JONAH

 Celebrates 2 Years of Making a Difference!

JONAH enters its 3rd year of grassroots organizing in the  Chippewa Valley with a clear sense of direction and a full head of steam.

The member congregations that make up JONAH recognize that while good works, and acts of charity and compassion are important, they do little to address root causes of poverty and injustice.  "People of faith, coming together under one Creator have a chance to do more than just pull people out of the river - they have a chance bring about lasting change - to find out why people are falling into the river to begin with, and to repair the slippery slope!"

Our arms have grown weary.  We lack the resources and energy and stamina to save everyone.  We must go upstream to find out why people are falling in to the river to begin with.  We must get the bridge fixed; we must repair the slippery slope; we must change the circumstances that are forcing people into the river.

• Right now we are leading the charge to stop predatory lending practices in the Chippewa Valley and create access to credit for the poor of our community

• Right now we are actively supporting local initiatives like the Day Report Center, Drug and Mental Health Court, which provide treatment, alternatives and diversions for the non-violent jail populations - saving taxpayer dollars, reducing recidivism, and providing meaningful treatment and support alternatives to warehousing

• Right now we are helping bring about change in the recycling habits of our communities through the establishment of eco-teams; improvement in collection containers and practice

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