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We all want safe winter driving and in Ohio that means “salting the roads”. Where does that salt come from? The Salt mines along Lake Erie and ancient died up … Continue reading Should we put RADIOACTIVE OIL AND GAS WASTE ON OHIO ROADS?
Share this post:Here are three important meetings happening in late September and early October: GCC Delegate AssemblyTuesday, September 21st, 7pm*Note that this is a new date for this meeting, which will … Continue reading Greater Cleveland Congregation is busy This Fall! Delegate Assembly 9-21, Criminal Justice Research 9-23
Share this post:What is the Impact of cash bail and mass incarceration? Have you wondered why cash bail is a problem? What would bail reform look like? ACLU Civic Action Tuesdays: A … Continue reading Join the Social Justice Institute and ACLU of Ohio for a conversation 9-7 on the devastating impacts of cash bail and mass incarceration.
Share this post:You can help with our UUCC post card writing program! Background: On Saturday 8/21/2021, UUJO (Unitarian Univeralsit Justice Ohio), Re-Connecting the Dots: Planet, People, Power discussed Ohio Redistricting. Urging all … Continue reading Ohio Redistricting: We Need Fair Districts Now – what can you do? We cannot afford to sit this one out!
Share this post:Cleveland officials have been slow to take advantage of the mental health and addiction crisis center aimed at reducing the number of non-violent offenders in the county jail, and the … Continue reading The City of Cleveland Has Been Slow to Utilize the Crisis Diversion Center
Share this post:what’s been happening this summer of our 10th year? As it turns out — lots! Since May GCC staff and volunteer leaders have conducted nine canvasses in five Cleveland neighborhoods — … Continue reading GCC reports on the activities of summer 2021 and into the fall:
Share this post:Here’s why and what you can do. Your GCC Cleveland Heights Housing Team’s is concerned about blighted, investor-owned housing and the lack of economic development, especially in underserved neighborhoods like … Continue reading Our GCC Cleveland Heights Housing Team needs your help addressing blighted housing.
Share this post:This Saturday, August 14, we will be canvassing in the Central neighborhood to talk with residents about voting and vaccines. We are looking for volunteers to help us dialog with the residents of a key … Continue reading Meet Us at Historic St. John AME Church to Canvass the Central Neighborhood This Saturday! 8-14-2021
Share this post:Our Next Canvassing Is Saturday, August 7th at Antioch Baptist Church, 8869 Cedar Avenue, 9:30am-1:30pm Great Cleveland Congregation’s (GCC) Battle for Democracy campaign continues on Saturday, August 7th . We will … Continue reading GCC: Canvassers needed to talk about voting and vaccines Saturday August 7th: Last chance to help
Share this post:Free online Discussion Thursday July 29, at 7pm A person’s zip code can be the single best predictor of life expectancy. In the Cleveland area, life expectancy varies by a … Continue reading Common Ground Discussion: GOOD HEALTH, for you and your neighbors
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