In response to the pandemic, a website was created to help immigrants who were suffering because they were not eligible to receive any government support. More than $30,000 was used to help more than 130 families with rent, utilities, and groceries. In addition, the task force is working on resettling Afghan refugees and starting the Immi
In response to the pandemic, a website was created to help immigrants who were suffering because they were not eligible to receive any government support. More than $30,000 was used to help more than 130 families with rent, utilities, and groceries. In addition, the task force is working on resettling Afghan refugees and starting the Immigrant Legal Services Project.
Meeting time: Second Tuesday of the month - 6:00 p.m.
The Burlington Coalition for Dismantling Racism (BCDR) culminated the year with “A Year In Review” that looked back on all the organization accomplished in 2020, a year of significant growth for the Coalition. In addition to bringing diversity programming to the Burlington Area School District (BASD) and the broader Burlington community,
The Burlington Coalition for Dismantling Racism (BCDR) culminated the year with “A Year In Review” that looked back on all the organization accomplished in 2020, a year of significant growth for the Coalition. In addition to bringing diversity programming to the Burlington Area School District (BASD) and the broader Burlington community, BCDR also drafted a comprehensive antiracism policy to push for systemic change in the district. Now, BCDR is in the midst of forging a partnership with Burlington officials to help the effort to make Burlington a better place to live for BIPOC.
Meeting time: Tenative
The environmental justice task force is developing their Rights of Nature work. While fairly new, their mission is to recognize the legal rights of the natural world - eco-systems, resources, species.
Meeting time: First Friday of every month - 10:00 a.m. in RIC Office Conference Room
RIC’s Transformational Task Force is currently working on attending various Racine County Circuit Court hearings to witness first-hand how our local system of justice is operating. In addition, we are educating ourselves on the legal system by attending training sessions conducted by outside groups doing advocacy work in this area as well
RIC’s Transformational Task Force is currently working on attending various Racine County Circuit Court hearings to witness first-hand how our local system of justice is operating. In addition, we are educating ourselves on the legal system by attending training sessions conducted by outside groups doing advocacy work in this area as well as meeting with local attorneys and the Wisconsin State Public Defender’s office.
Meeting time: Fourth Thursday of every month - 6:30 p.m.
Racine Interfaith Coalition has been involved in non-partisan voter outreach through its Turn up the Vote (TUTV) program since 2011, but the effort went into high gear during 2020, even with the limitations brought on by the pandemic. They continue their work year long and especially in 2022 closer to the midterms.
Meeting time: Second Tuesday of every month - 6:00 p.m.
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