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Alessio, Adam (Aalessio)
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Username: Aalessio
Post Number: 1
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 14, 2007 - 12:22 pm: |    |
All are welcome to join us for a conversation cafe this Sunday March 18th after the 10am mass. We will be discussing homelessness and St. Pat's role in the '10 Year Plan to End Homelessness.'
-Adam Alessio
St. Patrick’s Conversation Café
Fourth Sunday of Lent 2007
Scripture
‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ He will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'
Mt 25:37-40.
Catholic Social Teachings
Option for the Poor: As individuals and as a nation, we are called to make a fundamental 'option for the poor'. The obligation to evaluate social and economic activity from the viewpoint of the poor and the powerless arises from the radical command to love one's neighbor as one's self. Those who are marginalized and whose rights are denied have privileged claims if society is to provide justice for all. (National Conference of Catholic Bishops,Economic Justice for All: Catholic Social Teaching and the U.S. Economy , 1986)
Common Good: The universal common good is violated if there are places anywhere in the world where basic needs like clean water, food, shelter, health care, education and livelihood are not available to all of if the rights and dignity of all are not respected. (The Common Good, Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales, 1996)
As Americans and believers, we are haunted by the tragic reality of so many without decent housing in our land. It is a sign of serious social neglect and moral failure. We ask everyone to join in a sustained and urgent effort to find creative and effective responses to this national tragedy. A great and good nation cannot turn away as people wander our streets looking for a decent home. Putting Children and Families First, NCCB , 1991
Some Quotes
The existence of poverty in the US should not be accepted as a necessary evil or insoluble problem, but should be considered a crisis requiring emergency measures. It is a matter of will and priorities, not a matter of resources. – Martin Luther King, Jr.
There is a lot that happens around the world we cannot control. We cannot stop earthquakes, we cannot prevent droughts, and we cannot prevent all conflict, but when we know where the hungry, the homeless and the sick exist, then we can help. Jan Schakowsky – Illinois U.S. Representative
Questions
1. Why did you come to this conversation cafe?
2. What encounters have you had (or avoided having) with a homeless person recently?
3. Why do you think people are homeless?
4. What do you think you can do as an individual to help to end homelessness? What can St. Pat's as a community do?
5. What is one small step that you can take during Lent to increase your awareness of homelessness or to embody your commitment to ending it? |
Speltz, Kate (Katespeltz)
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Username: Katespeltz
Post Number: 7
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, May 20, 2007 - 2:19 am: | |
Friends -
Part of our commitment to ending homelessness involves educating ourselves about the various causes, effects and issues that contribute to the problem and to solutions.
Tonight, on CBS' 60 minutes (7:00pm), there is a segment on one issue within the problem of homelessness that you may want to consider watching.
Kate
"DUMPED ON SKID ROW – Some hospitals put homeless patients in a van or a taxi and drop them on the city’s Skid Row, sometimes dressed in only a flimsy gown, even if they're not healthy enough to fend for themselves. Anderson Cooper reports on the practice known as "hospital dumping." Michael Rosenbaum is the producer. " |
Speltz, Kate (Katespeltz)
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Username: Katespeltz
Post Number: 8
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Friday, May 25, 2007 - 12:49 am: | |
Last minute alert regarding a radio program opportunity to learn more about homelessness.
No Home to Go To: Stories from the Homeless and Poor
KUOW (94.9 FM) - 9am Friday, May 25, 2007
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Friends - Just heard about this radio program a few minutes ago, and thus the late notice.
If you are unable to listen to it live, it will be archived on the KUOW website (the program is "Weekday").
Kate
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Friday on Weekday: Hour One
05/25/2007 9:00a.m.
No Home to Go To: Stories from the Homeless and Poor
Imagine yourself exhausted. It has been a long day. When you get home from work, you throw off your shoes and settle into the couch. Already you feel a bit of peace. Now imagine yourself at the end of that same day...but you're homeless. You still haven't found a job. There is still no couch or roof. You're still poor, and you will be tomorrow too.
Today, we'll hear a few personal stories about homelessness. How do people end up on the street? How do they survive everyday? And if they if they got off the streets, how? If you have experience being poor or homeless, we welcome your participation.
Guests:
Lisa Gray-Garcia, aka Tiny, was raised in a homeless family. She is a journalist, poet and community activist, founder of POOR Magazine and the Poor News Network (PNN). Her book is titled Criminal of Poverty: Growing up Homeless in America.
Neal Lampi is currently living in a transitional housing program, coordinated by Seattle First Presbyterian Church. He is in recovery and has been (as he says) "intermittently homeless" over the years.
Renee Gebre is currently living at Seattle Union Gospel Mission's Women and Children's Shelter. |
Speltz, Kate (Katespeltz)
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Username: Katespeltz
Post Number: 9
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Friday, June 08, 2007 - 5:52 am: | |
Friends - The following event will be of particular interest to St. Pat-ites and friends who live on the east side of King County. Hope some of you will be able to attend and bring what you learn back to St. Pats to help inform our efforts as a parish to contribute to the ending of homelessness in King County.
Kate
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The Face of Homelessness:
Preventing and Ending Homelessness in East King County
The Eastside Homelessness Advisory Committee (EHAC) and the Eastside Human Services Forum (EHSF) invite you to attend an event highlighting the Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness from an Eastside perspective.
A new draft strategic plan to meet Eastside homeless housing and supportive service needs will be shared for input and feedback.
Join us Thursday, June 28th, 7:30am-9:30am. Breakfast served.
Bellevue City Hall, 450 110th Ave NE
Conference Room 1E-108
Parking in the City Hall visitor lot is free with validation
Travel Directions:
Bellevue City Hall is located at the east end of the Downtown Bellevue Transit Center, which is served by several Metro and Sound Transit routes. If driving, take I-405 either north or south toward Downtown Bellevue. The most convenient off-ramp from I-405 is at Northeast 4th Street (Exit 13A). After exiting, drive one block west and make a right turn on 110th Avenue Northeast. Proceed to the City Hall visitor parking entrance mid-block on the right.
Please forward this invitation to others who may be interested in attending. Questions? Contact EHSF Work Group Chair, Emily Leslie: eleslie@bellevuewa.gov or EHSF Coordinator, Debbie Lacy: info@eastsideforum.org. Ph: 425-587-3324. |
Alessio, Adam (Aalessio)
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Username: Aalessio
Post Number: 3
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, September 06, 2007 - 12:29 pm: | |
All parishioners are encouraged to attend the 7th annual Interfaith Task Force On Homelessness conference. The Archdiocesan Housing Authority/CCSWW and the Interfaith Taskforce on Homelessness are co-sponsoring this year's event, and we'd love to have strong participation from Catholic parishes in King County. People are welcome to contact Rachael Myers with questions or to register at myers.rachael@gmail.com or 206-618-2757.
The Ten Year Plan's Regional Reality: Creating the Political Will to End Homelessness
September 18th, 2007, 10AM to 3:30PM
Grace Lutheran Church: 22975 - 24th Ave S., Des Moines, WA
This year's conference will include a special Homelessness Advocacy 101 workshop, designed for those who are new to homeless advocacy to begin to understand the issues involved in ending homelessness, and find support for getting themselves or their congregations involved in the solutions.
Register online at:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/17136. Ability to pay registration donation: $25 (includes lunch.) Full and partial scholarships available.
Or mail checks to:
4 Nickerson, Ste. 300
Seattle, WA 98109
Email reservations/pay-at-door option also available.
Workshops include:
Current Ten Year Plan Initiatives;
Gentrification, Loss, and the Housing Crisis;
South County Focus;
The Color of Homelessness: Disproportionality;
Wages, Jobs, and Affordable Housing;
Faith Community Strategies;
Homelessness Advocacy 101 |
Zemke, Autumn (Autumn)
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Username: Autumn
Post Number: 7
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, September 20, 2007 - 3:03 am: | |
"St. Pat's Homeless Initiatives"
Don't forget that this Sunday, at both masses, Pastor Rick Reynolds, who
heads up Operation Nightwatch will be speaking to the congregation. This
is part of our rollout of St. Pat's Homeless Initiative. Please bring
pairs of new socks to mass on September 23 or 30 to be given to Operation
Nightwatch. Their goal is to receive 15,000 pairs of new socks for the
winter season to offer some warmth to the homeless during the harsh
months. Thank you.
"Rooted in a theology of justice and service, St. Patrick's will work to
impact homelessness through action, reflection, and advocacy." |
Alessio, Adam (Aalessio)
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Username: Aalessio
Post Number: 4
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 - 12:49 pm: | |
Next Homelessness Taskforce Meeting and Operation Nightwatch Sock Collection
Last Sunday, St. Patrick's welcomed Pastor Rick Reynolds from Operation Nightwatch to reflect on his experience of homelessness. St. Patrick's will continue collecting new socks this weekend to help Operation Nightwatch reach their goal of 15,000 pairs of socks for the winter season. PLEASE BRING YOUR SOCKS TO MASS THIS SUNDAY.
St. Patrick's Homelessness Taskforce will hold its next meeting on Tuesday October 2 at 6:00 pm at the Parish Center. All are welcome to join this meeting and continue with the energy generated by Rick's reflections; If you are unable to come, all are welcome to join in upcoming activities. Please stay tuned!
St. Patrick's Homelessness Taskforce Mission:
"Rooted in a theology of justice and service, St. Patrick's will work to impact homelessness through action, reflection, and advocacy" |
Alessio, Adam (Aalessio)
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Username: Aalessio
Post Number: 5
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, October 07, 2007 - 1:12 pm: | |
All parishioners are encouraged to call or e-mail your US representative this week regarding the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Details below and at:
http://capwiz.com/wscc/issues/alert/?alertid=10395 491
Excerpt from Washington State Catholic Conference:
This week the full U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on bipartisan legislation that will create a National Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
The bipartisan National Affordable Housing Trust Fund bill (H.R. 2895) would allow for the production, rehabilitation, and preservation of 1.5 million housing units over the next decade. At least 75 percent of these housing units would be targeted for extremely low-income households, whose income is less than 30 percent of the area median income. Also in its first year, funding would specifically go towards rebuilding housing in the Gulf Coast for low-income persons.
This is the first time that the legislation, which has been introduced in previous Congresses, has progressed as far as a full House vote. Improving housing policies so that every person has a safe, decent, affordable place to live is a key element in reducing the number of people in poverty.
The Trust Fund proposed in the bill would be made possible without increasing federal spending, by reserving portions of the portfolios of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (approved in "The Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007", H.R. 1427), and reserving money for the Trust Fund through FHA surpluses (as approved in "The Expanding Homeownership Act of 2007", H.R. 1852). |
Alessio, Adam (Aalessio)
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Username: Aalessio
Post Number: 6
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, October 21, 2007 - 10:20 am: | |
Seattle City Budget Approval - ! Time Sensitive Advocacy Opportunity !
The Seattle City council is in the final stages of approving the 2008 city budget. There is currently a 70 million dollar surplus. The Seattle Human Services Coalition has proposed a plan to use roughly 19 million of those funds to meet the needs of the poor. Specifically, they are recommending 12.5 million dollars go towards a revolving fund to support the development of affordable housing in Seattle and $6.3 million in investments in areas like gang prevention and intervention, food for isolated low-income seniors and people with disabilities, emergency preparedness for human service agencies and systems, and child care subsidies. (Note: The Archdiocesan Housing Authority has also made a specific request for a one-time $50,000 to support homelessness services for American Indians who are chronically homeless. If you prefer to write regarding a specific, small funding request which supports Catholic Community Services AHA, please write about this request.)
All members of St. Patrick's who live in Seattle are encouraged to share their views with the council. We propose two approaches:
1) Write letters or e-mail to council members this week! (Sample below). The budget will be finalized Nov 7-9, so timing is critical. We will also have post cards available after mass during the Octoberfest next week which we will hand deliver the following week.
2) Attend the public city budget hearing on Tuesday, October 30 at City Council Chambers, 2nd Floor of City Hall, 600 4th Avenue. This is a unique opportunity to see the city government in action. We are currently not intending to make a presentation at this meeting, but will serve as a visible witness in support of the Seattle Human Services plan. If you are interested in joining the St. Pat's delegation, please contact Greg Speltz.
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For more information on the city budget:
http://www.seattle.gov/council/Committees/committe e_budget.htm
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For more information on the Seattle Human Services Coalition recommendations:
http://shscoalition.org/popups/budget2008.htm
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Sample Letter:
Dear Council Member __________________
Please support the Seattle Human Services Coalition's 2008 budget recommendations. Investing our city's financial resources to house, nourish, and strengthen our neighbors benefits our whole community.
Please invest in the Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness by placing $12.5 million into a fund to help build permanent, affordable housing for homeless and low income Seattleites now and in the future.
Please commit $975,000 so that people who are homeless right now can still access the overnight shelters, day, and hygiene services they need, and outreach staff can serve with people who have no shelter. In addition, I firmly support the Archdiocesan Housing Authority's request for a one-time $50,000 expenditure to ensure the success of culturally appropriate housing and treatment services for American Indians.
Thank you,
Name:
Address:
____________________________
Send letters to:
Seattle City Hall
Floor 2
PO Box 34025
Seattle, WA 98124-4025
Councilmembers: (click name to send e-mail):
Nick Licata
Tom Rasmussen
Peter Steinbrueck
Jan Drago
Richard McIver
Jean Godden
Sally Clark
Richard Conlin
David Della |
Speltz, Kate (Katespeltz)
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Username: Katespeltz
Post Number: 16
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Friday, November 09, 2007 - 11:47 am: | |
Honoring Those Who Have Died While Homeless
As we enter the winter season, please take a moment this Sunday to visit the special memorial to persons who died while homeless, to read the names and to remember these people in prayer.
Names come from the King County Medical Examiner, Health Care for the Homeless Network, and homeless-serving agencies, and were written on the rocks by the women of WHEEL, a community of homeless and formerly homeless women.
The memorial is located at the baptismal font. |
Alessio, Adam (Aalessio)
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Username: Aalessio
Post Number: 7
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, November 10, 2007 - 4:22 am: | |
I wanted to share some good news regarding the Lora Lakes apartments. St. Pat's did letter writing on this issue in June; a sign that we have a voice and advocacy is important!
From the Church Council of Greater Seattle:
The King County Housing Authority announced yesterday [Nov 6] that an agreement had been reached to preserve 162 Lora Lake apartment units in the city of Burien. The authority noted: "In the agreement, the King County Housing Authority will purchase the apartment complex from the Port of Seattle. King County will purchase the vacant property next to it and Burien will receive $1 million, half from the county and half from KCHA for the city's Transit Oriented Development. State legislative leaders will also seek funding for affordable housing in Burien." The Church Council applauds the agreement and thanks the King County Housing Authority, Executive Ron Sims, the Port of Seattle, the City of Burien, State Legislator Dave Upthegrove and Speaker of the House Frank Chopp for their efforts to preserve the apartments on behalf of low and moderate income families. "We have believed from our first involvement in this process that a win-win solution was possible. Faithful advocacy combined with responsive elected officials has made for a powerful force to address our housing challenges," said Sandy Brown, Executive Director of the Church Council of Greater Seattle. The apartments are scheduled to reopen in April.
Article on the Lora Lake agreement. . . . |
Alessio, Adam (Aalessio)
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Username: Aalessio
Post Number: 8
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 - 6:45 am: | |
Parishioners are encouraged to attend (sorry for the late notice):
The Unite to End Homelessness Faith Community and Service Organization Symposium held on November 17th at Bellevue City Hall, 450 110th Ave. NE, and November 18th (for those who observe Saturday Sabbath) at Temple B'nai Torah, 15727 NE 4th St., Bellevue. Speakers at Saturday's symposium include Rev. Stephen Sundborg, S.J. (President of Seattle University) and Christine VanderWerf. The First African Methodist Episcopal Gospel Choir will provide entertainment. Both Saturday and Sunday are free, include lunch, and will be held from 9 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. (check-in/day-of registration at 8:30 a.m.). Visit our NEW website for more information and to register.
http://www.unitetoendhomelessness.org/ |
Speltz, Kate (Katespeltz)
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Username: Katespeltz
Post Number: 17
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, November 18, 2007 - 11:00 am: | |
Friends -
There is an opportunity to learn more about the Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness in King County and what various people/groups have to say about the progress we are (or are not) making.
THIS Monday morning, 11/19
KUOW, 94.9 FM, from 9-10 a.m.
Guests on the program are to include: Bill Kirlin-Hackett (InterFaith TaskForce on Homelessness), Joe Ingram (Vet's Edge), Adam Hyla (Real Change News), and Bill Block (Committee to End Homelessness in King County). |
Alessio, Adam (Aalessio)
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Username: Aalessio
Post Number: 9
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Friday, February 29, 2008 - 4:56 am: | |
ST. PATRICK'S HOMELESSNESS EDUCATION
March 5th, 7pm St. Pat's Social Hall
St. Patrick's is hosting Alison Eisinger, Executive Director of the Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness, and Rich Gamble, FAITH Community Organizer for Archdiocesan Housing Authority, who lead a discussion on the theology and realities of homelessness in our community. PLEASE join us in this important opportunity to live out our commitment to support the 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness. (Hosted by St. Pat's Adult Ed and Homelessness Taskforce).
For additional information on Alison Eisinger and SKCCH:
http://www.homelessinfo.org/
Additional information on Rich Gamble and FAITH:
http://faithwa.wikispaces.com/ |
Alessio, Adam (Aalessio)
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Username: Aalessio
Post Number: 10
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, March 22, 2008 - 12:59 am: | |
Good News. For letter writing last month, we asked the WA State Legislation to increase the Housing Trust Fund and support legislation for affordable housing. See message below from Archdiocesan Housing Authority.
Adam
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March 19, 2008
Dear Advocate,
Last Thursday the State Legislature adjourned the 2008 session. Many of you wrote, called, and emailed your legislators urging them to make housing a priority, and your efforts paid off. The legislature:
*increased the State Housing Trust Fund by $70 million making the total $200 million for the binennium.
*funded the Transitional Housing, Operating, and Rent (THOR) program at $2.5 million and put into statute making it more permanent. They also expanded eligibility for THOR so the program will serve homeless individuals, with and without children.
*renewed and funded the Washington Families Fund at $6 million.
*passed a bill providing greater relocation assistance and more time to move for low-income renters displaced when their apartments are converted to condos.
Before moving on to the next struggle, take a minute to reflect on what we achieved. If you're part of a faith community or another organization that cares about housing and homelessness, pass the word of these successes on to your friends and colleagues. This wouldn't have happened without the dedication of citizen advocates across the state. It also wouldn't have happened without legislative leaders in both the House and Senate, and the Governor's commitment to housing. Please take one more minute and let your legislators and the Governor know that you appreciate what they did.
A big thank you also goes to our lobbying team in Olympia, the Washington State Catholic Conference, and to our allies who took the lead on putting together an ambitious agenda and mobilized hundreds or people from across the state: the Washington Low-Income Housing Alliance and the Washington State Coalition for the Homeless.
And remember, these successes don't mean there isn't more to do. Over the rest of this year we'll be holding constituent meetings with legislators in their home districts so we're ready to build on these successes in 2009, and we'll be working with local governments to ensure that they're also doing their part to end homelessness.
Thank you!
The social justice now team |
Alessio, Adam (Aalessio)
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Username: Aalessio
Post Number: 11
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, April 19, 2008 - 7:32 am: | |
On March 5th, St. Patrick's hosted Alison Eisinger, Executive Director of the Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness, and Rich Gamble, FAITH Community Organizer for Archdiocesan Housing Authority on March 5th. They lead a discussion on the theology and realities of homelessness in our community. (Hosted by St. Pat's Adult Ed and Homelessness Taskforce).
If you would like to listen to their presentations, you are welcome to download podcasts/mp3s of their talks at:
http://www.stpatsseattle.org/outreach/homelessness taskforce.html |
Alessio, Adam (Aalessio)
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Username: Aalessio
Post Number: 12
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, April 27, 2008 - 10:45 pm: | |
As an attendee of the previous advocacy training, I can HIGHLY recommend the following advocacy training. Nancy Amidei is a dynamic, gifted teacher. Hope to see you on the 17th.-Adam
FAITH (Faithful Action In Transforming Homelessness)
and SKCCH ( Seattle King County Coalition on
Homelessness)
Announce:
Beyond the One Night Count 2
Becoming a Voice for Change on National Legislation.
Advocacy Training and Issue Briefing
Featuring
Nancy Amidei
Author, Teacher, Advocate
Saturday May 17 10:30- 12:30
Keystone United Church of Christ
5019 Keystone Place N.
Seattle 98103
The first “Beyond the One Night Count” gathering
focused on State legislation impacting homeless
people. Following our significant victories there, we now are shifting our focus to Federal
legislation.
Come hear about the issues and how you can get
involved in the campaign to end homelessness.
If you have never been involved in advocacy before,
This is a great place to start.
If you came to the first “Beyond the One Night Count”
training bring your friends to this one. Let’s expand
the circle.
If you have questions feel free to write Rich Gamble,
FAITH Parish Organizer, at this address:
richg@ccsww.org
or call 206 473-7849 |
Alessio, Adam (Aalessio)
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Username: Aalessio
Post Number: 13
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, October 02, 2008 - 3:50 am: | |
Advocacy –
The Path to Ending Homelessness
Learn from the experts on how to be most effective
Sunday, October 12
6:45 PM – 8:15 PM
Our Lady of the Lake Parish Jubilee Hall
8900 35th Ave NE Seattle, WA 98115
Refreshments Served
Homelessness is a problem caused by a failure of public policy. It is a problem that can be ended by good public policy. Alison Eisinger, Executive Director of the Seattle-King County Coalition on Homelessness, and Rich Gamble, Parish organizer of the FAITH Program of the Archdiocesan Housing Authority, will speak about how churches can lead the effort to end homelessness through advocacy, and how to advocate in the most effective manner.
Learn about the City, County and State homelessness issues of this Fall. We will take an action at this event. Make a real difference! |
Alessio, Adam (Aalessio)
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Username: Aalessio
Post Number: 14
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, October 02, 2008 - 3:53 am: | |
All parishioners are encouraged to attend:
Equity and Social Justice: Creating the Political Will to End Homelessness VIII
The Interfaith Taskforce on Homelessness invites you to attend "Equity and Social Justice: Creating the Political Will to End Homelessness VIII" on Saturday, October 11, from 9:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 8501 SE 40th St., Mercer Island. This year's Keynote address will be given by King County Executive Ron Sims. The event cost is $20, with lunch provided. For more information or registration, please contact Bill Kirlin-Hackett at 425- 442-5418 or itfh@comcast.net. For more information about ITFH, visit their website at www.itfhomeless.org. |
Alessio, Adam (Aalessio)
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Username: Aalessio
Post Number: 15
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Monday, November 03, 2008 - 12:30 pm: | |
All parishioners are highly encouraged to attend. Nancy Amidei is a gifted speaker with excellent content:
Beyond the One Night Count
Advocacy Training & Issue Briefing
For those who want to end homelessness
Featuring
Nancy Amidei
November 8, 2008
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Keystone Church 5019 Keystone Place N. Seattle
If you have questions feel free to write Rich Gamble, FAITH Parish Organizer
richg@ccsww.org 206 473-7849
Come be inspired by one of the most skilled advocacy trainers in the nation. Learn about the issue of homelessness and how to be a political advocate with and for homeless people. Be a part of the growing movement to put an end to homelessness in Washington State.
This is a program put on by FAITH (Faithful Action In Transforming Homelessness a program of the Archdiocesan Housing Authority) and SKCCH (Seattle King County Coalition on Homelessness) |
Speltz, Kate (Katespeltz)
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Username: Katespeltz
Post Number: 38
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Friday, December 19, 2008 - 4:35 am: | |
Friends -
I hope you will join me in responding to this invitation from the Washington State Coalition for the Homeless to recognize Homeless Persons Memorial Day this coming Sunday, December 21.
Kate
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Dear Friends,
Please join with us in a personal observance of Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day on December 21, the first day of winter and the longest night of the year, by observing a moment of silence at 4:30 pm for those who have died while, or as a result of being homeless during the past year.
Please step outside, if possible, at that time and remember those who have died and those who are surviving each day against impossible odds.
The weather this past week is a sharp reminder that no one should be living without shelter and that it is imperative we accomplish our mission to end homelessness because homelessness is truly a life and death issue.
As we spend time with our families and friends and reflect on the joys we have in our lives let us also keep in our hearts and minds those who need our assistance the most.
We wish a warm and safe winter for all of you and for everyone in our state.
Thank you for the efforts that each of you make toward the day when everyone has a home.
Washington State Coalition for the Homeless |
Speltz, Kate (Katespeltz)
Moderator
Username: Katespeltz
Post Number: 39
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, February 19, 2009 - 3:55 pm: | |
Friends - I can highly recommend this workshop both to learn advacacy skills that you can use on any issue that you care about, and to learn about current state legislation to help end homelessness.
Advocacy trainer Nancy Amadei is dynamic and knowledgeable, and the presenter(s) on legislation really know their "stuff"
Hope to see you there,
Kate
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BEYOND the One Night Count: Become a voice for change
Join FAITH for a Fun, Free, Interactive & Informative ADVOCACY WORKSHOP & State Legislative Issue Briefing with Nancy Amidei and others
Saturday, Feb. 21ST 2009
Seattle 10 a.m.- Noon @ Keystone Church in Wallingford (5019 Keystone Place)
or
Kent 1.00 - 3.00 p.m. @ Kent Lutheran Church
Sponsored by FAITH (Faithful Action In Transforming Homelessness; a project of the Archdiocesan Housing Authority)and SKCCH (Seattle King County Coalition on Homelessness) |
Speltz, Kate (Katespeltz)
Moderator
Username: Katespeltz
Post Number: 42
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 - 6:03 am: | |
Friends -
Here's an opportunity to learn more about some ways we can all work to help to end homelessness (and it will be fun too).
Hope to see you there!
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SPRING Beyond the One Night Count on Saturday, May 30th, with another FUN, FREE, and INSPIRING advocacy workshop and national issue briefing.
Faithful Action in Transforming Homelessness (FAITH; a project of the Archdiocesan Housing Authority) and the Seattle King County Coalition on Homelessness (SKCCH) proudly co-sponsor this workshop as a way for busy and caring people to take action, and become powerful voices for greater federal investment in ending homelessness today, tonight, and tomorrow.
WHAT do we want? How about a Billion Dollar Investment in the National Housing Trust Fund, and 200,000 more Section 8 vouchers, for starters? SERIOUSLY. We could make this happen.
WHO: Nancy Amidei, always inspiring and fun, will lead an advocacy workshop.
Staff from U.S. Senator Patty Murray's office will be there - will you?
WHEN: Saturday, May 30th, 10 a.m. to noon
WHERE: Keystone Church: 5019 Keystone Place N, Seattle, 98103 (in Wallingford, west of I-5 exit at NE 50th St; Still gives you time to get downtown to join the March for Health Care for All in 2009!)
All are welcome. Please register by sending an e-mail to bonc@homelessinfo.org or calling (206) 357-3149. |
Choi, JoAn (Jachoi)
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| | Posted on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 1:48 am: | |
BACKPACK COLLECTION FOR OUR HOMELESS BROTHERS AND SISTERS!
Through the month of August we will be having a backpack collection at St. Pat's as part of a program called Community Resource Exchange (CRE) sponsored by United Way. CRE is "a one day event where people experiencing homelessness can receive a wide variety of services all in one place and in one day. By bringing in a large number of different services under one roof, homeless folks are able to get things done that might normally take days or might just be impossible."
As part of the day, each person in attendance is given a care package which includes things like socks, toiletries and a backpack. Our part in this effort is to provide as many backpacks as we can collect in the next 5 weeks.
There will be a basket in the church vestibule to collect the backpacks or you may also drop off the backpacks at the parish center.
Below is a quote from one of the organizers of the event on the importance of backpacks for our homeless folks.
"Backpacks are the most popular and hardest item to come by. The sad reality is that, without a home, these folks don’t have any place to keep their possessions. Without a sturdy backpack or bag, they’re much more limited in what they can own. It’s something that most people don’t think about but when you’re forced to carry everything you own, having a backpack becomes very important." |
Speltz, Kate (Katespeltz)
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| | Posted on Friday, September 18, 2009 - 4:55 am: | |
Friends -
This is an opportunity to learn about King County and City of Seattle budgets for 2010,
how they will impact homelessness, and
what you can do as part of your faithful citizenship for "the least of these" and the common good.
It is also an opportunity to learn great advocacy skills (that can be used with any issue that you care about).
It's hosted by the homelessness committee at St. James Cathederal.
Hope to see you there!
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BEYOND THE ONE NIGHT COUNT
Faithful Action in Transforming Homelessness (FAITH), and
The Seattle King County Coalition on Homelessness
invite you to
Beyond the One Night Count
Fall Advocacy Training
Saturday, October 10th
10 a.m. - 12 noon
St. James Cathedral,
804 Ninth Ave., Seattle
Come learn about the City and County budgets this fall and how they will impact housing for those with very low incomes.
Nancy Amidei, a nationally known advocacy trainer and professor of social work (UW retired) will make advocacy simple, approachable and fun.
This training is free.
Please pre-register at www.faithadvocacy.org. |
Speltz, Kate (Katespeltz)
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| | Posted on Thursday, May 20, 2010 - 1:08 am: | |
PEOPLE WITHOUT HOMES: FROM AWARENESS TO ACTION
THIS Thursday May 20 7 p.m.
This should be an interesting and informative gathering (sorry for the late notice).
Kate
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PEOPLE WITHOUT HOMES: FROM AWARENESS TO ACTION
Since its inception last year, the St. James Cathedral Housing Advocacy Committee has worked to increase collective action within the parish and broader community to end homelessness. On Thursday, May 20 we will be hosting a presentation by Laura Clark and Rich Gamble at 7pm in Cathedral Hall at St. James. Laura will share her personal experience of living through homelessness and the knowledge she has gained through nearly two decades of work in the human services field. Rich, head of Catholic Community Services’ FAITH program, will help us to learn how our efforts and advocacy can make a difference. JOIN US as we increase our resolve and deepen our awareness of how to effectively end homelessness in our community. This event is endorsed by FAITH (Faithful Action in Transforming Homelessness). Light refreshments will be provided.
Information, Jennifer Ibach 206-654-4640 or jibach@stjames-cathedral.org. |
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