Alejandro Alfaro, a Guatemalan and former employee of COPAE (the San Marcos’ Catholic Diocese’ Pastoral Commission of Peace and Ecology) will share his experiences working with the communities in Guatemala’s Western Highlands who are opposing the chemical mining taking place in their territories. The story of their lives is a story of success, grief, and … Continue reading March Salon: “David v. Goliath: Stories of Success, Grief and Hope Surrounding Gold Mining in Guatemala”
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February Salon- HAITI: Beyond the Earthquake
Godson Beaugelin of The Lambi Fund of Haiti will present on the organization’s long-time work in Haiti, how it has changed since the January 2010 earthquake, and share testimonial video footage of earthquake survivors reviewing the work the Lambi Fund is doing in Haiti. Thursday February 17 7:00-9:00PM Denver Justice & Peace Committee at Highlands … Continue reading February Salon- HAITI: Beyond the Earthquake
GEO DETENTION CENTER VIGIL: “Love Knows No Borders, No Walls”
DJPC & CFIR TO CO-SPONSOR FEBRUARY VIGIL AT GEO DETENTION CENTER “LOVE KNOWS NO BORDERS, NO WALLS” MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2011 at 6:00 PM DJPC is collaborating with the American Friends Service Committee’s Coloradans for Immigrant Rights (CFIR) to sponsor the February 7 Vigil at the Geo Detention Center in Aurora. Dress for the weather … Continue reading GEO DETENTION CENTER VIGIL: “Love Knows No Borders, No Walls”
January Salon- Immigration Detention: When U.S. Foreign Policy Drives People from Their Homes and U.S. Enforcement Policies Drive Them Back
DJPC’s 2011 Salon Discussion Series invites you to join us Thursday, January 20th from 7:00PM-9:00PM at Highlands United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 3131 Osceola Strreet, Denver, to discuss “How immigration detention centers embody the brokenness of our immigration system.” Jennifer Piper of the American Friends Service Committee will share her perspectives and facts on the … Continue reading January Salon- Immigration Detention: When U.S. Foreign Policy Drives People from Their Homes and U.S. Enforcement Policies Drive Them Back
DJPC Wish List for 2011
At the beginning of this new year, DJPC has a few items on its Wish List already–in case you can help or donate: * a tall floor lamp (for the new office) * a desk top lamp (for the new office) * a hot/cold thermos for 20 cups or more (for Salons, meetings, potlucks) * … Continue reading DJPC Wish List for 2011
DJPC Holiday Potluck
On Friday, December 17th, DJPC held it’s quarterly potluck social–this time a Holiday Party! The food and decorations were great! But the company and sing-a-long were the best! For those who missed the fun, here are the lyrics of two songs we sang to keep us in the Holiday Solidarity spirit: LET US GO (to … Continue reading DJPC Holiday Potluck
