June 2018

DREAMERS
Act Now! Call 800-826-3688 or Email Your Members of Congress and tell them to SUPPORT the Uniting and Securing America (USA) Act of 2018. TAKE ACTION:    Justice for Immigrants
Over the next month the House will likely vote on many immigration proposals. It is important that they hear from you! The USA Act (H.R. 4796) gives Dreamers a path to citizenship and addresses the push factors that force people to migrate from Central America.
 
CATHOLICS CONFRONT GLOBAL POVERTY
Today, you can help millions of people suffering from hunger and malnutrition with your advocacy.
Right now, your Senators are deliberating about the Farm Bill and the international food security programs that it authorizes to prevent and end hunger around the world.
Urge your Senators to ensure these critical international food security programs are protected!
TAKE ACTION:   https://www.confrontglobalpoverty.org/
 
LOST VALLEY FARM – CAFO
Oregon’s mega-dairies have demonstrated time and time again that they are polluting our air and water, and the state of Oregon has failed to prevent this pollution. The mega-dairy known as Lost Valley farm is facing huge problems that are affecting our water quality and the health of our environment.
TAKE ACTION:  http://www.olcv.org/stoplostvalleymegadairy/
 
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Always looking for volunteers – you can sign up for a shift here:  http://www.habitatwest.org/volunteer-schedule
 
END PLASTIC POLLUTION CAMPAIGN
Summer is the perfect time to be vigilant about your plastic usage – remember to refuse plastic whenever you can.
Take your own cup for hot or cold drinks at an event
Don’t use a straw – drink directly from the cup
Take reusable bags to the market – NO MORE plastic shopping bags!
Shop Farmer’s markets for bulk fresh food – take your own cloth bags instead of using plastic, carry a reusable shopping bag or basket to transport your purchases
Let’s make a conscious effort to treat our earth and all its’ inhabitants with respect!
 
UPCOMING EVENTS
 
Sunday, July 8 1-5:00  Picnic at Peg’s
Invite new parishioners to join our committee by sharing a meal together
 
Saturday, September 8th –  Rise for Climate Justice
After months of organizing and movement-building, the Peoples Climate Movement will bring tens of thousands of people across the country into the streets, town halls, and community forums. Joined by partners around the world, we will demand bold action on climate, jobs, and justice. Those demands will determine the future of our movement - and our world - for years to come. Portland action TBA
GLOBAL CLIMATE ACTION SUMMIT September 12-14, 2018 San Francisco, CA
 
September 22, 9-4:00  Mission - Nonviolence
A free active Nonviolence workshop with Rivera Sun, Moving our Community to Nonviolence and Peace
In conjunction with Campaign Nonviolence and Spirit of Grace Catholic and Lutheran Community
Rivera Sun is the cofounder of the Love-In-Action Network, a nationwide set of nonviolent study and action groups. She is also a graduate of the James Lawson Institute on Strategic Civil Resistance and has written many essays on the subject of nonviolent action. More info:  http://www.riverasun.com/about/
 
2018-19 GARAVENTA CENTER @ Univ of Portland
Here’s the upcoming events for next season!
https://www.up.edu/garaventa/files/garaventa-center-calendar.pdf