Social Justice
Happy New Year!
Posted January 2nd, 2009 by Citizens ProjectThe new year always provides a great opportunity to wrap up old business, celebrate successes, and approach the coming twelve months with a renewed enthusiasm and purpose for the work we do! If you haven't yet, please take a moment to honor your own accomplishments in 2008, even before you tackle those new year's resolutions!
Citizens Project had a great 2008! Just a few of our achievements were:
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Samantha Bee vs. McCain's Air Quote Dismissal of Women's "Health"
Posted October 31st, 2008 by AlyssaKAwesomely great take on McCain's total dismissal of women's reproductive health.
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Posted October 1st, 2008 by SamanthaPhilanthropic Interests:
social justice, homelessness, poverty, hunger, education, arts
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Posted September 24th, 2008 by angela_rose in
Philanthropic Interests:
Helping nonprofits receive money via mobile donations! >> mgive.com
General Interests:
Music lover, budding philanthropist and self-educator.
Favorite Non-Profits:
We need them, we need to give to them, we need to support them, we need to volunteer for them, and we need to spread the word for them. And sometimes it really does take only $5 or a Facebook widget.
Who's your favorite philanthropist or social justice activist & why?:
All those who are actively participating in philanthropy on whatever level they can, because as Margaret Mead said: "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
Recommended Reading:
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
Favorite Links:
http://www.mgive.com
http://www.twitter.com/angela_rose
http://www.digg.com
Favorite quote:
In order to change an existing paradigm you do not struggle to try and change the problematic model. You create a new model and make the old one obsolete. // Buckminster Fuller
Favorite Restaurants:
Racines and Snooze
Citizens Project's First Blog!
Posted September 23rd, 2008 by Citizens ProjectWe at Citizens Project are delighted to be participating in My Colorado, and we are proud members of Community Shares!
Because a large part of our organizational mission is to help people find - and use - their voice to create positive change in their communities, the My Colorado project is a natural fit for us!
We promise to try to keep our blog updated with current, important information about what Citizens Project is doing to promote and protect equality, religious freedom through separation of church and state, and diversity in the Pikes Peak region. We welcome your feedback!
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Profile for JodiK
Posted September 9th, 2008 by JodiK in
Philanthropic Interests:
Poverty, animal welfare, education, abused & neglected children
General Interests:
Books & movies
Now, when the economy is so frightening and makes us all want to batten down the hatches, is the most important time to invest in our communities. The services provided by our amazing nonprofit sector are all the more essential as things get tougher all over. A healthy nonprofit sector means a healthy community. We have to look out for each other on a local, national and global scale.
Who's your favorite philanthropist or social justice activist & why?:
I know it's a cliche but Ghandi - who wanted us all to be the change we want to see in the world
Recommended Reading:
A Return to Love - Marianne Williamson
Favorite Links:
http://www.amma.org/
http://www.marianne.com/
Favorite quote:
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It is not just in some of us; it is in everyone. Marianne Williamson
Favorite Restaurants:
Zaidy's!
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Posted August 10th, 2008 by Bruce Thron-WeberGeneral Interests:
Recreating the Criminal Justice System in Colorado; Spirituality and Social Action; Music
Favorite Non-Profits:
I like to support organizations that may not be in the mainstream and thus may not get as much support from the general philanthropic community.
Who's your favorite philanthropist or social justice activist & why?:
John Woolman, Ghandi
People in jail and prison are human, too
Posted August 10th, 2008 by Bruce Thron-WeberI have been working with people in jails and prisons for 30 years and find that many of them seem to be good people. They have made mistakes and often more than one, but many of them are ready to turn their lives around. I think that inmates and people who are transitioning to freedom have some of the greatest potential for adding value to our society because up until now, they have not applied themselves in a positive direction. Once they begin doing that, they can bound forward. They are a dormant treasure.
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Profile for john
Posted August 1st, 2008 by johnPhilanthropic Interests:
I am currently volunteering with the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence on the public awareness project I initiated while working there over ten years ago - Voices Against Violence. My other interests include GLBT issues and animal welfare.
Favorite Non-Profits:
Who's your favorite philanthropist or social justice activist & why?:
Erin Gray - Erin has dedicated her life to ending violence against women.
Favorite Restaurants:
Bubba Gumps
Pikes Peak Justice and Peace Commission Charity
How you can Help:
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Description:
We promote the values of nonviolence, sustainable living, social and economic justice.
Programs and Projects:
We hope you’ll consider participating in the many programs we offer: Sustainable Living, Social and Economic Justice, Dynamic Peacemaking and Peace Camp.
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Description:
We promote the values of nonviolence, sustainable living, social and economic justice.
Programs and Projects:
We hope you’ll consider participating in the many programs we offer: Sustainable Living, Social and Economic Justice, Dynamic Peacemaking and Peace Camp.
Website:
Mission:
The Pikes Peak Justice and Peace Commission is a community-based organization grounded in principles of nonviolence, solidarity with the poor and oppressed, sustainable living and social and economic justice. We engage our community as partners in creating systemic change on local, national and global issues by educating, organizing and nurturing a world of justice and peace.
We promote the values of nonviolence, sustainable living, social and economic justice.
The Commission was founded in February, 1978 and became incorporated with the state of Colorado on November 24, 1978. It was awarded 501 c(3) status in August, 1988.
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