Dare to Care!

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The month of June holds several significant dates to motivate “care for our common home” – including World Environment Day (June 5), World Oceans Day (June 8), UN World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought (June 17), and the anniversary of Laudato Si’ (June 18).

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Nearly half of our active SSND associates have signed on to the Blue Communities Project. An initiative of The Council of Canadians, the Blue Communities Project provides us with a way to deepen our commitment to support water’s availability and sustainability.
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Please click here for a resource from the Interfaith Immigration Coalition, called “Pentecost People: Called to be Advocates,” and to read about the collaboration of police and Women Religious in the global fight against human trafficking. In addition, find links for advocacy campaigns, Haitian recipes to celebrate Haiti’s Flag Day, and a link to register for an eco-justice program.

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Click here for information on an Eco-Justice program for young adults (great for SSND students!); for Fair Trade and anti-trafficking options for Mother’s Day gifts; and to learn about and take action on the Trump administration’s assault against immigrants.

Take Action - Week of April 9th, 2018

Earth Day 2018 – End Plastic Pollution   This Earth Day, April 22, the focus will be on limiting the use of plastics. Plastics pollute our oceans, water, and wildlife, disrupt human hormones, and cause life-threatening diseases. Indeed, “The exponential growth of plastics is threatening our planet’s survival!”