With more Americans struggling financially, payday loans are coming under scrutiny for trapping the working poor in a vicious cycle of debt. Armen Keteyian reports. Aired on CBS Evening News July 29, 2008.
Date: Monday, March 30th
Time: 5:30 & 6:30 PM Location: St. Bernard Catholic Church
1617 W Pine St, Appleton
Behind Xavier School on Prospect Ave Treatment Instead of Prison: Saving Money, Saving Communities, Saving Families
5:30pm - Department of Corrections Secretary Speaks Out
Department of Corrections Secretary, Rick Raemisch to speak on Governor Doyle's plan for earned release, enhancing corrections programs and investing in our communities, question and answer session to follow. Free and open to the public.
6:30pm - Community Forum, Treatment Instead of Prison
The Fox Valley has pioneered efforts to address drug and alcohol addiction with treatment for non-violent offenders through several local initiatives. In a recent statement, Governor Doyle remarked on the need for prison reform and the need to offer community based options to low-risk offenders. Reform is needed…treatment is needed.
• How does drug and alcohol addiction impact our justice system?
• Will treatment make safer neighborhoods?
• Can Wisconsin afford to build additional prisons?
• What treatment options are available in the Fox Valley?
Get your questions answered at this forum with guest panelists including Outagamie Circuit Court Judge Nancy Krueger.
Event sponsored by ESTHER - Free and open to the public
Contributors include: Family Services, Mooring House, NAMI, ThedaCare
No foolin'! The committee was in session in Lawrence University's Stansbury Theatre from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Opening to a packed crowd, the meeting offered opportunities for citizens and interest groups to share their views and positions on items included in (or omitted from) the Governor's proposed 2010-11 budget. ESTHER was well represented. Gwen Gibson and Rev. Maynard Beemer spoke (see photo) on behalf of earned early release and drivers certificates for immigrants who cannot get driver's licensesbecause of RealID. Representatives from JOSHUA were also present and spoke.
Help Shape the Historic Decision To Bring Health Care to All Americans
Ride the WISDOM Bus To Washington DC
Depart: Milwaukee on June 23 at 6PM Arrival: Milwaukee June 26 about 6AM Cost per person: $100 and includes bus, lodging and 2 meals. (You will be responsible for the remainder of your meals.)
In Washington DC, thousands from across the nation will gather to:
-Get valuable information to progress the national health care debate
-Visit the offices of congressional representatives
-Join thousands of people of faith for an Interfaith Service of Witness and Prayer on June 24th
-Take part in an even larger rally for Health Care Reform on June 25th
Please don’t delay; there are a limited number of seats on the bus.
> Register for this National Health Care Summit in DC by June 7th <
Join the Summit: Informational Strategy Session on Wisconsin's Judicial & Correctional Policies
When: Tuesday, September 1st
Time: Presentation Workshops 1:00-5:00pm; Award Dinner 5:00-7:00pm
Location: First United Methodist Church, Madison (203 Wisconsin Avenue)
Join us in a discussion and action on State and County judicial and correctional policies. Three panel discussions followed by workshops in the area of proposed legislation for OWI offences, effective use of $10 Million Becky Young Community Justice Fund, and adequate funding and programming for Treatment Alternatives and Diversion (TAD).
Guest Presenters:
Senator Lena Taylor
Representative Gordon Hintz
Walter Dickey, Dean Law School
Jerry Hancock, Prison Ministry
Wendel Hruska, Project Return
Mike Olig, Safe Streets Program
Marilyn Walczak, Justice 2000
Brenda Wesley, NAMI Milwaukee
Conor Williams, MICAH
Dinner and award reception including the Madison Church Choral Group will follow. Register in advance, call the WISDOM Office at 414-831-2070 or email wisdomwi@sbcglobal.net. Registration cost $15 for meal and materials. Scholarship available.
Sponsored by Wisconsin Organizations in Support of Treatment Instead of Prison.
For additional information, contact Joe Ellwanger: 414-736-2480.
Included! In-State College Tuition for Immigrant Students
On Friday, May 22nd the Joint Finance Committee voted in favor of in-state college tuition fees for immigrant students graduating from Wisconsin high schools.
Included! Driver's Cards for Immigrant Workers
The Joint Finance Committee 12-4 along party lines to approve an amendment to the state budget to include driver's cards for immigrants. This critical step in the legislative process was the result of the hard work that has been achieved collectively by members of the Coalition for Safe Roads and supporters.
On June 13th, the Assembly passed Driver Cards and In-State Tuition in the State Budget!
Next Step, the Senate-
Call your Senators and tell them to pass a budget that includes in-state tuition and driver's cards for immigrants and pass it FAST! Ask them to support the Driver Card provision in the State Budget. To find your legislators, click here: Who is my Senator?
Senators in our region:
Senator Robert Cowles, (800) 334-1465
Senator Michael Ellis, (920) 751-4801
Senator Randy Hopper, (608) 266-5300
Senator Al Lasee, (920) 336-8830
Senator Joe Leibham, (888) 295-8750
Some Helpful Advice for When you Call your Legislators:
Give them your name and let them know that you live in their district. They may ask for your contact information.
Ask them to support the Driver Card provision in the 2009-2011 State Budget. Tell them why this is important to you and your community.
If they support the Driver Card provision, thank them for being a supporter.
This event will provide an update on the major issues of affordable and accessible health care for all in the national debate and the legislative prossess. The event will also provide health care reform advocates with the key message points needed to carry this historic battle to victory. Event sponsored by our partner, Citizen Action of Wisconsin.
Powerful Leaders for Justice - 2 Day Leadership Training
Friday, May 15th – Saturday, May 16th
6:00pm with dinner on Friday, through 4:00pm on Saturday
St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, 2040 Hillside Lane, Green Bay
Suggested Minimum Donation of $25
About this training opportunity:
Powerful Leaders for Justice is a unique training opportunity. WISDOM (our state-wide network) in partnership with ESTHER and JOSHUA has taken key community organizing concepts from Gamaliel national weeklong training and has condensed it into a two-day program. This training will provide leadership skills and action tools for those wanting to make powerful change in their communities. English and Spanish tracks will be offered.
You will learn about what it means to be a powerful leader, how your own interests can be an aid in changing the community, methods of relationship building and how to “cut” an issue, putting into action steps toward positive change.
What is included?
Meals and snacks will be provided beginning with dinner on Friday through breakfast and lunch on Saturday. Housing will be available through host families for those not residing in Green Bay. Childcare will be provided at the church during training sessions only.
We have limited space for participants. Register today!
No foolin'! The committee was in session in Lawrence University's Stansbury Theatre from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Opening to a packed crowd, the meeting offered opportunities for citizens and interest groups to share their views and positions on items included in (or omitted from) the Governor's proposed 2010-11 budget. ESTHER was well represented. Gwen Gibson and Rev. Maynard Beemer spoke (see photo) on behalf of earned early release and drivers certificates for immigrants who cannot get driver's licenses because of RealID. Representatives from JOSHUA were also present and spoke.
