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Orientation Retreat Voter Registration Drive

To start off their Community Organizing Fellowship year, the new Fellows participate in a 5 day long orientation retreat. This year, they took action together and were part of a a voter registration drive with the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition.  On August 26th, there was a big naturalization ceremony at Faneuil Hall and the Fellows were there to greet the new citizens and help them register to vote.  In total we registered . . . → Read More: Orientation Retreat Voter Registration Drive

Introducing the 2010-2011 Fellows!

A native of Madison, Wisconsin, Liz Aeschlimann recently graduated from Carleton College with a degree in Cognitive Science. She has been involved in human rights education and advocacy in rural Thailand and Eastern Kentucky, and spent last summer compiling profiles of Kentuckians creating a more diverse, sustainable economy. Liz will be working with United Interfaith Action in New Bedford and Fall River.

Pen Bruskin joins the 2010-2011 . . . → Read More: Introducing the 2010-2011 Fellows!

Pictures from the 2010 JOI Siyyum/Graduation

Here are some photos taken at the JOI Siyyum and Graduation a couple weeks ago by Maglen Kaiser.  It was an inspiring afternoon full of storytelling and celebration. Thanks to everyone who was able to join us!