Category: Social and Environmental Justice News
SEJ team members track local efforts for environmental justice, immigration justice, Black Lives Matter and other areas of society where UUs can make a difference by their actions.
Support urgent need with Justice for Migrant Families
Team 6 has decided to send $250 to JFMF and wants UUCC members to help us
match that amount this week of Thanksgiving.
Background: UUCC has for a long time supported the work of Justice for Migrant Families, which provides funds for the … read more.
Ballot Proposals – NYUUJ Recommends
New York UU Justice is a state advocacy network. As UUs, we envision a Beloved Community that cultivates systems based in justice, equity, and compassion where all New Yorkers thrive.
Ballot Proposals – NYUUJ Recommends.
Contact Chelsea or Michaelle for zoom information.
Sunday, July 18 @ 11:30 am UUCC Rural & Migrant Ministry Walk for Justice
>> RAIN DATE ACTIVATED! Luckily, we planned for inclement weather. Please join us after service on Sunday, July 18 at the same location and same time.
>> Our team has raised $275 so far on CauseVox! Donate here: https://rmmjusticewalk.causevox.com/team/sejc
>> If you’d … read more.
Transgender education
If you are interested in transgender issues, please send information to uucc@rochester.rr.com for consideration to be posted here for resources that you find helpful to others who wish to learn.
Here is a link … read more.
June 2021 Immigrant Justice News
Sponsors can provide limited time foster care for unaccompanied minor children
https://bethany.org/help-a-child/foster-care/transitional-foster-care
This is a legitimate need and an organization which meets it. Please watch the video to understand what the temporary care is and the support system provided by Bethany.
See the data https://www.hhs.gov/programs/social-services/unaccompanied-children/latest-uc-data-fy2021/index.html
Overall Data
In Care Statistics … read more.
May 2021 Immigration Justice Update
What’s up on your border? plus Take a walk for justice.
“What’s Really Happening at our Southern Border?”
https://fb.me/e/1XqP78lub
ASC COS is hosting an important panel discussion on Sunday, June 13th, 5-6:30PM MDT / 7-8:30 EDT. We will hear from experts living and … read more.
Environmental Justice News
Our relationship to the environment is tied to where we live and the connection we have to that space.
That’s driven many to fight for clean beaches and plastic-free oceans, to choose to bring reusable bags to grocery stores, or install solar panels on the roofs … read more.
Migrant Justice – April 2021
THANK UU!
We made a contribution to the clothing and toiletries and backpack drive for recently released persons who were detained at Batavia. Justice for Migrant Families also raised $15,000 in two weeks to support over 30 people who were released, with immediate lodging and bus … read more.