Dare to Care!

Dare to Care - April 25th 2025

This week in Dare to Care, take action in support of Haiti, wear denim on April 30th to protest myths about why women and girls are raped, and attend Zoom presentations the on the roots of Christian nationalism embedded in the history of church religious imagery, teachings, and rituals, and learn how they have contributed to unconscious bias, racism and even harmful behavior towards non-white people.

Dare to Care - April 18th 2025

Celebrate Earth Day by going to Earthday.org to learn about what has been done and what you can do to support renewable energy. You will find lots of information, quizzes, and fact sheets about many aspects of caring for the earth, and opportunities to urge legislators to take action. You can sign the Global Plastics Treaty and pledge your own Earth Day action here. Happy Earth Day!

Dare to Care - April 11th 2025

Interested in advocating for the many people being deported right now and not sure what to do? Join the Franciscan Action Network staff and friends for an Advocacy Workshop on April 15 at 7pm ET. This training is open to all and will provide practical guidance on engaging with legislators through calls, written messages, meetings, and letter to the editor. Learn how to communicate our values effectively, build relationships with elected officials, and make your voice heard.

Dare to Care - April 4th 2025

Do you know your state legislators? Read how S. Jane Cayer, is getting to know two of her Maryland State Senators through an invitation from the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas. Take action: help our immigrants by calling or stopping by your U.S. House District office or your U.S. Senator’s office to give them this Immigration fact sheet from Network.

Dare to Care - March 21st 2025

This week in Dare to Care, did you know that immigrants are not taking American jobs? We invite you to explore some common myths about immigrants and the facts that counter these beliefs.

Dare to Care - March 14th 2025

This week in Dare to Care learn more about a series of events being held by the Racial Justice Committee at St. Mary’s Annapolis, learn about Teaching Tuesday, a series on Catholic Social Teaching, and the faith leaders letter regarding the global debt crisis this Jubilee Year.

Dare to Care - February 7th 2025

The year 2025 is the 20th anniversary of the martyrdom of S. Dorothy Stang, SNDdeN who worked for decades in the Brazilian Amazon for the protection of the ecosystem and the rights of the people. Gather to reflect on and discuss her life on March 13th.

Dare to Care - February 7th 2025

Human Trafficking Awareness Day in Canada has been observed since February 22, 2021, when it was declared by the Canadian government as part of their commitment to fighting human trafficking. It is a day to encourage Canadians to “raise awareness of the magnitude of modern-day slavery in Canada and abroad, and to take steps to combat human trafficking.”

Dare to Care - January 24th 2025

Many US companies have scaled back or discontinued Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies in the past year, including McDonald’s, Amazon, Meta, American Airlines, Boeing, among others. In light of this, it is imperative that SSND stand up for the rights of minorities.

Dare to Care - January 17th 2025

Thousands of people have come to the island fleeing insecurity and violence on Haiti’s mainland. In December, Beyond Borders staff and other local leaders on Lagonav Island gathered to strategize about how to accommodate them. LaGonav is where the SSND and Beyond Borders partnership work takes place.

Dare to Care - Dec 20th

Haiti Collaboration: LaGonav Students Go To College!

Eleven graduates of the Matenwa Community Learning Center (MCLC) recently began studying at the University of Fondwa, located on Haiti’s mainland near Port au Prince.

Dare to Care - December 13th 2024

Read Framed because the protagonists are real people, and their stories are ”told with page-turning suspense as only John Grisham can deliver. Framed is the story of overcoming adversity when the battle already seems lost, and the deck is stacked against you.”

Dare to Care - December 6th 2024

Did you know that the Alliance to End Human Trafficking (AEHT) was co-founded by Sister Ann Scholz, SSND and the late Sister Margaret Nacke, CSJ, two decades ago? The Alliance, of which SSND is a member, “…is a collaborative, faith-based national network that offers education, supports access to survivor services, and engages in advocacy to eradicate human trafficking.”

Dare to Care - November 22nd 2024

This statement was made by the Maryland Bishops on the 160th anniversary of Maryland’s Emancipation Day, November 1, 2024. "This day when all those held in bondage were finally set free, is a profound reminder of the dignity of every human person.”

Dare to Care - November 8th 2024

This week in Dare to Care, learn about the secrets to longevity from a Haitian centenarian and the United Nations “World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence” on November 18th.

Dare to Care - September 18th 2024

Join Beyond Borders for a conversation with people from Springfield’s Haitian Community Help and Support Center on Wednesday, Oct. 23rd at 7 pm Eastern. This conversation is both to listen and express solidarity with the community and to discuss some concrete ways that you can be involved and help the community from a distance.

Dare to Care - October 11th 2024

October 14, 2024, is Thanksgiving Day in Canada and Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the USA.  These two feasts complement one another. Giving thanks with family walks among the red maples, celebrating the golden harvests, and telling stories around the large dinner table are experiences of connection with all creation. Remembering Indigenous heritage, cultures, languages, foods and music with online learning or personal encounter are opportunities for healing.

Dare to Care - October 4th 2024

In this week's Dare to Care, learn about UK Anti-Slavery Day on October 18th. The focus is to raise awareness about human exploitation and the need to protect vulnerable individuals. Events focus on educating the public, supporting survivors, and advocating for stronger anti-slavery laws and enforcement.

Dare to Care - Sept 27th 2024

This week in Dare to Care, learn about Orange Shirt Day, an Indigenous-led, grassroots movement started in 2013 to remember indigenous children forced to leave their families in September to attend residential boarding schools.
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