These congregational organizations
are addressing the root causes of regional problems in order to make systemic
changes. Their leaders and pastors are very concerned about the future of
their cities, regions, and state. Together, they want to make a
difference. If you want to make a difference, our challenge to you is
to encourage your congregation to join one of these organizations.
Gamaliel Foundation
The Gamaliel
Foundation intends to be a powerful network of grassroots, interfaith,
interracial, multi-issue organizations working together to create a more just
and more democratic society. The organizations of the Gamaliel Network are
vehicles that allow ordinary people to effectively participate in the
political, environmental, social and economic decisions affecting their lives.
The network helps create and sustain such organizations and is the vehicle for
these organizations to act on a national and international level.
For more information, call: (312) 357-2639, fax: (312) 357-6735, or e-mail: gamalielus@sbcglobal.net
See the Gamaliel web site at : www.gamaliel.org
Pittsburgh
Interfaith Impact Network (P.I.I.N.)
This association consists of 30 congregations and organizations in the Pittsburgh region. P.I.I.N.’s top issues
of concern are housing, transportation, and education. They recently held a
summit conference on regional equity strategies.
For more information, call: (412) 621-9230 or e-mail: piin2001@aol.com
See the P.I.I.N. web site at : www.piin.org/
Mercer County Shenango Valley Initiative (S.V.I.)
Shenango Valley Initiative is an organization of 20 congregations in the Mercer county area. This organization
focuses on concerns of education equity funding for Pennyslvania, community economic development
investment, TIP, Treatment instead of prison, home ownership programs for
marginal families, and workforce development. They will be holding a
Community Celebration Banquet on May 3, 2007. Shared Vision
Initiatives for Pennsylvania
For more information, call: (724) 981-0240 or e-mail: mcsvi@verizon.net
See the SVI web site at : www.svi1.com
Faith Speaking
Faith Speaking is our newest Gamaliel Foundation
affiliate in Pennsylvania. It is located in the Scranton/Wilkes Barre
region. Each of their member Congregations are recruiting new members for their
core teams and will culminate their membership's drive in April with a
commitment service. A new Board of Directors will soon be elected and some
fundraising efforts are in progress.
For more information, call: (570) 654-9514 or e-mail: nonnamarie@aol.com
C.A.L.L.
902 E. 6th Street, Erie, PA 16507
Phone: (814) 456-6189,
Fax: (814) 456-8709,
E-Mail: eriecall@choiceonemail.com