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Policy Webinar on Anti-Racism, sponsored by Ohio Council of Churches

Thursday, May 21, 12noon-1pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

The Ohio Council of Churches is putting top emphasis on racism this year.

The new leaders, the Rev. Jack Sullivan and the Rev. Brandi Slaughter, have put together a meaningful program of events, including a “lunch and learn” webinar series, “Feeding the Multitude.” This interactive webinar series will be held via Zoom the third Thursday of each month from 12noon to 1pm.

This series aims to do the following.

• Deepen your knowledge on social justice issues

Unitarian Universalist Climate Action Roundtable

Wednesday, May 13, 8-9pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

The Unitarian Universalist Climate Action Roundtable is a monthly opportunity for Unitarian Universalist Climate Action Teams [CATs], activists, and friends to come together online or by phone for conversation about spiritual resources, current events, stories, questions and struggles, and calls for action and solidarity towards climate justice.

Advocacy: Critical Need for Emergency Rental Assistance

Tuesday, May 5, 9:30-10:15am, this webinar requires advance registration

With nearly one million Ohioans applying for unemployment benefits within just a few short weeks, it is imperative that we put together a groundswell of community support for substantial emergency rental assistance. The next couple of weeks are critical in advancing our advocacy efforts and we need your help! Join us to learn about our call on Congress to include $100 billion for emergency rental assistance in the next coronavirus relief package.

Lunch ’n’ Learn: Montgomery County Jail and COVID-19

Wednesday, May 6, 12noon-1:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

On March 9, the Montgomery County Jail Coalition hosted a Lunch ’n’ Learn addressing the poor conditions and overcrowding in the jail and different alternatives to building a new jail.

Montgomery County has hired a consultant to help it decide what should be done. An early draft of that consultant’s report recommended a new or renovated jail with 1,200 beds: a 50% increase over current use.

On May 6, we invite you to join us as we revisit this conversation.

Farm Vision Workshop: An On-Line Webinar sponsored by Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association [OEFFA]

Sunday, May 17, 2-4:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Are you an aspiring or new farmer planning your dream farm?

OEFFA’s popular half-day “Farm Vision” workshop is headed online this year!

It can help you map out your farm vision, clarify your goals and values, and assess your strengths, resources, and needs before beginning a farming enterprise.

Webinar: The 2020 Census and COVID-19: Implications for Communities: A Panel Discussion

Friday, May 8, 12noon-1pm, this on-line event requires advance registration via Zoom

The “2020 Census and COVID-19: Implications for Communities” panel discussion will be the first in a series of events on “Cities and Regions in the Post-Coronavirus Era,” initiating community conversations on what lessons we can learn from this crisis to create a more resilient and sustainable world.

Vote by Mail in Ohio: The Best Way to Do It

Wednesday, May 6, 7-8:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

With a massive vote by mail effort needed for the November 2020 election, how should Ohio proceed?

This on-line event will be a video forum with voting rights experts from Colorado, Oregon and Ohio.

• Amanda Gonzalez Executive Director, Colorado Common Cause

• Jen Miller Executive Director, League of Women Voters Ohio

• Kate Titus, Executive Director, Common Cause Oregon

• Catherine Turcer, Executive Director, Common Cause Ohio

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