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Here are our latest Web postings on local housing events, issues and programs.

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FH Reunion 2010
Learn about what it means to affirmatively further fair housing from attorney Michael Allen. Check out his PowerPoint presentation and video from Interfaith's 2010 Fair Housing Advocate Reunion on April 14, 2010.
King Day 2010
Check out Interfaith's Facebook page for photos from the two Martin Luther King Day events the agency co-sponsored in the northern suburbs with Temple Jeremiah on January 17th, and with The Volunteer Center on the national holiday for a Day of Service and Inspiration. Contact Gail Schechter at (847) 501-5760, ext. 406 or Barb Tubekis at (847) 441-7665, or VCHelps@aol.com
United We Learn September 2009
United We Learn: An Autumn of Action

United We Learn, a North Shore grassroots civil rights initiative to which the Interfaith Housing Center lends staff, held of series of fact-finding events with the assistance and participation of Rev. Sen. James Meeks from September - December 2009.
United We Learn, May 14, 2009
"The Future of Illinois Education & What We Can Do About It!"

United We Learn, a North Shore grassroots civil rights initiative to which the Interfaith Housing Center lends staff, holds a policy forum on May 14, 2009 at New Trier High School. UWL holds a follow-up meeting to decide on next steps a week later.
Fifth Annual North Suburban Fair Housing Reunion, April 30, 2009
"Open to All? Different Cultures, Same Communities"

Interfaith holds annual Fair Housing Month reunion on April 30, 2009 of human and community relations commissions, hosted by the Northbrook Community Relations Commission. A presentation on immigrants, housing, and civic participation highlights the evening.
Dr. King and Open Housing, 42 Years Later, Winnetka Village Green, July 25, 2007
Dr. King and Open Housing, 42 Years Later, Winnetka Village Green, July 25, 2007
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MLK Day 2009: Service and Inspiration in Wilmette

See photos of a morning of blanket- and scarf-making for those in need which was followed by a moving performance on the Civil Rights Movement and its continuing relevance.

Religious Leaders Advocate Action
Religious Leaders Advocate Action

Read about Interfaith's May 2007 convening of north suburban clergy and religious leaders at Trinity United Methodist Church, Wilmette, for grassroots action for affordable housing. Download Father Oldershaw's (above) moral call to action.

Bridgebuilder Award and Storytelling Festival
April 2006 Bridgebuilder Award and Storytelling Festival at Techny in Northbrook, IL

Read about the April storytelling festival and award ceremony honoring Rabbi Robert Marx. Download Rabbi Robert Marx's speech.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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