Economic Justice
Never doubt that a small group
of
thoughtful, committed citizens can
change the world:
Indeed its the only thing
that ever has. - Margaret Mead
The Economic Justice Committee meets monthly from September through June. In 2006-2007, the Committee will meet the 1st Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM in the Lower Meeting House. During the summer meetings are scheduled as needed. Meetings are open to anyone interested in learning more about the programs, actions, and events of the Economic Justice Committee.
Economic Justice Committee Chairs:
Kendall Harrison and Rob
Savage
Social Justice Coordinator: Wendy Cooper
The Economic Justice Committee is working on the following:
- Second Chance Apartment Project
- Buddy Congregation with the Interfaith Hospitality Network
- Serving meals monthly at the Grace Episcopal Men's Shelter
- Advocacy on issues that create homelessness including inadequate income, working conditions that undermine economic stability, and the inadequate supply of affordable housing in Madison.
- Eviction prevention and related direct-service assistance to needy families in the Madison area supported through the generosity of this congregation.
- Access to clean water as an economic justice issue in the U.S. and worldwide.
- The Economic Justice Committee is investigating new work in the area of health care.
Click here for information about volunteer opportunities in our homeless service projects.
