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  Rev. Cynthia Jarrold, Sr. Advisor for Funding Strategies and External Affairs · [email protected]
November 22, 2024 at 9:01 PM

Updated: U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass HR 9495 yesterday!

Dear John,   Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass H.R. 9495 – Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act – this week. The legislation now moves to the Senate for passage. As we shared with you earlier this week, if H.R. 9495 passes the Senate and is signed…
  Ana Garcia-Ashley, Executive Director · [email protected]
November 22, 2024 at 7:16 PM

What a line-up of workshops at Race and Power 2024!

 Dear John,  We have an incredible line-up of workshops at Race and Power 2024! They focus on a range of issues campaigns, leader development and funding opportunities, organizing strategies, base-building, and more . . . and are being facilitated by leaders, organizers, and other practitioners. You…
  Rev. Cynthia Jarrold, Sr. Advisor for Funding Strategies and External Affairs · [email protected]
November 20, 2024 at 3:45 PM

Non-Profits are at risk if Congress passes HR 9495

Dear John,    The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to take another vote on H.R. 9495 – Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act – this week. Without our immediate, collective action, this legislation could pass and have far-reaching effects for organizations like Ga…
  Ana Garcia-Ashley, Executive Director · [email protected]
November 13, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Khalil A. Cumberbatch is featured speaker at Race and Power!

 Dear John,We are excited to announce that Khalil Cumberbatch, Director of Engagement and Partnerships at the Council on Criminal Justice, will be our keynote speaker at Race and Power during dinner on Thursday, December 5! Khalil is a recognized advocate, educator, and public speaker focused on cri…
  Ana Garcia-Ashley, Executive Director · [email protected]
November 12, 2024 at 5:25 PM

CORRECTION: Dr. john powell, Othering and Belonging Institute, is featured speaker at Race and Power!

 CORRECTION: this email is sent as a correction due to Dr. john a. powell's name being inadvertently capitalized. Dear John, We are excited to announce that Dr. john a. powell, Director of the Othering and Belonging Institute, will be our keynote speaker on Thursday, December 5, during the morning …
  Ana Garcia-Ashley, Executive Director · [email protected]
November 12, 2024 at 4:27 PM

Dr. John Powell, Othering and Belonging Institute, is featured speaker at Race and Power!

 Dear John, We are excited to announce that Dr. john a. powell, Director of the Othering and Belonging Institute, will be our keynote speaker on Thursday, December 5, during the morning plenary at Race and Power! Thursday’s day-long theme is centered around one of the key words in our Summit theme—R…
  Ana Garcia-Ashley, Executive Director · [email protected]
November 7, 2024 at 5:50 PM

Shawn Fain, President, United Auto Workers, is featured speaker at Race and Power!

 Dear John, We are excited to announce that Shawn Fain, president of the United Auto Workers (UAW), will be our keynote speaker on Friday, December 6, during the morning plenary at Race and Power! Friday’s day-long theme is centered around one of the key words in our Summit theme—Persistence in our …
  Rev. Dr. John C. Welch, Board Chair, and Ana Garcia-Ashley, Executive Director · [email protected]
November 5, 2024 at 2:38 PM

We have work to do regardless of the election results! Join us at Race and Power to launch that work!

 Dear John, Today is election day! While the outcomes are unclear (and may be for several days in the case of the presidential election), we are clear that there is work to be done following the election . . . regardless of the results . . . so, join us for this year’s Race and Power in America Summ…
  Gamaliel Race and Power Summit Planning Team · [email protected]
October 30, 2024 at 6:44 PM

Join Ana Garcia-Ashley and Sulma Arias on December 6 at Race and Power for a powerful conversation about the Antidote to Authoritarianism!

Dear John, We are pleased to announce that Sulma Arias, Executive Director of People’s Action, and Ana Garcia-Ashley, Executive Director of Gamaliel, will headline the Friday, December 6, afternoon plenary at Gamaliel’s 5 th Biennial Race and Power in America Summit in Detroit. As you know, the the…
  Ana Garcia-Ashley, Executive Director · [email protected]
October 24, 2024 at 6:20 PM

Only 41 days until the start of our 5th Biennial Race and Power in America Summit!

Dear John,  We are just 41 days from the start of Gamaliel’s 5th Biennial Race and Power in America Summit.  We have a powerful agenda planned and are looking forward to joining with you as we chart our path over the next two years at this Pivotal Moment in Time.    Watch the following invitation t…
  Ana Garcia-Ashley, Executive Director, Gamaliel · [email protected]
October 18, 2024 at 3:43 PM

Nuns on the Bus and Friends “Vote Our Future” tour ends later today with a rally in San Francisco!

 Dear John:   Today is the last day of our Nuns on the Bus and Friends “Vote Our Future” tour. We are concluding later this afternoon with a rally in San Francisco at 2:00 p.m. PT/4:00 p.m. CT/5:00 p.m. ET. I invite you to watch it online here. I’ll be sending out a tour wrap-up email next week, but…
  Ana Garcia-Ashley, Executive Director, Gamaliel · [email protected]
October 16, 2024 at 2:33 PM

We launched Leg 3 of the Nuns on the Bus Tour on October 13!

 Dear John:   Greetings from Leg 3 of the Nuns on the Bus & Friends “Vote Our Future” tour. This has been an incredible journey so far!  On Sunday, October 13, we launched our leg of the tour and traveled to the U.S.-Mexico border at Nogales, AZ, where the Kino Border Initiative led us on a tour…
  Rev. Cynthia Jarrold, Sr. Advisor for Funding Strategies and External Affairs · [email protected]
October 15, 2024 at 4:11 PM

Heads up! There are many ways to Invest in the 5th Biennial Race and Power in America Summit!

Dear John,  As you know, Gamaliel is hosting its 5th biennial Race and Power In America Summit from December 4-7, 2024, at the Westin Southfield in Detroit, Michigan.  Doing events like this well requires investments from Gamaliel leaders, organizers, and affiliates, as well as partners in allied, …
  Rev. Cynthia Jarrold, Sr. Advisor for Funding Strategies and External Affairs · [email protected]
October 10, 2024 at 8:47 PM

MICAH Memphis is hiring an Executive Director!

Dear John,  Gamaliel’s affiliate in Memphis is searching for an Executive Director to mobilize and lead the MICAH mission in action and build the power of the organization using the Gamaliel methodology of organizing people and money.  The job announcement with responsibilities and qualifications c…
  Pablo Tapia, Chair, CRI Campaign · [email protected]
October 9, 2024 at 8:59 PM

It’s not too late to register for the October 10 Civil Rights of Immigrants Campaign Meeting!

Dear John,  Join us for the next Civil Rights of Immigrants campaign call on Thursday, October 10, at 7:00 p.m. CT (8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT). You must register for the meeting here. An agenda will follow after you register. Don’t forget to sign-on to the letter requesting that, if elected, Vice-P…
  Rev. Cynthia Jarrold, Sr. Advisor for Funding Strategies and External Affairs · [email protected]
October 8, 2024 at 8:31 PM

Where in the world are the Nuns on the Bus and Friends?

 Dear John:   Have you been following the Nuns on the Bus and Friends “Vote Our Future” tour? Today and tomorrow they will be in Chicago as they transition from the East Coast through the Midwest and on to the Southwest. Our Executive Director, Ana Garcia-Ashley, will be joining the “Vote Our Future…
  Ana Garcia-Ashley, Executive Director, Gamaliel · [email protected]
October 3, 2024 at 4:49 PM

Registration for the 5th Biennial Race and Power Summit has officially opened!

Dear John,  I am pleased to announce that registration has officially opened for Gamaliel’s 5th Biennial Race and Power in America Summit. The Summit will be held at the Westin Southfield in Detroit, Michigan, December 4-7, 2024. Our theme for this year, “A Pivotal Moment in Time: Resistance, Persi…
  Gamaliel Civil Rights of Immigrants Campaign Steering Team · [email protected]
October 2, 2024 at 2:57 PM

Join us in requesting a meeting with the Harris-Walz Campaign transition team!

Dear John:    Gamaliel’s Civil Rights of Immigrants Campaign Team is urging you to sign-on to a letter to the Harris-Walz campaign requesting a meeting with their transition team to discuss immigration policy should they win the November 2024 election. Please read the letter below and then follow th…
  Rev. Cynthia Jarrold, Sr. Advisor for Funding Strategies and External Affairs · [email protected]
September 24, 2024 at 5:47 PM

Follow Gamaliel ED, Ana Garcia-Ashley, on the Nuns on the Bus “Vote Our Future” Tour!

 Dear John:  On Sunday, September 29, NETWORK’s Nuns on the Bus is hitting the road for its first in-person tour in six years. This two-and-a-half-week, nationwide “Vote Our Future” tour is broken into three legs: Philadelphia to Binghamton/Ithaca – September 29 through October 5; Pittsburgh to Chic…
  Gamaliel Civil Rights of Immigrants Campaign Steering Team · [email protected]
September 23, 2024 at 7:53 PM

Join us in requesting a meeting with the Harris-Walz Campaign transition team!

Dear John:    Gamaliel’s Civil Rights of Immigrants Campaign Team is urging you to sign-on to a letter to the Harris-Walz campaign requesting a meeting with their transition team to discuss immigration policy should they win the November 2024 election. Please read the letter below and then follow th…
  Rev. Cynthia Jarrold, Sr. Advisor for Funding Strategies and External Affairs · [email protected]
August 16, 2024 at 3:32 PM

There's still time to register! Join us for an introduction to Climate Action Hubs on August 22!

Dear John,  You are invited to an environmental justice (EJ) webinar focused on building Climate Action Hubs in our local communities. The webinar is scheduled for Thursday, August 22, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. CT (7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT).  You must register in advance here.  These Climate Action H…
  Rev. Cynthia Jarrold, Sr. Advisor for Funding Strategies and External Affairs · [email protected]
August 13, 2024 at 8:53 PM

Looking for a way to engage in Environmental Justice work? Join us for an introduction to Climate Action Hubs on August 22!

Dear John,  You are invited to an environmental justice (EJ) webinar focused on building Climate Action Hubs in our local communities.  The webinar is scheduled for Thursday, August 22, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. CT (7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT).  You must register in advance here.  These Climate Action …
  Transformational Justice Campaign Steering Team · [email protected]
July 31, 2024 at 3:14 PM

30 Years is Too Long...

Dear John,   It's not too late to join us on August 5, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. CT (4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT) for “30 Years is Enough: It's Time for Justice Reinvestment.”  You may register for the webinar here. September 13, 2024 will mark the 30th anniversary of the signing of the “1994 Crime Bill.”  T…
  Transformational Justice Campaign Steering Team · [email protected]
July 23, 2024 at 8:49 PM

Don't forget to register for “30 Years is Enough: It's Time for Justice Reinvestment" webinar!

Dear John,   Please join us on August 5, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. CT (4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT) for “30 Years is Enough: It's Time for Justice Reinvestment.”  You may register for the webinar here. September 13, 2024 will mark the 30th anniversary of the signing of the “1994 Crime Bill.”  This federal le…
  Civil Rights of Immigrants Campaign · [email protected]
July 16, 2024 at 6:25 PM

Don’t forget to register for the next CRI campaign meeting on July 18

Dear John : The next monthly meeting of Gamaliel’s Civil Rights of Immigrants Campaign is scheduled for Thursday, July 18, at 7:00 p.m. CT (8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT).  You may register for the meeting here.The agenda for the meeting follows: 1. Bienvenida y oración/ Welcome and Prayer            …
  Ana Garcia-Ashley, Executive Director · [email protected]
July 12, 2024 at 5:51 PM

Join Us for the Rally for Democracy on July 14th!

  Dear John,  I am on the ground in Milwaukee this weekend for MICAH's Rally for Democracy. I invite you to join me in person or through the livesteam option (use QR code above or go to micahmke.org for registration information).   Many of you know that the Gamaliel National Religious Leaders' Cauc…
  Transformational Justice Campaign Steering Team · [email protected]
July 12, 2024 at 4:03 PM

It's Time to Invest in Communities, Not Cages!

Dear John,   Please join us on August 5, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. CT (4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT) for “30 Years is Enough: It's Time for Justice Reinvestment.”  You may register for the webinar here. September 13, 2024 will mark the 30th anniversary of the signing of the “1994 Crime Bill.”  This federal le…
  Ana Garcia-Ashley, Executive Director · [email protected]
May 20, 2024 at 5:29 PM

The future of CCHD is at stake!

 The Background Dear John,  Each year the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) holds a Spring Plenary Assembly to spend time in prayer and dialogue, as well as to vote on any relevant action items—which typically includes voting on the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) grants. …
  Pablo Tapia, Chair, Civil Rights of Immigrants Campaign · [email protected]
May 1, 2024 at 5:41 PM

Remembering Workers on May Day!

 Dear John:  Today is May Day, also known as International Workers Day. The origins of May Day began in Chicago in 1886 during the Haymarket Massacre, where workers organized a strike to advocate for the 8 hour workday. Since then, the day stands for general workplace reform, including reform for im…
  Gamaliel Network · [email protected]
April 19, 2024 at 4:36 PM

MICAH Milwaukee pastors speak to CNN correspondent about Christian Nationalism

 Dear John:  Addressing former president Donald Trump’s claim during Holy Week 2024 that Christianity is under attack in this country, three pastors from Gamaliel affiliate MICAH-Milwaukee recently spoke with CNN correspondent Donie O’Sullivan. During the interview, Rev. Joe Jackson, Rev. Dennis Ja…
  Rev. Cynthia Jarrold, Sr. Advisor for Funding Strategies and External Affairs · [email protected]
April 8, 2024 at 3:29 PM

The Biden-Harris Administration overturns the 40-year ban on local hire!

 Dear John:  On Thursday, April 4, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration released “substantial updates” to the Office of Management and Budget’s Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance. The guidance overturns the 40-year ban on local hire, and for those of us who were part of Gamaliel’s transporta…
  Rev. Cynthia Jarrold, Sr. Advisor for Funding Strategies and External Affairs · [email protected]
March 22, 2024 at 3:53 PM

The Affordable Care Act turns 14 on March 23!

 Dear John:  The Affordable Care Act (ACA) turns 14 on Saturday, March 23, 2024. After more than 100 attempts by Members of Congress to repeal, deauthorize, defund, or otherwise destroy ACA, more than 40 million Americans now have health insurance coverage because of the program. (See March 2023 rep…
  Edward Thompson · [email protected]
March 19, 2024 at 2:36 PM

Council of Presidents Meeting Reminder

 Dear Colleagues, The next Council of Presidents meeting will be held today, March 19, 2024, at 7:00 pm CST. Please pre-register for the Zoom ahead of time via the link provided below. Once registered you will receive a confirmation email with further instructions and Zoom meeting room information.…
  Edward Thompson · [email protected]
March 15, 2024 at 8:48 PM

Council of Presidents Meeting Reminder

 Dear Colleagues, The next Council of Presidents meeting will be held Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 7:00 pm CST. Please pre-register for the Zoom ahead of time via the link provided below. Once registered you will receive a confirmation email with further instructions and Zoom meeting room informatio…
  Gamaliel Training Department · [email protected]
March 14, 2024 at 4:42 PM

Advanced Leader Training 2024 creates energy and sense of urgency!

Gamaliel of Illinois and Iowa team at Advanced Leader Training Advanced Leader Training was a success! Dear John:Gamaliel recently hosted its first Advanced Leader Training (ALT) since 2017. One hundred and fourteen leaders and organizers, from every state in the Network, gathered in Nashville from …
  Race and Power Institute · [email protected]
March 7, 2024 at 9:13 PM

5th Biennial Race and Power Save the Date . . . more details to follow!

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  Rev. Dr. Bobby Love · [email protected]
February 16, 2024 at 8:10 PM

Clergy Caucus - Gamaliel GNRLC

Dear Gamaliel Colleagues, I hope and trust that each of your organizations are doing well as we approach a new quarter of this new year. In an effort to better connect our Clergy Caucuses across the Network, I am asking that you take a few moments to share with me what issues your Clergy Caucus is …
  Ana Garcia-Ashley · [email protected]
February 15, 2024 at 6:16 PM

Congratulations to our IVE regrant awardees!

Congrats to the awardees! Gamaliel's IVE April 2022 Throwdown with MICAH Memphis - Our Power. Our Vote. Our City.Dear John, We are pleased to announce that the following local or state affiliates have been awarded Integrated Voter Engagement (IVE) regrants from the Gamaliel Network:ACTION – Youngst…
  Ana Garica-Ashley · [email protected]
January 26, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Congratulations and welcome to Gamaliel’s Newest Affiliate, Poder en Acción!

John, Join me in celebrating Gamaliel’s newest affiliate, Poder en Acción, located in Stockton, California. The leadership team (listed below) turned out 144 people for their founding event on January 13.Poder’s Leadership TeamNancy Avila – PresidentMelissa Ortiz – Vice-PresidentMelva Mancilla – Se…
  Ana Garica-Ashley · [email protected]
January 12, 2024 at 10:30 PM

Two Important Announcements from Our Executive Director

John, Happy New Year! I am pleased to share two important updates with you. First, we have completed our annual report, and it is now available as a flipbook on our website. The report is filled with information about the important organizing work we did in 2023. Take a few minutes over this weeke…
  Civil Rights of Immigrants/Transformational Justice Campaign Teams · [email protected]
January 8, 2024 at 5:48 PM

Join Gamaliel CRI/TJ campaigns for January 16 “Somos Uno/We Are One” gathering!

Join us for a night of discussion and growth!  Somos Uno/We Are OneDear John, Leaders and organizers from two of Gamaliel's national priority campaigns —Civil Rights of Immigrants and Transformational Justice — have begun to meet together. They have begun to discuss the many ways that people impacte…
  Ana Garcia-Ashley, Executive Director · [email protected]
December 21, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Happy Holidays from Gamaliel!

Now is the time to reflect, renew, and recommit to the change we wish to see in the world. Dear John,On behalf of the Gamaliel National Staff, I want wish you a peaceful and happy holiday season! I urge you to use the time between now and the New Year to enjoy family and friends and to reflect, ren…
  Gamaliel Training Department · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 8:12 PM

Pay it forward this Giving Tuesday!

Pay it forward this Giving Tuesday! Dear John,After each training that Gamaliel hosts, participants are asked to evaluate their experience. Here are just a few of the “additional comments” received following a recent training:- You all built a community in one week. I didn’t think that was possible.…
  Ana Garcia-Ashley, Executive Director · [email protected]
November 16, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Gamaliel Supports U.S. Bishops in Commemoration of World Day of the Poor Through Giving to CCHD

Gamaliel Supports U.S. Bishops in Commemoration of World Day of the Poor Through Giving to CCHD Dear John, This weekend, November 18-19, Catholic parishes across the country will commemorate World Day of the Poor by collecting an offering for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD). For G…
  Ana Garcia - Ashely · [email protected]
November 14, 2023 at 3:59 PM

Announcement: IVE Lead Organizer Position Filled

Dear John: I am pleased to announce that we have hired long-time Gamaliel organizer, Rev. David Gerth, to serve as Integrated Voter Engagement (IVE) Lead Organizer for the Network.  David brings over two decades of organizing experience—serving most recently as the Executive Director of Metropolita…
  Ana Garcia-Ashley, Executive Director · [email protected]
November 13, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Gamaliel Affiliate Escucha Mi Voz Iowa document is nominated for an Emmy Award!

Gamaliel Affiliate Escucha Mi Voz Iowa document is nominated for an Emmy Award! Dear John,  Escucha Mi Voz Iowa, one of Gamaliel’s newest affiliates in the Midwest, was named a finalist—in the “News Category for Outstanding Feature Story in Spanish”—for the 44th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awar…
  Rev. Cynthia Jarrold, Sr. Advisor for Funding Strategies and External Affairs · [email protected]
November 9, 2023 at 4:37 PM

Giving Tuesday: A Sankofa Moment—Save the Date!

Giving Tuesday: A Sankofa Moment—Save the Date! Save the DateNovember 28, 2023Giving Tuesday: A Sankofa Moment!Dear John, A few years ago, DeMarco Davidson, Executive Director of Metropolitan Congregations United (Gamaliel’s affiliate in St. Louis), introduced the concept of Sankofa to our National …
  Pablo Tapia, Chair, Gamaliel Civil Rights for Immigrants Campaign · [email protected]
November 2, 2023 at 4:56 PM

Passing the Registry Bill is a critical next step in reforming our broken immigration system!

Passing the Registry Bill is a critical next step in reforming our broken immigration system! Dear John,  How do we fix a broken immigration system in this current political climate? The answer is not always clear, but we do know that we must watch for windows of opportunity that prioritize keeping …
  Gamaliel Network · [email protected]
October 16, 2023 at 4:00 PM

IVE Job Announcement

Dear John,  We hope this email finds you well. We are reaching out to inform you about a job opening for the position of Lead Organizer for Gamaliel's Integrated Voter Engagement work. We believe this opportunity will be of great interest to talented individuals who possess strong leadership skills…
  Civil Rights for Immigrants and Transformational Justice Steering Teams · [email protected]
October 9, 2023 at 2:00 PM

It's not too late. Register now for a training on recruiting directly impacted leaders!

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