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SUMMARY:WEBINAR :  Using Housing Mobility to Achieve Racial and Economic Equity
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Series  \n2023 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTell A Friend\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nJoin us on  \n2/8/2023 \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWEBINAR :  \nUsing Housing Mobility to Achieve Racial and Economic Equity \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Today\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecent research shows growing up in neighborhoods with lower levels of poverty can have a positive effect on children’s academic performance and success into adulthood and disrupt intergenerational poverty. Low income families who move to low-poverty neighborhoods have also been shown to experience better physical and mental health and have lower rates of hospitalizations in the long-term. These findings have sparked renewed interest in housing mobility programs by housing advocates and housing authorities to support families assisted through the Housing Choice Voucher program move to higher opportunity areas. These programs are intended to address barriers to accessing housing choices by offering mobility-related assistance. \nIn this webinar we will: \n\nLearn about housing mobility services and strategies;\nExamine the racial and economic impacts of the Housing Mobility Program operated by the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh; and\nDiscuss the role these programs can play in reducing neighborhood segregation and improving economic opportunity for minority families.\n\nPresenters: \n\nAndrew Fenelon\, PhD | Assistant Professor\, Public Policy and Sociology | The Pennsylvania State University\nSelena Ortiz\, PhD\, MPH | Associate Professor\, Health Policy\, Demography\, and Public Policy | The Pennsylvania State University\nMegan Confer-Hammond | Chief Operating Officer | Fair Housing Partnership of Greater Pittsburgh\nModerator: Gale Schwartz | Associate Director\, Policy and Programs | Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania\n\nRegistration will close at 11:00AM – 1 hour prior to the webinar start time \nYou will receive the link and call in information from the Housing Alliance 1 hour prior to the webinar \n**Pricing** \nFree for Members \n$25 for Non-Members \nEmail info@housingalliancepa.org to verify your membership \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: \nFebruary 8th\, 2023 \n12:00PM-1:00PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: \nClick Here to Register  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHousing Alliance Resources \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHousing Needs Snapshots \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nwww.housingalliancepa.org
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/webinar-using-housing-mobility-to-achieve-racial-and-economic-equity-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Economic Opportunity,Housing,Racial Justice
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SUMMARY:Applications Due: Young Adult Border Immersion Trip
DESCRIPTION:The deadline to submit applications for the Young Adult Border Immersion Trip programed for April is Wednesday\, February 1. \nYoung Adult Border Immersion Trip (April 26-30) – Las Cruces\, NM \nThe ELCA Young Adult Ministries\, AMMPARO\, and LIRS invite young adults to apply for border immersion trip taking place from April 26-30 in Las Cruces\, NM. This is an opportunity for young adults to travel to the US-Mexico border to experience an accompaniment-style immersion program\, where relationships and first-hand educational experiences are prioritized\, and issues are linked to action. Applications are open through February 1st. bit.ly/yabordertrip \nFor any questions\, please contact Giovana Oaxaca.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/applications-due-young-adult-border-immersion-trip/
CATEGORIES:Immigration,Refugees
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UID:12700-1675220400-1675306799@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Applications Due: Young Adult Border Immersion Trip
DESCRIPTION:The deadline to submit applications for the Young Adult Border Immersion Trip programed for April is Wednesday\, February 1. \nYoung Adult Border Immersion Trip (April 26-30) – Las Cruces\, NM \nThe ELCA Young Adult Ministries\, AMMPARO\, and LIRS invite young adults to apply for border immersion trip taking place from April 26-30 in Las Cruces\, NM. This is an opportunity for young adults to travel to the US-Mexico border to experience an accompaniment-style immersion program\, where relationships and first-hand educational experiences are prioritized\, and issues are linked to action. Applications are open through February 1st. bit.ly/yabordertrip \nFor any questions\, please contact Giovana Oaxaca.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/applications-due-young-adult-border-immersion-trip-2/
CATEGORIES:Immigration,Refugees
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221222T025959
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SUMMARY:Homeless Remembrance Blanket Project
DESCRIPTION:Join ELCA Witness in Society and partners in homelessness advocacy in Washington\, D.C.\, as we remember and speak up for all who are unsheltered in America by holding a vigil and art installation featuring hundreds of blankets from every state on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol. The the Homeless Remembrance Blanket Project will take place on Dec. 21\, the longest night of the year. \nThe art installation will serve as a visual reminder of unsheltered neighbors during a vigil and broadcast and call to action on the state of homelessness in America.  Blankets will be arriving from each state in the country\, with letters and invitations to lawmakers to visit an agency or ministry with those experiencing homelessness in their district. If you would like to help — by making a blanket\, writing a letter\, stitching donated squares\, setting up and tearing down the art installation or delivering blankets to members of Congress in January for delivery in their districts — please drop us a note here with “Blanket” in the subject line. \n Read news coverage of the 2021 Pennsylvania vigil with Lower Susquehanna Synod Lutherans and other advocates that inspired this year’s event. \n 
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/homeless-remembrance-blanket-project/
LOCATION:United States Capitol\, First St SE\, Washington\, DC 20004\, Washington\, D.C.\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Homelessness
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221223
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SUMMARY:Homeless Remembrance Blanket Project
DESCRIPTION:Join ELCA Witness in Society and partners in homelessness advocacy in Washington\, D.C.\, as we remember and speak up for all who are unsheltered in America by holding a vigil and art installation featuring hundreds of blankets from every state on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol. The the Homeless Remembrance Blanket Project will take place on Dec. 21\, the longest night of the year. \nThe art installation will serve as a visual reminder of unsheltered neighbors during a vigil and broadcast and call to action on the state of homelessness in America.  Blankets will be arriving from each state in the country\, with letters and invitations to lawmakers to visit an agency or ministry with those experiencing homelessness in their district. If you would like to help — by making a blanket\, writing a letter\, stitching donated squares\, setting up and tearing down the art installation or delivering blankets to members of Congress in January for delivery in their districts — please drop us a note here with “Blanket” in the subject line. \n Read news coverage of the 2021 Pennsylvania vigil with Lower Susquehanna Synod Lutherans and other advocates that inspired this year’s event. \n 
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/homeless-remembrance-blanket-project-2/
LOCATION:United States Capitol\, First St SE\, Washington\, DC 20004\, Washington\, D.C.\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Homelessness
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SUMMARY:Homes Within Reach Conference
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe 2022 Pennsylvania Homes Within Reach Conference will be held Dec. 7-9 at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center. \nThe theme for this year’s conference\, “A Stronger\, More Equitable Tomorrow\,” reflects our focus on achieving a just and equitable housing system for ALL Pennsylvanians. The conference will feature more than 50 workshops and plenary sessions on topics ranging from affordable housing development\, utilities\, eviction prevention\, homelessness services\, homeownership\, community revitalization\, and the impacts of COVID-19. We hope the sessions will spark rich conversations on what can and should be done to make sure every Pennsylvanian has a home within reach\, regardless of race\, income\, or ZIP code. LAMPa is a member of the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania\, which hosts the Homes Within Reach conference.  Learn more and register. 
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/homes-within-reach-conference/
LOCATION:Hershey Lodge and Convention Center\, 325 University Drive\, Hershey\, PA\, 17033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Homelessness,Housing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221210
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SUMMARY:Homes Within Reach Conference
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe 2022 Pennsylvania Homes Within Reach Conference will be held Dec. 7-9 at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center. \nThe theme for this year’s conference\, “A Stronger\, More Equitable Tomorrow\,” reflects our focus on achieving a just and equitable housing system for ALL Pennsylvanians. The conference will feature more than 50 workshops and plenary sessions on topics ranging from affordable housing development\, utilities\, eviction prevention\, homelessness services\, homeownership\, community revitalization\, and the impacts of COVID-19. We hope the sessions will spark rich conversations on what can and should be done to make sure every Pennsylvanian has a home within reach\, regardless of race\, income\, or ZIP code. LAMPa is a member of the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania\, which hosts the Homes Within Reach conference.  Learn more and register. 
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/homes-within-reach-conference-2/
LOCATION:Hershey Lodge and Convention Center\, 325 University Drive\, Hershey\, PA\, 17033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Homelessness,Housing
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UID:11389-1667865600-1667951999@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Election Day - Vote in the General Election
DESCRIPTION:November 8th is Election Day!  Join fellow Lutherans and your broader community in participating in this cherished democratic process.  Visit this link from the Pennsylvania Department of State to see other important election dates.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/election-day-vote-in-the-general-election/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221109
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UID:12687-1667865600-1667951999@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Election Day - Vote in the General Election
DESCRIPTION:November 8th is Election Day!  Join fellow Lutherans and your broader community in participating in this cherished democratic process.  Visit this link from the Pennsylvania Department of State to see other important election dates.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/election-day-vote-in-the-general-election-2/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T235959
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UID:11387-1667260800-1667347199@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Last Day to Request Absentee & Mail-in Ballot
DESCRIPTION:November 1st is the last day to apply for an absentee or mail-in ballot for the November election.  Visit this link from the Pennsylvania Department of State to see other important election dates. \nFind out more about how to vote via absentee and mail-in ballots here.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/last-day-to-request-absentee-mail-in-ballot/
CATEGORIES:Civic Participation
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221102
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UID:12686-1667260800-1667347199@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Last Day to Request Absentee & Mail-in Ballot
DESCRIPTION:November 1st is the last day to apply for an absentee or mail-in ballot for the November election.  Visit this link from the Pennsylvania Department of State to see other important election dates. \nFind out more about how to vote via absentee and mail-in ballots here.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/last-day-to-request-absentee-mail-in-ballot-2/
CATEGORIES:Civic Participation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T235959
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UID:11361-1666656000-1666742399@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:ELCA Advocacy Cafe: Public Discourse
DESCRIPTION:Drop by an Advocacy Cafe to hear from ELCA advocacy community leaders about timely topics. The 30-minute presentations will be offered twice on the same day. The day session will wrap-up with 15-minutes for a Q&A session with panelists. The evening session will wrap-up differently\, with 25 minutes to meet in a small group with others to exchange experiences and ideas. \nTue. Oct. 25 – Public Discourse\nElection season is\, unfortunately\, a time of heightened rhetoric aimed at instilling fear and belittling others. The church of Jesus Christ is uniquely equipped to foster and model civil relationships and dialogue\, invite trust amid differences and lead healthy community conversations on the common good.\nOffered in conjunction with the ELCAvotes initiative. \nChoose \n\nDay Session: 30 minutes of content\, 15 minutes of Q&A starting at 1 p.m. ET\n\nREGISTRATION – https://bit.ly/ELCAadvocacycafe-1025day\n\n\nEvening Session: 30 minutes of content\, 25-minute breakouts for facilitated sharing starting at 8 p.m. ET\n\nREGISTRATION – https://bit.ly/ELCAadvocacycafe-1025eve
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/elca-advocacy-cafes-public-discourse/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221026
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UID:12682-1666656000-1666742399@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:ELCA Advocacy Cafe: Public Discourse
DESCRIPTION:Drop by an Advocacy Cafe to hear from ELCA advocacy community leaders about timely topics. The 30-minute presentations will be offered twice on the same day. The day session will wrap-up with 15-minutes for a Q&A session with panelists. The evening session will wrap-up differently\, with 25 minutes to meet in a small group with others to exchange experiences and ideas. \nTue. Oct. 25 – Public Discourse\nElection season is\, unfortunately\, a time of heightened rhetoric aimed at instilling fear and belittling others. The church of Jesus Christ is uniquely equipped to foster and model civil relationships and dialogue\, invite trust amid differences and lead healthy community conversations on the common good.\nOffered in conjunction with the ELCAvotes initiative. \nChoose \n\nDay Session: 30 minutes of content\, 15 minutes of Q&A starting at 1 p.m. ET\n\nREGISTRATION – https://bit.ly/ELCAadvocacycafe-1025day\n\n\nEvening Session: 30 minutes of content\, 25-minute breakouts for facilitated sharing starting at 8 p.m. ET\n\nREGISTRATION – https://bit.ly/ELCAadvocacycafe-1025eve
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/elca-advocacy-cafes-public-discourse-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T235959
DTSTAMP:20260426T070049
CREATED:20220811T000934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T000934Z
UID:11385-1666569600-1666655999@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Last Day to Register to Vote
DESCRIPTION:October 24th is the last day to register to vote for the November election.  Visit this link from the Pennsylvania Department of State to see other important election dates. \nFollow this link to learn more\, and register to vote.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/last-day-to-register-to-vote/
CATEGORIES:Civic Participation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221025
DTSTAMP:20260426T070049
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UID:12684-1666569600-1666655999@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Last Day to Register to Vote
DESCRIPTION:October 24th is the last day to register to vote for the November election.  Visit this link from the Pennsylvania Department of State to see other important election dates. \nFollow this link to learn more\, and register to vote.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/last-day-to-register-to-vote-2/
CATEGORIES:Civic Participation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T235959
DTSTAMP:20260426T070049
CREATED:20221005T142538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T142538Z
UID:11460-1666396800-1666483199@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Susquehanna Summit
DESCRIPTION:LAMPa will join partners in the Lower Susquehanna Synod for the Susquehanna Summit — a day of learning and creation care collaboration. The event will be held at the Columbia Crossing River Trails Center in Lancaster County. The day will feature speakers addressing the connection between faith and creation care\, as well as tips for growing your congregational green team. Learn more and register.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/susquehanna-summit/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221023
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UID:12694-1666396800-1666483199@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Susquehanna Summit
DESCRIPTION:LAMPa will join partners in the Lower Susquehanna Synod for the Susquehanna Summit — a day of learning and creation care collaboration. The event will be held at the Columbia Crossing River Trails Center in Lancaster County. The day will feature speakers addressing the connection between faith and creation care\, as well as tips for growing your congregational green team. Learn more and register.
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/susquehanna-summit-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T000000
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UID:11398-1665014400-1665100799@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Christianity in America: Sacred or Supremacist?
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nSAVE THE DATE! CHRISTIANITY IN AMERICA: SACRED OR SUPREMACIST?—OCTOBER 6\, HARRISBURG \nThe Pennsylvania Council of Churches is beginning a dialogue on Christian Nationalism\, a topic of rising interest in a critical election year where individual candidates describe themselves as members of this movement. The Council of Churches will present a forum titled “Christianity in America: Sacred or Supremacist?” The program will be held on October 6\, 2022\, at Colonial Park United Church of Christ\, 5000 Devonshire Road\, in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. Registration for in-person attendance is required–scroll down for payment information. \nThe keynote speaker for the event is Dr. Robert P. Jones. Dr. Jones is the President and founder of Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) and the author of White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity\, which won a 2021 American Book Award. He is also the author of The End of White Christian America\, which won the 2019 Grawemeyer Award in Religion. Jones writes regularly on politics\, culture\, and religion for The Atlantic online\, NBC Think\, and other outlets. He is frequently featured in major national media\, such as CNN\, MSNBC\, NPR\, The New York Times\, The Washington Post\, and others. Jones writes weekly at https://robertpjones.substack.com\, a newsletter for those dedicated to the work of truth-telling\, repair\, and healing from the legacy of white supremacy in American Christianity. He holds a Ph.D. in religion from Emory University and a M.Div. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Read his full bio. \nDr. Jones’ presentation will be followed by a panel discussion which\, in addition to him\, includes: (1) Marilyn Mayo\, Senior Research Fellow\, Center on Extremism\, Anti-Defamation League\, addressing anti-Semitism in the movement; (2) Rev. Dr. Gregory Edwards\, Founder and Senior Pastor\, Resurrected Life Community Church\, United Church of Christ\, Allentown\, addressing racism and white supremacy; and (3) Rev. Jennifer Butler\, Founder in Residence\, Faith in Public Life\, addressing a scriptural response to the movement. It is anticipated that the panel will also feature a journalist who will speak to how the media covers Christian Nationalism. Dr. Greg Carey of Lancaster Theological Seminary will moderate. \nWe also plan to livestream the program via YouTube Live inclusive of remote sites for groups to participate throughout the state. The anticipated schedule is as follows: \n11:30 am         Lunch gathering with Dr. Jones or those who wish to join. Box lunches will be provided for those choosing to register with that option \n1:30 pm           Dr. Robert P. Jones will speak\, followed by Q&A \n2:30 pm           Break \n2:45 pm           Panel discussion\, followed by Q&A \n4:15 pm           Conclude \nA registration page with opportunities for sponsorship will be available soon. \nFor questions or further information\, contact Rev. Sandra Strauss at s.strauss@pachurches.org or Sarah Filizzi at AdminAssist@pachurches.org. \nWe look forward to seeing you for this exciting event! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/christianity-in-america-sacred-or-supremacist/
LOCATION:Colonial Park United Church of Christ\, 5000 Devonshire Rd\, Harrisburg\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Domestic Violence,Interfaith,Racial Justice
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221007
DTSTAMP:20260426T070049
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UID:12689-1665014400-1665100799@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Christianity in America: Sacred or Supremacist?
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nSAVE THE DATE! CHRISTIANITY IN AMERICA: SACRED OR SUPREMACIST?—OCTOBER 6\, HARRISBURG \nThe Pennsylvania Council of Churches is beginning a dialogue on Christian Nationalism\, a topic of rising interest in a critical election year where individual candidates describe themselves as members of this movement. The Council of Churches will present a forum titled “Christianity in America: Sacred or Supremacist?” The program will be held on October 6\, 2022\, at Colonial Park United Church of Christ\, 5000 Devonshire Road\, in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. Registration for in-person attendance is required–scroll down for payment information. \nThe keynote speaker for the event is Dr. Robert P. Jones. Dr. Jones is the President and founder of Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) and the author of White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity\, which won a 2021 American Book Award. He is also the author of The End of White Christian America\, which won the 2019 Grawemeyer Award in Religion. Jones writes regularly on politics\, culture\, and religion for The Atlantic online\, NBC Think\, and other outlets. He is frequently featured in major national media\, such as CNN\, MSNBC\, NPR\, The New York Times\, The Washington Post\, and others. Jones writes weekly at https://robertpjones.substack.com\, a newsletter for those dedicated to the work of truth-telling\, repair\, and healing from the legacy of white supremacy in American Christianity. He holds a Ph.D. in religion from Emory University and a M.Div. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Read his full bio. \nDr. Jones’ presentation will be followed by a panel discussion which\, in addition to him\, includes: (1) Marilyn Mayo\, Senior Research Fellow\, Center on Extremism\, Anti-Defamation League\, addressing anti-Semitism in the movement; (2) Rev. Dr. Gregory Edwards\, Founder and Senior Pastor\, Resurrected Life Community Church\, United Church of Christ\, Allentown\, addressing racism and white supremacy; and (3) Rev. Jennifer Butler\, Founder in Residence\, Faith in Public Life\, addressing a scriptural response to the movement. It is anticipated that the panel will also feature a journalist who will speak to how the media covers Christian Nationalism. Dr. Greg Carey of Lancaster Theological Seminary will moderate. \nWe also plan to livestream the program via YouTube Live inclusive of remote sites for groups to participate throughout the state. The anticipated schedule is as follows: \n11:30 am         Lunch gathering with Dr. Jones or those who wish to join. Box lunches will be provided for those choosing to register with that option \n1:30 pm           Dr. Robert P. Jones will speak\, followed by Q&A \n2:30 pm           Break \n2:45 pm           Panel discussion\, followed by Q&A \n4:15 pm           Conclude \nA registration page with opportunities for sponsorship will be available soon. \nFor questions or further information\, contact Rev. Sandra Strauss at s.strauss@pachurches.org or Sarah Filizzi at AdminAssist@pachurches.org. \nWe look forward to seeing you for this exciting event! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/christianity-in-america-sacred-or-supremacist-2/
LOCATION:Colonial Park United Church of Christ\, 5000 Devonshire Rd\, Harrisburg\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Domestic Violence,Interfaith,Racial Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T235959
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CREATED:20220817T105906Z
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UID:11409-1664236800-1664323199@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Conversation with the Author\, H. Paul Santmire – EcoActivist Testament
DESCRIPTION:September 27th\, 2022 Join us on Zoom at 8pm ET/ 7 CT/ 6 MT/ 5 PT / 4 AK \nLutherans Restoring Creation is excited to have theologian\, H. Paul Santmire\, join us to talk about his newest book: EcoActivist Testament: Faith Explorations for Fellow Travelers.  \nThis book was written especially for faith-driven ecoactivists who may be feeling overwhelmed\, even going as far as asking\, “why bother?” \nYou can get a copy before the call (details here)\, but don’t feel obliged to have it to join us in conversation – all are welcome! \nPlease register ahead of time to submit questions and get the Zoom link immediately – click here. 
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/conversation-with-the-author-h-paul-santmire-ecoactivist-testament/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Climate,Education,Environment
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220928
DTSTAMP:20260426T070049
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T105906Z
UID:12692-1664236800-1664323199@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Conversation with the Author\, H. Paul Santmire – EcoActivist Testament
DESCRIPTION:September 27th\, 2022 Join us on Zoom at 8pm ET/ 7 CT/ 6 MT/ 5 PT / 4 AK \nLutherans Restoring Creation is excited to have theologian\, H. Paul Santmire\, join us to talk about his newest book: EcoActivist Testament: Faith Explorations for Fellow Travelers.  \nThis book was written especially for faith-driven ecoactivists who may be feeling overwhelmed\, even going as far as asking\, “why bother?” \nYou can get a copy before the call (details here)\, but don’t feel obliged to have it to join us in conversation – all are welcome! \nPlease register ahead of time to submit questions and get the Zoom link immediately – click here. 
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/conversation-with-the-author-h-paul-santmire-ecoactivist-testament-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Climate,Education,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T235959
DTSTAMP:20260426T070049
CREATED:20220730T202900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220730T202900Z
UID:11359-1664236800-1664323199@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:ELCA Advocacy Cafe: Barriers to Voting
DESCRIPTION:Drop by an Advocacy Cafe to hear from ELCA advocacy community leaders about timely topics. The 30-minute presentations will be offered twice on the same day. The day session will wrap-up with 15-minutes for a Q&A session with panelists. The evening session will wrap-up differently\, with 25 minutes to meet in a small group with others to exchange experiences and ideas. \nTue. Sept. 27 – Barriers to Voting\nThe guarantee that all citizens be able to exercise the right to vote on an equal basis is a fundamental requirement for a just society\, affirmed in ELCA social teaching. As individuals\, in congregations and in other partnerships\, acting to remove barriers can demonstrate our Christian faith as Lutherans and have value for our communities and country.\nOffered in conjunction with the ELCAvotes initiative. \nChoose \n\nDay Session: 30 minutes of content\, 15 minutes of Q&A starting at 1 p.m. ET\n\nREGISTRATION – https://bit.ly/ELCAadvocacycafe-0927day\n\n\nEvening Session: 30 minutes of content\, 25-minute breakouts for facilitated sharing starting at 8 p.m. ET\n\nREGISTRATION – https://bit.ly/ELCAadvocacycafe-0927eve
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/elca-advocacy-cafes-barriers-to-voting/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220928
DTSTAMP:20260426T070049
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220730T202900Z
UID:12681-1664236800-1664323199@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:ELCA Advocacy Cafe: Barriers to Voting
DESCRIPTION:Drop by an Advocacy Cafe to hear from ELCA advocacy community leaders about timely topics. The 30-minute presentations will be offered twice on the same day. The day session will wrap-up with 15-minutes for a Q&A session with panelists. The evening session will wrap-up differently\, with 25 minutes to meet in a small group with others to exchange experiences and ideas. \nTue. Sept. 27 – Barriers to Voting\nThe guarantee that all citizens be able to exercise the right to vote on an equal basis is a fundamental requirement for a just society\, affirmed in ELCA social teaching. As individuals\, in congregations and in other partnerships\, acting to remove barriers can demonstrate our Christian faith as Lutherans and have value for our communities and country.\nOffered in conjunction with the ELCAvotes initiative. \nChoose \n\nDay Session: 30 minutes of content\, 15 minutes of Q&A starting at 1 p.m. ET\n\nREGISTRATION – https://bit.ly/ELCAadvocacycafe-0927day\n\n\nEvening Session: 30 minutes of content\, 25-minute breakouts for facilitated sharing starting at 8 p.m. ET\n\nREGISTRATION – https://bit.ly/ELCAadvocacycafe-0927eve
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/elca-advocacy-cafes-barriers-to-voting-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Civic Participation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T235959
DTSTAMP:20260426T070049
CREATED:20220706T172508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T172508Z
UID:11281-1663632000-1663718399@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Capitol All-Stars Legislative Softball Game To Benefit Charitable Food Programs in PA
DESCRIPTION:Since its launch in 2013\, the Capitol All-Stars charitable\, legislative softball game has raised more than $300\,000 to fight hunger in Pennsylvania. \nAlways a fun night under the lights at the FNB Field in Harrisburg\, the game allows lawmakers from both chambers and both parties to get together to hit a home run against hunger! \nJoin your Pennsylvania state legislators\, Hunger-Free Pennsylvania\, Feeding Pennsylvania\, and LAMPa at the game. \nClick here for more!
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/capitol-all-stars-legislative-softball-game-2022/
LOCATION:City Island\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Participation,Hunger
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220921
DTSTAMP:20260426T070049
CREATED:20220706T172508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T172508Z
UID:12679-1663632000-1663718399@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Capitol All-Stars Legislative Softball Game To Benefit Charitable Food Programs in PA
DESCRIPTION:Since its launch in 2013\, the Capitol All-Stars charitable\, legislative softball game has raised more than $300\,000 to fight hunger in Pennsylvania. \nAlways a fun night under the lights at the FNB Field in Harrisburg\, the game allows lawmakers from both chambers and both parties to get together to hit a home run against hunger! \nJoin your Pennsylvania state legislators\, Hunger-Free Pennsylvania\, Feeding Pennsylvania\, and LAMPa at the game. \nClick here for more!
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/capitol-all-stars-legislative-softball-game-2022-2/
LOCATION:City Island\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Participation,Hunger
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T235959
DTSTAMP:20260426T070049
CREATED:20220222T214007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T214007Z
UID:11047-1662854400-1662940799@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Add Your Voices to "God's work. Our hands." Sunday
DESCRIPTION:This day is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America – one church\, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor.  Service activities offer an opportunity for us to explore one of our most basic convictions as Lutherans: that all of life in Jesus Christ – every act of service\, in every daily calling\, in every corner of life – flows freely from a living\, daring confidence in God’s grace. Learn more and find resources here\, including links to order the signature yellow T-shirt. \nLAMPa invites you to add advocacy to your day of service. Let us help you use your voice in love for neighbors near and far. It’s never too early to start planning. Contact us to share your ideas\, and we can help you plan!
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/gods-work-our-hands-sunday-3/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220912
DTSTAMP:20260426T070049
CREATED:20220222T214007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T214007Z
UID:12676-1662854400-1662940799@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:Add Your Voices to "God's work. Our hands." Sunday
DESCRIPTION:This day is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America – one church\, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor.  Service activities offer an opportunity for us to explore one of our most basic convictions as Lutherans: that all of life in Jesus Christ – every act of service\, in every daily calling\, in every corner of life – flows freely from a living\, daring confidence in God’s grace. Learn more and find resources here\, including links to order the signature yellow T-shirt. \nLAMPa invites you to add advocacy to your day of service. Let us help you use your voice in love for neighbors near and far. It’s never too early to start planning. Contact us to share your ideas\, and we can help you plan!
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/gods-work-our-hands-sunday-3-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T235959
DTSTAMP:20260426T070049
CREATED:20220811T000447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T000447Z
UID:11383-1662595200-1662681599@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:WEBINAR:  Win-Win Partnerships to Prevent Evictions
DESCRIPTION:WEBINAR:  \nWin-Win Partnerships to Prevent Evictions: Mediation Programs and Housing Authorities \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Today\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEviction does not have to be the sole option for residents of public housing or with housing subsidies when they are unable to meet the terms of the lease. Join us for a special case study into the partnership between Just Mediation Pittsburgh and the Allegheny County Housing Authority as they work to resolve resident crisis before it leads to an eviction filing. \nMediation is an ideal intervention for landlord tenant disputes. Mediation allows for both sides to come to the table\, gives space to identify the root of the conflict\, and provides equal agency to landlord and tenant to find a solution that works for both. This is critically important for housing authorities who can be some of the largest landlords in town working with the most vulnerable tenants. \nWe will discuss: \n\nthe mechanics of the partnership;\nthe value of the service to both the residents and the Housing Authority; and\nthe role other community partners play to ensure this partnership lasts for years to come.\n\nSpeakers: \n\nAaron Erb | Executive Director | Just Mediation Pittsburgh\nRich Stephenson | Chief Financial Officer | Allegheny County Housing Authority\nAbby Rae LaCombe | Executive Director | RentHelpPGH\nAdam DiBuo | Managing Attorney | Neighborhood Legal Services\n\nRegistration will close at 2:00PM – 1 hour prior to the webinar start time \nYou will receive the link and call in information from the Housing Alliance 1 hour prior to the webinar \n**Pricing** \nFree for Members \n$25 for Non-Members \nEmail info@housingalliancepa.org to verify your membership \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: \nSeptember 8\, 2022 \n3:00PM-4:00PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: \nClick Here to Register  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHousing Alliance Resources \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPromising Practices: Landlord – Tenant Mediation \nEviction Prevention  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nwww.housingalliancepa.org
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/webinar-win-win-partnerships-to-prevent-evictions/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Homelessness,Housing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220909
DTSTAMP:20260426T070049
CREATED:20220811T000447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T000447Z
UID:12683-1662595200-1662681599@www.lutheranadvocacypa.org
SUMMARY:WEBINAR:  Win-Win Partnerships to Prevent Evictions
DESCRIPTION:WEBINAR:  \nWin-Win Partnerships to Prevent Evictions: Mediation Programs and Housing Authorities \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Today\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEviction does not have to be the sole option for residents of public housing or with housing subsidies when they are unable to meet the terms of the lease. Join us for a special case study into the partnership between Just Mediation Pittsburgh and the Allegheny County Housing Authority as they work to resolve resident crisis before it leads to an eviction filing. \nMediation is an ideal intervention for landlord tenant disputes. Mediation allows for both sides to come to the table\, gives space to identify the root of the conflict\, and provides equal agency to landlord and tenant to find a solution that works for both. This is critically important for housing authorities who can be some of the largest landlords in town working with the most vulnerable tenants. \nWe will discuss: \n\nthe mechanics of the partnership;\nthe value of the service to both the residents and the Housing Authority; and\nthe role other community partners play to ensure this partnership lasts for years to come.\n\nSpeakers: \n\nAaron Erb | Executive Director | Just Mediation Pittsburgh\nRich Stephenson | Chief Financial Officer | Allegheny County Housing Authority\nAbby Rae LaCombe | Executive Director | RentHelpPGH\nAdam DiBuo | Managing Attorney | Neighborhood Legal Services\n\nRegistration will close at 2:00PM – 1 hour prior to the webinar start time \nYou will receive the link and call in information from the Housing Alliance 1 hour prior to the webinar \n**Pricing** \nFree for Members \n$25 for Non-Members \nEmail info@housingalliancepa.org to verify your membership \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: \nSeptember 8\, 2022 \n3:00PM-4:00PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: \nClick Here to Register  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHousing Alliance Resources \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPromising Practices: Landlord – Tenant Mediation \nEviction Prevention  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nwww.housingalliancepa.org
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/webinar-win-win-partnerships-to-prevent-evictions-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Homelessness,Housing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220901T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220901T235959
DTSTAMP:20260426T070049
CREATED:20220811T002746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T002746Z
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SUMMARY:Beginning of the "Season of Creation"
DESCRIPTION:From Season of Creation’s “Invitation to Join Season of Creation 2022.” \nThe Season of Creation is the annual Christian celebration to listen and respond together to the cry of Creation: the ecumenical family around the world unites to pray and protect our common home\, the Oikos of God. The Season “Celebration” begins 1 September\, the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation\, and ends 4 October\, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi\, the patron saint of ecology beloved by many Christian denominations. Following the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity\, we begin the Season of Creation “Preparation” to reach local leaders and call our communities to participate actively by raising awareness of the theme\, and how to respond to the cry of creation where the Lord calls us in our diverse contexts. \n2022 Theme \nThis year we will unite around the theme\, “Listen to the Voice of Creation.” During the COVID-19 pandemic\, many have become familiar with the concept of being muted in conversations. Many voices are muted in public discourse around climate change and the ethics of Earth-keeping. These are voices of those who suffer the impacts of climate change. These are voices of people who hold generational wisdom about how to live gratefully within the limits of the land. These are voices of a diminishing diversity of more-than-human species. It is the voice of the Earth. The 2022 Season of Creation theme raises awareness of our need to listen to the voice of creation. \nThe Psalmist declares\, “The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims God’s handiwork. Day to day pours forth speech\, and night to night declares knowledge their voice is not heard; yet their voice goes out through all the Earth\, and their words to the end of the world.” (19: 1-4) Creation never ceases to proclaim\, but do we listen? During the Season of Creation\, our common prayer and action can help us listen for the voices of those who are silenced. In prayer we lament the individuals\, communities\, species\, and ecosystems who are lost\, and those whose livelihoods are threatened by habitat loss and climate change. In prayer we center the cry of the Earth and the cry of the poor. \nListening to the voice of creation offers members of the Christian family a rich entry point for interfaith and interdisciplinary dialogue and practice. By listening to the voice of all creation\, humans from all cultures and sectors of life can be joined in our vocation to care for our common home (oikos). May this 2022 Season of Creation renew our ecumenical unity! And may this season of prayer and action be a time to Listen to the Voice of Creation\, so that our lives in words and deeds proclaim good news for all the Earth!
URL:https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/event/beginning-of-the-season-of-creation/
CATEGORIES:Climate,Environment,Sustainable Agriculture,Water Justice
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