What are we doing?
Our January 14 meeting began with a shared potluck, during which we caught up on how everyone was coping and what is helping them do that.
The Gifts that Give Fair in early December was well attended and successful for the many organizations being supported by the various vendors. The JLA team hosted coffee hour with yummy donations from many people.
Edwards Church was able to support 4 families at Pathways this past Christmas with $200 gift cards for each.
The Epiphany Service at Plymouth Church was well attended, and we enjoyed the addition of Memorial Congregational Church from Sudbury. Mary Memmott led a very informative session during the coffee hour on letter writing as a form of activism and how to write letters that will be printed.
Edwards Church was represented by 6 people at the MLK Breakfast.
CASA Support: Debbie and some others from CASA will be meeting with the School Superintendent to discuss providing transportation for the many students that are now being driven to school by volunteers. Drivers are still needed for kids to get to school and back home. Advocacy is needed with the city to cover this need.
CHAMPS is going to be participating in a denomination-wide art contest for youth. More information will be available soon.
An event held in Edwards Hall to celebrate activists in our area was discussed. It will be called “Nourishing Community Dinner” and will be held on March 8 at 5 pm. More details to follow.
JLA Team – Heather Gonzalez, Fran Bogle, Debbie Clark, Noah Cichowlas, Martha Coleman, Peggy Harrison and Ronda Yeomans