In partnership with people leading the way in Vermont, we’re inviting our community to the conversation about our criminal justice system through the lens of #restorativejustice. In the coming months, we’ll explore our topic from varied perspectives, culminating with an event featuring Sr. Helen Prejean, author, activist, and founder of the Ministry Against the Death Penalty. […]
Continue readingREGISTRATION NOW OPEN Join UNA-USA and thousands of fellow UN advocates from across the country for our first all-virtual Global Engagement Summit February 19-20, the largest annual (virtual) gathering of UN supporters in the United States. REGISTER NOW This summit will be unlike any other we’ve hosted. We may not be able to convene in person at […]
Continue readingJoin Us | Donate | Events Are you looking to deepen your commitment to the climate justice movement? We’ve got two opportunities for you! Building Ground Leadership Training Are you looking to deepen your analysis about the climate justice movement? Are you looking to develop skills to help make a difference? Are you looking to build relationships with other inspired and […]
Continue readingGreetings, Community! The sociologist and writer Paul Goodman once said, “Suppose you had the revolution you are talking and dreaming about. Suppose your side had won, and you had the kind of society that you wanted. How would you live, you personally, in that society? Start living that way now!” It is with this insight […]
Continue readingWe are so excited to get back to making a difference with all of you in this new year! While 2021 hasn’t gotten off to a wholly positive start, we want to keep hope alive. Please make sure to read a message from our director in the January newsletter for our thoughts and reaction to […]
Continue readingWe’d like to thank all of the donors and supporters who have contributed to our COVID relief efforts over the last 10 months. Because of your generosity, USCRI Vermont has been able to assemble and distribute hundreds care packages of food, household items, cleaning products, toiletries, and personal care items to over 350 households dealing […]
Continue readingBlack History Month Lecture, Collections Spotlight & More! Upcoming Activities & News BLACK HISTORY MONTH LECTURE Righting the Erasure of Black History and Creating an Inclusive American Story February 2, 2021, 6:30 pm (via ZOOM) This Black History Month Lecture will explore efforts to recognize and right missing historical narratives in history. Panelists Dr. Lindsay Varner, Rokeby Museum; Dr. […]
Continue readingThere are a number of events happening in the greater Burlington area for Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2021. Check out this compiled list from ECHO. MLK DAY VOLUNTEERING suggestions from the United Way of Northwestern Vermont: Due to safety concerns, we are encouraging our community to volunteer with acts of kindness through virtual/at home […]
Continue readingExciting things are happening at the PJC: from the launch of our online store to the addition of two new fabulous staff members, we’re making big moves, and we’re excited to share them with you! -Kina Thorpe, PJC Educational Program Manager Click here to for the quarterly Peace & Justice Center Newsletter December 8, 2020 Views […]
Continue readingtwitter • facebook • website • instagram The COVID-19 Tracking Project The COVID-19 tracking project maps the number of COVID cases per million people in every state. See also The UVM Health Network website dedicated to giving Vermonters the information they need to contain the spread of COVID-19. And the Vermont Department of Health for the latest numbers […]
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