“Not welcome to stop for gas or food”: Decades later, Colorado’s history of sundown towns still lingers Not that long ago, some communities in the state were intentionally all white and didn’t welcome people of color, either as travelers or residents Gary Jackson, 77, stands with a 1948 family picture at his Denver home on… Continue reading Colorado’s history of sundown towns still lingers
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The court decision that changed homelessness
This is a simple explanation of the Martin vs. Boise Ruling on cruel and unusual punishment towards the homeless regarding sleeping when no other shelter is available. Credit Rachel M. Cohen for this information excerpted from her article: “The little-noticed court decision that changed homelessness in America.“ Five years ago, a federal court issued a crucial… Continue reading The court decision that changed homelessness
Fall Food Drive 2023
GVIN’s annual autumn food drive is happening on Saturday, October 14, 2023 between 9:00a and 11:30a at the Downtown Vineyard Church parking lot (corner of 5th and Grand) in Grand Junction. If you would like to donate food items to this much needed cause – some of the items or all of the items (your… Continue reading Fall Food Drive 2023
Supporting Our Muslim Neighbors
This is a time for us all to reflect on how we can center Muslim communities. Ask yourself: How are Muslim communities impacted by the issues I stand in solidarity with? Are they visible in my work, or are they erased? How can I do more? Provided below are a list of simple things all of… Continue reading Supporting Our Muslim Neighbors
Inclusivity in Grand Junction, CO
A video about Inclusivity in Grand Junction – March 10, 2020 The 2020 video (link below – approx. 11 minutes) was shown at a February gathering of religious leaders and congregants in Grand Junction. It was followed by small group discussions related to diversity, racism, inclusion, and similar topics. The event brought many people closer together.… Continue reading Inclusivity in Grand Junction, CO
Honoring MLK Day 2021
January 14, 2021 In our commitment as members of GVIN to fulfill its statements of Purpose… … we have provided several short videos about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his sacred work to unite people in the 1960’s. In one interview he talks about needing a “revolution of values” in order for government leaders… Continue reading Honoring MLK Day 2021