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Boards of Directors, Advisory Councils, Steering Committees: We've all heard about these forms of volunteer leadership before, but what do they really mean, and how do they help bring about social change? Join us to hear Robert Eggers, Gabriela Schneider, and Shelley Moskowitz discuss the different ways they contribute to changing the world. You'll find out the most valued qualities they look for in board members and advisers, and how to find the right place for you to share your skills. Robert Egger is the Founder and President of the DC Central Kitchen, the nation's first "community kitchen", where unemployed men and women learn marketable culinary skills while donated food is converted into balanced meals. Robert has been on the Non Profit Times "50 Most Powerful and Influential Nonprofit Leaders" list in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. Gabriela Schneider is the Communications Director of the Sunlight Foundation. She has co-directed Net2SquaredDC: Where social change and technology Meetup. | ||
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a cappella, facing East Church of the Pilgrims building Gothic building with large rainbow "welcome" banner on west side of 22nd St between P & Q Sts, NW. Enter around to the left side of the main entrance through the stairs down marked "Fellowship Hall." 6:45 pm services; 8:15 pm veggie potluck Human Rights Shabbat dvar tikkun Directions here | ||
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Join Moishe House Silver Spring and The Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society as we Welcome the Stranger on Sunday, December 6, from 11am to 12:30pm Welcome the Stranger is an interactive program that gets participants thinking about immigration from a historical and values perspective. We will explore the history of immigration in our nation and among the Jewish people and learn about contemporary issues facing immigrants to America. The event is open to people of all ages - so come, and bring friends or family. A brunch, featuring bagels and cream cheese, will be served. Please contact Benjamin Bechtolsheim (BenBech@gmail.com) to RSVP or for more information. | ||
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As we get ready to celebrate the holidays with our friends, families and loved ones, workers at Wings Enterprises will be entering their second month on strike. This fall, amid the current economic crisis, the strikers walked off the jobsite in a brave move to fight against low pay, an abusive work environment, lack of drinking water and health insurance. "I believe in the eyes of God we are all equal, and these types of injustices do not please God," said Cristian, one of the striking workers. "We need your support." Tell Wings to sit down with the striking workers and bring this strike to a resolution http://www.unionvoice.org/campaign/Support_Striking_Workers_in_the_District . Wings is one of the largest rebar subcontractors in the DC-Metro area and has worked on numerous government-funded projects in partnership with well known contractors such as Clark Construction Group and Miller and Long. | ||
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Start: 7:00 am
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You are cordially invited DC Jobs with Justice Holiday Party Friday, December 11th 2009. La Casa, 1436 Irving St NW Suggested Donation: $10-$50, no one will be turned away Host Committee: Arturo Griffiths, Carl Gentil, Dan Blumenthal, James Ploeser, Joseph Tso, Lelia Gomez, Linda Leaks, Mackenzie Baris, Rebecca Wasserman, Robert Mayfield,Ruth Castel-Branco, Severina Rivera, Tony Perez Walda Katz Fishman. Ruth Castel-Branco 888 16th St, NW suite 520 | ||
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Putting human rights back into Hanukah! | ||
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Join DC Clergy United for Marriage Equality and JUFJ in calling on the DC City Council to enact full marriage equality in 2009. Stand on the side of love at the Family, Faith, & Fairness Rally for Marriage Equality at the Kennedy Recreation Center on Monday, 12/14, at 7:00 pm. Rally will feature the voices of community activists, clergy leaders, local politicians, choirs and more. The Kennedy Rec Center is at 1410 7th St, NW, near the Mt. Vernon/Convention Center Metro stop. To learn more about DC Clergy United, see their webpage here. | ||
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Friday, Dec 18 - circle seating, with instruments Shabbat Hanukkah and TLStival! Church of the Pilgrims building 2201 P St NW Gothic building with large rainbow "welcome" banner on west side of 22nd St between P & Q Sts, NW. Enter around to the left side of the main entrance through the stairs down marked "Fellowship Hall." 6:45 pm services; 8:15 pm veggie potluck | ||
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Jews United for Justice shares information about events & opportunities sponsored by JUFJ allies, or information about local Jewish or inter-faith events and opportunities which concern local social justice issues, local anti-poverty work, or religious teachings about social justice issues.
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