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On Wednesday, about 150 people gathered in front of the Capitol building in Washington D.C. calling on Congress to have moral courage in defending USAID, aid programs like PEPFAR, and supporting refugees. Check out the recording of the March 12th vigil to be inspired by this powerful witness. Join Us for the March 19th Vigil – Stand Up for Children & Families Now we turn our focus to the immediate and long-lasting harm facing children and families due to the administration’s executive orders and policy decisions. We will support programs like Medicaid, CHIP, SNAP, and the Department of Education that protect and uplift families across the country. Our speakers will include: Rev. Leslie Tune, Chief Operating Officer of the National Council of Churches Jeanné Lewis, CEO of Faith in Public Life Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, President and General Secretary of the National Council of Churches Rabbi Jonah Pesner, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism Rev. Marvin Silver, Director, Leadership of Development & Organizing for Children’s Defense Fund Rev. Dr. Cassandra Gould, Senior Strategist for Faith in Action International Sandy Ovalle, Senior Director of Campaigns and Mobilizing for Sojourners Maggie Siddiqi, Senior Fellow at Interfaith Alliance
Be Part of the Movement – In Person or Online 📍 Meetup @ 11:30 AM: United Methodist Building, 100 Maryland Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002 📣 Vigil @ Noon: Senate East Front, Grassy Area 8 (Constitution Ave NE & First St NE) 🎦 Or watch online at the SojoAction YouTube page – no account needed! Register Here to join us in person or virtually. Every voice matters. Every gathering strengthens our call. Together, we speak truth to power—amplifying the voices of children and families most at risk and in need of our advocacy.
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