Justice Hub
help build a better world
For details on our current JAMs and Justice Programs click HERE.
If you’re interested in starting a new JAM, contact our “New JAM Facilitator” by e-mailing
newjam@fvuuf.org.
News & Opportunities from Our Fellowship JAMs
ESTHER
Interfaith Community Organizing
Consider attending one of the ESTHER regular meetings:
Get Zoom link by clicking on the specific task force meeting on the listing of upcoming events at this link: https://esther-foxvalley.org
Opportunities in the Wider Community
TWO WAYS TO HELP WISCONSIN GET NONPARTISAN REDISTRICTING (FAIR MAPS)
1. Lobby Day
2. Contact Legislators
Getting nonpartisan redistricting is a top priority for Wisconsin to ensure fair elections. For example, the impact of partisan drawn district maps is shown in the 2018 race: Democrats won 54% of popular vote but only 36% of the seats in the WI assembly.
- September 27 Fair Maps Legislative Virtual Lobby Day, 9:30 – 4:30. (Virtual event: No in-person option)
Register here. Resources will be provided including invitation emails for supporters, social media posts, lobbying tips, etc. As you register you also will be given choice for attending a virtual pre-lobby training session on either Sept. 10, 16, or 22 offered at a variety of times.
- Help get Fair Maps legislation out of committee by asking for hearings.
Contact members of LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES to Hold Hearings on SB389 & AB395 the Nonpartisan Redistricting Legislation introduced by Sen. Smith and Rep. Andraca.
View the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign sample emails HERE.
Please phone and email the chair and vice chair of the Senate and Assembly committee.
Senate Committee on Government Operations Members: SB389
Chair: Senator Duey Stroebel 608-266-7513 Sen.Stroebel@legis.wisconsin.gov
Vice Chair: Senator Mary Felzkowski 608-266-2509 Sen.Felzkowski@legis.wisconsin.gov
Assembly Committee on State Affairs Members: AB395
Chair Rob Swearingen 608-266-7141 Rep.Swearingen@legis.wisconsin.gov
Vice Chair Rep. Tyler Vorpagel 608-266-8530 Rep.Vorpagel@legis.wisconsin.gov
Contact information for the committee members can be found HERE.
BOOK SALE FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
Pickup now through October 5, 2021
American Association of University Women (AAUW) book sale: Help make your books available for others to purchase and read! This event raises money for scholarships for women. Book pickup is available starting now, through Oct. 5.
Fox Cities Book Festival
October 13-17
Here is the home page for this year’s festival including a link of the schedule.
The Fox Cities Book Festival has chosen Melissa’s Story by Alex Gino for their Fox Cities 2021 Community Read. Look here for more about the book and author.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO PACK FOOD BOXES
Feeding America
Feeding America Tribal Food Box Packing Event is seeking volunteers to help pack 900 meal boxes every two weeks,. Each box will contain perishable Indigenously sourced food items.
A van will be at Feeding America, 2911 W. Evergreen Drive, Appleton to transport seven volunteers to the Waupaca warehouse leaving at 8 am and returning at 1 pm every other Wednesday beginning June 30 through November. Anyone in the Waupaca area can drive to the Waupaca warehouse, E502 WI-54, arriving at 9 am and working until 12 pm. 15 volunteers needed. Register at feedingamericawi.org/volunteer-registration.
More info at jan@volunteerfoxcities.org
Edited on September 20, 2021
