Faith-Based Action in the White House

Legislators, service providers, advocates and volunteers know that creating movements for social action is hard work. When we work for systemic change that will help us to better serve one another—to address suffering in ways that both heal existing pain and prevent future hardship for our neighbors—we discover how important it is to stay true to the values that motivate us.

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For People of All Religions...and No Religion?

Interfaith work for social action often brings our communities of faith and spiritual practice into partnerships with unfamiliar groups.

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Education for Action @ The Crossing: Rescheduled

Please note that Ending Youth Homelessness: Education for Action @ The Crossing, originally scheduled for January 27, has been rescheduled due to weather. A new date will be announced in the upcoming weeks.

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Where Real Church Meets Real Life

This week, guest blogger Vicki Morte, Minister for Justice and Action at The Crossing, reflects on the relationship between her faith and social action.

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Why We Engage in Compassionate Action

Sarah Lipton, Boston Shambhala Publicity Manager, shares her reflections about the relationship between the center's meditation practice and dedication to compassionate social action:

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A Reception with Neil Donovan

Please join MHSA members, donors, faith community supporters and young professionals for a reception with Neil Donovan, Executive Director of the National Coalition for the Homeless.

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Homeless Narratives & Pretreatment Pathways: From Words to Housing

This afternoon, Ending Homelessness in Massachusetts, a blog by the Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance (MHSA), published the blog post below.

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