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We are Better Together
(in person, virtually,
and especially now)

 
6/10/2020

Dear Interfaith Friends, 

This week, like the one before it, we find ourselves in the midst of many crises, from public health to social justice to economic. As we face these difficult, uncertain times, let us remember that our strength comes from our unity. 

In this week's email, we share ways you can help our community that are related to both COVID-19 and the Black Lives Matter movement. At the end of this email, you will find a video interview with Mark Bell. As always, we encourage you to share this information with your faith communities and agencies. 

Urgent Need for Commercial Space for Temporary Shelter Use:
Shelter At The Aztlan Center Must Close In June

Service providers have been providing day, evening, and overnight shelter coupled with health screenings for people experiencing homelessness at the Northside Aztlan Community Center since the COVID-19 pandemic started in mid-March. The City was able to provide that space temporarily and now has to move shelter out of Aztlan to allow for childcare, summer camps, and other regular programming. This large space has been effective for providing services and health screenings to people experiencing homelessness, so we are hoping to find a big gym or ballroom-like space to continue to provide shelter that allows for physical distancing.

If you have a facility that is ready for renovation or closed for some reason, and/or a big dining room, meeting room, or other large space that isn’t being used, that could potentially be used as a temporary sheltering space, please contact Beth Sowder, City of Fort Collins Social Sustainability Department Director, bsowder@fcgov.com or 970-221-6752. Thank you!


Project Self Sufficiency Has Many Services Available 
Project Self-Sufficiency is a nonprofit in Larimer County that works with single parents. Our primary goal is higher education and career related employment to ensure single parents have the knowledge and skills to be financially independent for their families. Our services have not ended despite the COVID-19 pandemic! We are still available to meet with new applicants and participants via phone and virtual meetings. We have seen an increased need for our services and have risen to meet the needs of our community.  Additionally, we are hosting presentations to organizations in our community to reach a broader scope of potential applicants at this trying time. To find out more please visit us at http://bringthepower.org/about-us/ To request an informational presentation, please contact Amanda Orozco and Sarah Wooldridge at amanda@bringthepower.org and sarah@bringthepower.org. 

Salvation Army Seeking Help with Breakfast Program
The Salvation Army continues to provide traditional social services to those they serve, including food and shelter, during these unprecedented times. In Fort Collins, The Salvation Army has seen the needs of those they serve increase. The Fort Collins Salvation Army is in urgent need of items that allow them to safely serve breakfast to anyone in need. These items include plastic silverware, paper bowls, paper napkins, disposable coffee cups and ground coffee. The Salvation Army will accept these items as well as food and hygiene donations from 9am-4pm Monday – Friday at their location – 3901 South Mason Street, Fort Collins. Learn more and give at fortcollins.salvationarmy.org or salarmy.us/IMcovidinfo.
 

Police Brutality Protest in Old Town Square - Friday, June 12 at 12:00 p.m.
This is a peaceful protest. Masks and social distancing are encouraged. Signs are welcome; feel free to bring extra signs or materials to make them. Pictures of those whose lives were lost due to police violence are welcome, but we ask that there is nothing graphic. We expect a peaceful display, but strongly encourage those with children to arrange childcare. See Facebook event. 

March for Change 2020 in Old Town Square - Sat, June 13 at 11:00 a.m.
Join us for a peaceful gathering created to shed necessary light on recent events and support and listen to one another in accordance with Black Lives Matter Movement and solidarity for our Black brothers and sisters. We want to promote unity and incite change, any violence or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated and will be handled accordingly. We will be marching from the Square to the Oval (~1 mi) together - wear proper clothing items. All are welcome, please share through social media and word of mouth. Please make sure to wear a mask and adhere to the social distancing rules. Bring signs, flowers, candles, and anything else you deem necessary to honor the victims of police brutality. 
See Facebook event. 

Baha'i Race Unity Day - Sunday, June 14 
One of the most important mandates of the Baha'i Faith is the establishment of unity among the peoples of the world and to eliminate all forms of prejudice. Decades ago the nationally recognized Race Unity Day was established by the Baha'i's in order to celebrate our diversity.Titled "Reset to Our Destiny: E Pluribus Unum," this year's event, which begins at 4:00 p.m. EDT, will feature such nationally recognized figures as actor Rainn Wilson, actor-musician Penn Badgley, labor leader and Civil Rights activist Dolores Huerta, author-educator Joy DeGruy, and former New Orleans mayor Mitch Landrieu. Radio and TV broadcast journalist Celeste Headlee will serve as host. This event will be livestreamed on Youtube. Click here to learn more. 

Town Hall Listening Session - Sunday, June 14 at 3:00 p.m.
 The World Wisdoms Project and Fort Collins Area Interfaith Council are teaming up to have a sustained and deepened conversation about race, privilege, white supremacy and how to make Northern Colorado – and our nation – a more equitable, healing community for all. Join us for the first in this effort: a virtual listening session this Sunday at 3:00 p.m. highlighting the experiences of people of color in Northern Colorado. Reverend David Williams, Rabbi Hillel Katzir, and Reverend Laura Nelson will host. You should have received an email yesterday with more information. You can also learn more about this event on our Facebook page.

Don't forget to send your volunteer requests to us at fortcollinsinterfaith@gmail.com. 
 
Abby Bain Interviews Mark Bell

Sharing Wisdom 

World Wisdoms Project and the Fort Collins Area Interfaith Council are teaming up to offer video reflections from members of our community. These individuals are sharing wisdom from their faith traditions, or anything that offers them comfort during this strange time. Click here to access the video archive. 

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