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Community Corner
Have Your Voice for a Nuclear-Free World be Heard
The United Religions Initiative is a global grassroots interfaith network that cultivates peace and justice by engaging people to bridge religious and cultural differences and work together for the good of their communities and the world. Voices for a World Free of Nuclear Weapons CC is one of 871 member groups and organizations, called Cooperation Circles, that engage in community action such as conflict resolution and reconciliation, environmental sustainability, education, women’s and youth programs, and advocacy for human rights. URI’s networks span over 100 countries.
To fortify you with thought and soul on the issue of Nuclear proliferation, please go to www.thenuclearprayer.org to read URI’s Call to Conscience statement and view their Nuclear Prayer video. On their website, you will be able to learn more about the URI, their mission, and specific steps you can take to have your voice heard.
Relationship Support Group for Women
San Francisco Support Group Forming This Fall for women who feel unsafe in their relationships, past or present. The support group is co-led by Shalom Bayit and Bay Area Jewish Healing Center to create a spiritually healing atmosphere for women who have experienced abuse. It is free and confidential with childcare provided. All women are welcome regardless of age, affiliation, partner’s gender, or current relationship status. We welcome non-Jewish and transgender people who are seeking a Jewish women-centered space. To sign up, call Shalom Bayit at (510) 845-8874.
For more information about Shalom Bayit, visit www.shalom-bayit.org
August 29, 2017 – IsraAID Response to Hurricane Harvey
Responding to the damage caused by Hurricane Harvey in Texas, IsraAID will be deploying its team to implement a multi-focused, two-stage response focused on Emergency Relief and Psychosocial Trauma support and debris removal.
You can donate to IsraAID’s efforts by visiting these links:
https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/harvey-flood-relief-in-texas/
https://give.classy.org/hurricane-harvey
Checks can be mailed to IsraAID US, 555 College Ave., Palo Alto 94306.
IsraAID is also seeking highly skilled volunteers to support its psychosocial support efforts for victims of Hurricane Harvey. In particular, 2-3 experienced psychosocial professionals with backgrounds in social work, counseling or expressive therapy (art, drama, music) to help with the following:
a) Create and facilitate child-friendly spaces within shelters to support affected children and their parents
b) Provide psychological and emotional support and tools for individual and community resilience-building, processing, coping and healing.
Additional desired skills:
Experience in the field working in prior emergency situations
Proficiency in Spanish
Minimum deployment length is 10 days.
IsraAID will cover all expenses incurred over this time period (flights, accommodation, meals). Please note that this is an emergency situation and tasks, accommodations and daily operations are all subject to change based on the weather and the situation on the ground. Please contact infousa@israaid.org.
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