Here is a link to a story on the Iraqi refugees family settling into Northampton that appeared in the Gazette March 25, 2017. HCC has a Circle of Care that is prepared to help one of the additional families coming later this year. Iraqi refugee family settles into Northampton home
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Peace and Justice Blog (Page 4)
Resources for BLM Series Haydenville Congregational Church 2/12/17 UCC Resources Toyan Harper, Jr. (TJ) is a new Associate for Racial Justice Ministries for the Massachusetts Conference, United Church of Christ. In this role he will seek to provide leadership and training in the area of racial justice ministries; coordinate and guide the work of MACUCC staff, clergy and lay leaders in this…
Wondering why people are saying Black Lives Matter rather than All Lives Matter? Join us for these events to learn about the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, what in U.S. history has led to the creation of this movement, what is happening currently in relation to racism on a systemic and on a personal level,…
As you may already know, the City of Northampton is working to create a network of support for Catholic Charities to bring 51 refugees (10 to 17 families) to Northampton. The mayor has called together community leaders to work on issues of housing, employment, education, English classes, fundraising, etc. Susannah Crolius is the Catholic Charities coordinator, and is also organizing Circles of…
Public meetings on the refugee project will be Sunday, Sept. 18, 6:30-8:30, JFK Middle School and Sept. 22, 2-4, Northampton Senior Center. By Doug Rennick You’ll recall that this spring we collected many welcome kit items for refugees, which we delivered on June 12 to Jewish Family Service in Springfield. These welcome kits were much appreciated. That was an initiative of the…