Renewal House: Domestic Violence Volunteer Training

Interested in working directly with clients?
This fall Renewal House will be offering a Training Series
for all interested in volunteering at Renewal House. One of the ways
people can volunteer is by providing Hotline Help - which can be done
from your cell/ home phone. Training dates are THURSDAYS, OCT. 2, 9,
16 & 23, 6-9 PM - AND SATURDAY OCT. 4TH, 10-4. All sessions will be
help at the UUUM in Roxbury. For more information contact Rev. Susan
Criscione, Director of Renewal House, 617-277-4194, or Rebekah Ingram,

Women’s Trip to Nicaragua! To continue the First Parish Church of Groton’s work in Nicaragua, a Women’s Trip is planned for October 18-26th, 2008.

Event: Report from New Orleans: 14 Hands, 7 Toolbelts and 1 Family
"Volunteers share photos and stories of their recent trip to the Gulf Coast"
What: Lecture
Host: The Jamaica Plain Forum
When: Friday, June 27 at 7:00pm
Where: First Church in Jamaica Plain, Unitarian Universalist

To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=19742915895

Speakers: Nancy Banks (UU Mass Action) and Jo Comerford (Former Director of Western Mass AFSC, now at the Food Bank.)

See attached flyer

Does it seem that it’s harder than ever to make ends meet? Find out about the massive shift of income and wealth that has taken place in the U.S. over the last twenty-five years. Consider what we can do to reverse this trend. This workshop, presented by United for a Fair Economy (www.faireconomy.org), has been presented in more than a thousand settings around the nation. Hosted by the Social Action/Environmental Committee of All Souls Church. For more information, visit www.allsoulsbraintree.org. or call 781-843-1388. Free. Donations will be accepted to provide the speaker’s fee.

C-SNAP is a national network of pediatricians and public health specialists conducting research to inform public decision making aimed at preventing child hunger and promoting children's health.

Did you know?

- In 2004, 38 million people in the United States experienced food insecurity.
- Families with children are more likely to food insecure than those with no children.
- Families with children under the age of 6 years are at even higher risk of expereincing food insecurity.

We are exploring how we can make a difference in MA.

The Paid Sick Days act, filed by Rep. Khan and Sen. Jehlen and Tolman, will guarantee employees 7 days of paid sick leave annually. The days can be used for one's own health or to care for a child, spouse, parent or spouse�s parent. Routine medical appointments will be covered as well, and there is a provision covering families to address the psychological, physical or legal effects of domestic violence. More information can be found at voicescanbeheardmimi@yahoo.com