News from the Streets: Built for Zero
Friday, June 17, 8:30 am – Zoom or In Person at Westminster Presbyterian, NE Hancock
Rosanne Haggerty President and CEO of Community Solutions will present on an initiative to solve homelessness called Built for Zero. Hosted by the Interfaith Alliance on Poverty, one of Havurah's Poverty & Homelessness partners. RSVP here. Contact: Sue Abrams
Racial Justice Committee Volunteer Opportunity
Friday-Sunday, June 17-19; 4 hours between 12-8 pm
The Havurah Racial Justice Committee presents a unique volunteer opportunity! Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S., is now a federal and state holiday. Portland's Juneteenth Oregon organization is asking for volunteers on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 17-19. Could some Havurahniks support this event? (Four-hour shifts preferred.) Learn more. Contact Kathy Gordon or Kristine Munholland, and we will connect you to the event coordinators.
Racial Justice Committee First Ever Movie Discussion
Tuesday, June 21, 7 pm – Zoom Room TBA
The Racial Justice Committee invites you to attend our first movie discussion night! We will meet virtually and will discuss the movie "I Am Not Your Negro," a documentary based on the writing of James Baldwin. The movie is available to watch prior to our meeting on many platforms for free, and on Netflix and Amazon. Please watch the movie on your own time and come on June 21 prepared for a facilitated discussion. Learn more. Questions? Contact: Bob Brown or Kathy Gordon
Help End Senseless Gun Violence: Sign IP 17 Now
Buffalo, New York. Uvalde, Texas. Two more tragic, devastating shootings now added to a list that is way too long. What will it take to pass common sense gun safety laws? We have an opportunity here in Oregon to act right now: Initiative Petition 17. This would ban ammunition magazines over ten rounds, would start a comprehensive permit process that would contain universal background checks, field training (so that if you want to buy a gun you have to first learn how to use it and how to keep it safe), and would start a database of all registered guns in the state. Research shows banning large magazines is the single best way to reduce gun deaths. Learn more. Contact: Barbara Gundle
Save the Date: Forum on the Global Refugee Crisis
Wednesday, June 22, 5:30 pm – Zoom Room TBA
The Sanctuary Committee recognizes that refugee resettlement and immigration are challenging at both the national and local level. We will hear from experts about the global refugee situation, the current status of the U.S. resettlement program, and how Jewish communities and individuals can help. Speakers include Naomi Steinberg, Vice President for Policy and Advocacy, HIAS; Myra Dahgaypaw, Refugee Congress Delegate and Senior Partnership Officer for Justice and International Accountability at UUSC; and Havurah members. RSVP here. Contact: Lauren Fortgang