Jobs with Justice and St. Charles Church will hold a Neighborhood Town Hall on the Economic Crisis to discuss the cause of the crisis, our government's response, and practical solutions in the interests of ordinary people instead of corporate and bank CEOs. Save the Date!
What: With rising unemployment, foreclosures, and unsustainable health care costs, a neighborhood town hall will be held to discuss the cause of this huge economic crisis and the opportunities that exist for making a better life. In addition to finding available resources and services, neighbors will share ideas for new solutions that will help working people and low income families.
Speakers: Robin Hahnel, economics professor at PSU and Alan Hipolito from the community group Verde will help us understand how this economic mess happened and will provide examples of an economy that works for ordinary people instead of corporate and bank CEOs. Break out groups will gather to discuss practical actions and solutions for the critical issues of jobs, foreclosures/renters' rights, & health care.
WHEN: Tuesday, June 30, 2009, 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30 for refreshments and to browse resource tables on jobs programs/training, housing counseling, food banks, health clinics, and social services.
WHERE: St. Charles Church, 5310 NE 42nd Ave., Portland.
Call Jobs with Justice at 503-236-5573 to reserve free childcare or for information. Also see www.jwjpdx.org. Spanish translation available.
WHY: On January 31st Jobs with Justice, the Economic Justice Action Group of the First Unitarian Church, and over 55 other local organizations sponsored a Town Hall on the crisis, which drew over 800 people. A number of initiatives were started in part from the inspiration of that event. Taking the message to Portland neighborhoods that there is hope for more than a recovery, indeed, for a better life for everyone, is one such project.
Also endorsed by: Concordia Neighborhood Association, Central NE Neighbors, Verde, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Oregon Tradeswomen, St. Andrew Church, Office of Neighborhood Involvement, ACORN, NE Emergency Food Program at Luther Memorial Church, Street Roots, Transit Riders Union. More to come.
