happy to say that construction work has been finished and the first patients were seen in the space on April 24!”
“While the need for our services has grown – 166% increase in families served in shelter and 45% growth in food shelf demand – we see change happening every day at Interfaith Action. Thank you for being with us as volunteers, donors, and faith partners.”
