New location of Joint Finance Committee Hearing - Neenah!
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
April 13, 2011
Pickard Auditorium, Neenah High School
Speak out for a just state budget!
We will all be impacted by the proposed state budget. Those that will sacrifice the most are those that are the most vulnerable in our midst. The poor and working low-income families, students, seniors, immigrants, and those in need of health care will see dramatic cuts to service. At a time where we need a focus on jobs to increase the quality of life, we call for our state legislature to consider first the quality of life for the those with the most to lose.
If you can’t attend, please consider making a written statement (click here) for us to give to the committee.To read WISDOM's statement on the budget, click here and visit the website Pray for Justice in Wisconsin.
Click on link above to watch an interview of ESTHER leader Penny Robinson during the Joint Finance Committee hearing in Stevens Point held on April 8th.
Esta es una oportunidad ideal por nuevos lideres asi como lideres experimentados que quieren trabajar mas eficazmente en sus organizaciones y comunidades de fe. La capacitacion incluye:
Ideas basicas de organizacion comunitaria basada en la fe
Maneras de construir relaciones por medio de conversaciones cara-cara
Maneras de crear y de fortalecer equipos
Metodos para manejar reuniones y para construir organizaciones fuertes
Problemas y como podemos trabajar juntos para enfrentar las mismas
Planeacion de acciones para realizar comunidades justas y fuertes
Fecha: 26-27 Agosto
El viernes: Empezamos a las 5:00 PM con una cena y con tiemp de meditacion. Continuamos hasta las 9:00 PM.
El sabado: Trabajamos desde las 8:30 AM hasta las 3:30 PM
Lugar: Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 740 East College Ave, Appleton
Costo: $20 con comida incluida (la cena del viernes y el desayuno y el almuerzo del sabado.
Idiomas: Usted puede escoger enter espanol y ingles
Registracion: Para registrarse, contacte a Stephanie Gyldenvand por email a esther.foxvalley@gmail.com o por telefono a 920-216-0891. En el email ponga su nombre y appellidos y su congregacion o organizacion. Tambien cuentenos si quiere quedarse con una familia la noche del viernes. Por favor, envie un cheque a favor de ESTHER a 140 South Green Bay Road, Neenah, WI 54956.
This is an ideal opportunity for new leaders and for experienced leaders who want to work more effectively. The training includes:
Basic overview of faith-based community organizing
Building relationships through one-on-one conversations
How to create and strengthen core teams
How to hold effective meetings and build strong organizations
Issues and how we work together to address issues
Planning actions to bring about strong and just communities
Date: August 26-27
Friday: We begin at 5:00 PM with a dinner followed by time for reflection. We continue with the training until 9:00 PM
Saturday: We work from 8:30 AM until 3:30 PM
Place: Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 740 East College Ave, Appleton
Cost: $20 including Meals (dinner on Friday, breakfast and lunch on Saturday)
Languages: You will be able to choose between English and Spanish
Registration: To register,contact Stephanie Gyldenvand by email at esther.foxvalley@gmail.com or by phone at920-216-0891. In the email, include your full name and your congregation or organization. Also, please let us know if you want to stay with a family on Friday night. Please send a check made out to ESTHER to 140 South Green Bay Road, Neenah, WI 54956.
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Stephanie Gyldenvand, ESTHER organizer, receives recognition for her strong leadership and justice work through ESTHER and other community involvement!
What has your experience been with Logisticare? ESTHER has heard that some Logisticare clients in Wisconsin have been denied transportation and have not been informed of their rights. We have also heard that some local transportation providers working with Logisticare have not been paid or were not paid in a timely manner. Some legislators are calling for an audit, but knowing specific stories and details would help a great deal. Click here to send us your story.
On March 14, 2013, ESTHER will take part in the event People of Faith United for Justice Action Day. We want to get 1,000 people from across Wisconsin to learn about key issues of justice, talk about ways to take action, and meet with our legislators at the State Capitol. We will be focusing with our legislators primarily on prison reform and the 11x15 campaign for safer and healthier communities. We hope to fill a bus for this event, and we hope to see you there!
What:People of Faith United for Justice Madison Action Day When: Thursday, March 14, from 9:00-3:00 Where: State Capitol, Madison, WI Cost: TBD, we hope to take a bus and include lunch.
What has your experience been with Logisticare? ESTHER has heard that some Logisticare clients in Wisconsin have been denied transportation and have not been informed of their rights. We have also heard that some local transportation providers working with Logisticare have not been paid or were not paid in a timely manner. Some legislators are calling for an audit, but knowing specific stories and details would help a great deal. 
On March 14, 2013, ESTHER will take part in the event People of Faith United for Justice Action Day. We want to get 1,000 people from across Wisconsin to learn about key issues of justice, talk about ways to take action, and meet with our legislators at the State Capitol. We will be focusing with our legislators primarily on prison reform and the 11x15 campaign for safer and healthier communities. We hope to fill a bus for this event, and we hope to see you there!
