Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice empowers people of faith and people of conscience in the Washtenaw County/Ann Arbor, Michigan area to act on their moral and religious values to build a better world.
The Health Care for MI Campaign work is on hold, but do you still want to get involved in local action for health care justice? Join us on Thursday, July 10 at 6:30pm to view the first in a major PBS series, “Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Us Sick?”
What connections exist between healthy bodies, healthy bank accounts and skin color? This month’s dinner and a movie will feature the first segment of Unnatural Causes: In Sickness and in Wealth. Follow four individuals from different walks of life to see how their position in society-shaped by social policies and public priorities-affects their health.
Join community members for an engaging film, insightful discussion, and opportunities for action on this important issue. FREE and open to the public. All are welcome to RSVP and bring a dish to pass, but this is not required. Dinner will begin at 6:30PM, and the movie will be at 7PM. Located at Memorial Christian Church, 730 Tappan, Ann Arbor. Questions? Want to RSVP? Contact Jaimie Philip at 734.663.1870 or jaimie@umich.edu
Posted by gracek as Health Care, Racial and Economic Justice on July 3, 2008 at 1:01 PM PDT
There are four great opportunities coming up over the next week to help put the Health Care for Michigan initiative on the ballot.
To sign up to help at one of these events, contact us at info@icpj.net or 734-663-1870. Or, you can just show up with a clipboard!
MAY 15-18
Ann Arbor Book Festival, no shifts set up yet. Contact us at info@icpj.net or 734-663-1870. Or, you can just show up with a clipboard!
SATURDAY, MAY 17
Farmers Market petitioning, meet at entrance to Sparrow’s/Sweetwaters. Check in with Farmers Market coordinator to see where is OK to petition.
1. Gail S.
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3. _________________
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SATURDAY, MAY 17
KT Tunstall, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., Power Center, Meet at corner of E. Washington and Fletcher (by old “top of the park” parking structure)
Coordinator: ________
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FRIDAY, MAY 23
Ark Show, 8pm, work the line from 7pm-7:30pm, Meet at Main and Liberty
Coordinator: _______________
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Posted by Chuck as Health Care, Racial and Economic Justice on May 14, 2008 at 10:34 AM PDT
Thursday, May 22, 6:00-8:30 PM. Support the Health Care for Michigan Campaign! Eat, Drink, and Be Merry while promoting Health Care Justice. $45 minimum donation ($30 for students). Sponsored by Health Care for Michigan Washtenaw County Steering Committee (ICPJ is a member). Arbor Brewing Company, 114 East Washington, Ann Arbor.
Download the flier and help spread the word!
Posted by Chuck as Health Care, Racial and Economic Justice on May 2, 2008 at 11:01 AM PDT
University of Michigan and EMU commencement ceremonies are this weekend, which makes for a ripe chance to sign people of for the Health Care for Michigan Campaign.
We’re looking for people to circulate petitions before commencement on Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday, meet Michelle Debbink at the corner of North University and State Street for petitioning from 9 to 10:30 a.m. You can reach Michelle at (734) 904-9924.
Sunday, meet Gail Steih at the front doors of the EMU convocation center for petitioning from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. You can reach Gail at (734) 255-6345.
If these times work for you, email chuck@icpj.net so that we know you’re coming.
Posted by Chuck as Health Care, Racial and Economic Justice on April 22, 2008 at 12:03 PM PDT
April 26th & 27th begin Cover the Uninsured Week (www.CoverTheUninsured.org), a nation-wide effort to raise awareness of our failing health care system and to take action in support of the 47 million Americans without health care coverage. We can take this opportunity to spread the word about how we ARE taking action in Michigan - by supporting the Health Care for Michigan campaign! Take this chance to tell your fellow congregants that they can make a difference!
3 Easy Ways to Involve Your Congregation:
- Get an announcement in your congregation’s weekly bulletin.
- Make a brief announcement to your congregation during or following service.
- Bring the Health Care for Michigan petition to share with your congregation. Stop by the ICPJ office (in Memorial Christian Church, 730 Tappan - corner of Hill St. & Tappan Ave.) to pick up petitions and informational fliers. Let your fellow congregants know about Cover the Uninsured Week and Health Care for Michigan; explain why you’re involved with the campaign; ask them to sign the petition; and invite them to get more involved by signing up to be a health care volunteer!
For example announcements and more information, refer to our Additional Information Sheet.
*Please email gracek@icpj.net to let us know if you will participate in this action alert!
Contact gracek@icpj.net or call 734.663.1870 for more information.
Posted by gracek as Health Care, Racial and Economic Justice on April 11, 2008 at 8:48 AM PDT
Make a difference! Join ICPJ to work on an exciting campaign to make access to health care a right for all Michigan residents!
INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION
ICPJ is recruiting a part-time intern with a desire to gain experience in community organizing in an interfaith environment. The position will primarily focus on organizing local community members (throughout Washtenaw County) to become involved in the Health Care for Michigan Campaign. Possible tasks include supporting volunteers, arranging workshops and presentations, assisting with media outreach, and participating in fundraising efforts. It is an excellent opportunity for people looking to gain skills and experience in grassroots organizing.
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Posted by Chuck as Health Care, Racial and Economic Justice on April 4, 2008 at 6:53 AM PDT
Join us for our next monthly volunteer meeting for the Michigan Health Care Security Campaign!
Thursday, February 28th - 7pm - Memorial Christian Church (730 Tappan, Ann Arbor, MI 48104)
**Find out more and discover how you can become a part of this exciting campaign. All are welcome!**
You can also jump right in and help us gather signatures to put health care on the ballot in November. Petitions and instructions can be picked up at the ICPJ Office at Memorial Christian Church (730 Tappan) between the hours of 10am and 4pm M-F. Please email gracek@icpj.net for more information.
Thanks to all who attended our first volunteer meeting! We’re off to a great start!
Posted by gracek as Health Care on January 16, 2008 at 1:55 PM PST
On January 15 we’re kicking off the signature collection for the Health Care for Michigan ballot campaign. Can you take 2 hours to help get this measure on the ballot?
The shifts and locations are available below. Petitions will be available at Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice starting at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 14. Call 734-663-1870 or email dawarpo@gmail.com to sign up.
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Posted by Chuck as Health Care, Racial and Economic Justice on January 11, 2008 at 10:25 AM PST
Please join us to promote health care for all in Michigan as we at ICPJ begin our involvement with the Michigan Health Care Security Campaign!
This November, Michigan voters will have an opportunity to vote on a constitutional amendment to improve statewide health care accessibility. The ballot proposal would require the Michigan legislature to develop a ‘Health Care Security’ plan that would protect Michigan citizens and business from a spiraling health care crisis. For more information, find the answers to frequently asked questions about the campaign or visit the Health Care for Michigan website.
ICPJ will be working with other local and statewide organizations to educate Michigan voters about this ballot proposal and to advocate for its support. We need your help! Please consider the following options for getting involved:
1) Volunteer on MLK Day (1/21/08) to collect signatures - Spend a few hours circulating the Michigan Health Care Security Campaign petition at MLK Day events in your community. (Email gracek@icpj.net)
2) Join us for our first Michigan Health Care Security Campaign volunteer meeting - Thursday, January 24th, at 7pm at Memorial Christian Church (730 Tappan, Ann Arbor, MI 48104).
3) Volunteer to offer organizational/administrative support - Help us to create materials, compile information, and undertake other necessary tasks to promote the Michigan Health Care Security Campaign at a time convenient for you. (Email gracek@icpj.net)
*Only voters registered in Michigan may be involved in petition circulation. Find more information at http://healthcareformichigan.org/Pages/Petition_Instructions.pdfIn order to collect the half-million signatures required to get this amendment on the November 2008 ballot, we will have to work together! Please join us!
Posted by gracek as Health Care on January 11, 2008 at 9:58 AM PST
Do you want to see Michigan take the lead in ensuring fair healthcare?
Join ICPJ, MichUHCAN, and others to announce the start of a campaign to do just that!
WHAT: Press Conference for Michigan Health Care Security ballot campaign
WHEN: 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at Graduate Employee Organization office at 330 E Liberty, suite 3F
WHO: Religious leaders, health care professionals, business people, and YOU!
WHY: to announce the start of a ballot campaign to ensure that Michigan provides “Health Care that is Always there.”
Posted by Chuck as Health Care, Racial and Economic Justice on January 3, 2008 at 1:31 PM PST
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