Media Coverage

Economic Security Foreclosure sales drop in Bay Area in May

June 12, 2013 · The Oakland Tribune · Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organization (CCISCO)

Foreclosure sales plummeted in May after federal banking authorities reminded lenders to play by the rules when foreclosing on homes, according to a report released Wednesday.

School Improvement Clovis Unified commits to busing Pinedale students

June 11, 2013 · Clovis Independent · Faith in Community

A plan to improve the success of Pinedale students was announced to cheers and and fist pumps at the Pinedale Community Center in Fresno.

Immigration Reform Carl Guardino: Silicon Valley counting on comprehensive immigration reform

June 7, 2013 · Mercury News · People Acting in Community Together (PACT San Jose)

In New York's Harbor stands the Statue of Liberty and its iconic quote, "Give us your tired, your poor, your huddled masses, yearning to breathe free.

Immigration Reform Long path to citizenship

June 2, 2013 · Victorville Daily Press · Inland Congregations United for Change (ICUC)

Mother's quest to become a citizen inspires woman to support immigration reform

Immigration Reform Prayer vigils were held to bring awareness to immigration and help those who deal with the issue

May 12, 2013 · ABC 23 · PICO California

All over California, prayer vigils were held to bring awareness to immigration and let those who deal with the issue daily to share their stories.

Immigration Reform Mayor Filner leads call for immigration reform

May 12, 2013 · CBS8 · San Diego Organizing Project (SDOP)

Elected leaders joined immigration advocates in a march and prayer vigil Saturday night, including San Diego Mayor Bob Filner.

Immigration Reform Madres Unidas Para Una Reforma Migratoria en San Francisco

May 10, 2013 · Univision 14 · San Francisco Organizing Project (SFOP)

Llegaron representantes y líderes de organizaciones religiosas para pedir que no separen a las familias con más deportaciones.

Fresno Bishop Ochoa: Immigration reform needs clear path to citizenship

May 9, 2013 · The Fresno Bee · Faith in Community

The policy being crafted today will mean the difference between a future of dignity and opportunity and one in which they are confined to the shadows, unable to live the full and complete life that God wants for each of us.

Immigration Reform Immigration reform group to hold prayer vigil in AV

May 9, 2013 · Daily Press · PICO California

The Campaign for Citizenship host a Mother's Day Prayer Vigil for Citizenship outside Rep. Paul Cook’s office in Apple Valley.

Immigration Reform Showing Grass-Roots Support for Immigration Overhaul

May 1, 2013 · New York Times · Congregations Building Community (CBC)

Immigrants and other supporters of an overhaul of the immigration system turned out for marches, rallies and prayer vigils, hoping to show Congress that momentum is building for a path to citizenship for 11 million immigrants in the country illegally.

Immigration Reform Hundreds of immigrants appeal to Lofgren on reform bill

April 30, 2013 · San Jose Mercury News · People Acting in Community Together (PACT San Jose)

As one of the top negotiators for immigration reform in the House of Representatives finalizes secret negotiations over a comprehensive bill, hundreds of immigrant families in her district crowded a San Jose church on Monday night to weigh in.

Immigration Reform Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren Talks Immigration

April 29, 2013 · San Jose Mercury News · People Acting in Community Together (PACT San Jose)

Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren met with members of the immigrant community in a symposium sponsored by People Acting in Community Together (PACT) at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in San Jose, Calif.

Immigration Reform Cook to continue dialogue on immigration

April 26, 2013 · Daily Press · Inland Congregations United for Change (ICUC)

Activists gather outside Apple Valley office

Immigration Reform San Jose bishop stands with children against parent deportations

April 11, 2013 · National Catholic Reporter · People Acting in Community Together (PACT San Jose)

Jose Murillo, a 17-year-old senior with acceptance to the University of Chicago, testified at the press conference about a friend whose mother was deported last year.

Immigration Reform Immigration debate heats up at Central Valley forum

April 2, 2013 · The Turlock Journal · Congregations Building Community (CBC)

Stories of hardship shared through tears were heard alongside shouts to enforce current immigration laws at a listening session hosted by the Congregations Building Communities.

Immigration Reform Ideas, emotions flow at Denham's immigration forum in Modesto

April 2, 2013 · The Modesto Bee · Congregations Building Community (CBC)

About 1,500 people turned out at a Modesto church Tuesday for a forum on immigration, most of them in support of eventual citizenship for people who entered the country illegally.

Immigration Reform Marchers urge officials to pass comprehensive immigration reform

March 30, 2013 · Fontana Herald News · Inland Congregations United for Change (ICUC)

Hundreds of clergy members and community leaders marched through San Bernardino streets, demanding a direct path to citizenship as part of comprehensive immigration reform

Immigration Reform California forum attendees plead for immigration reform

March 27, 2013 · National Catholic Reporter · Oakland Community Organizations (OCO)

"Congress people don't know the pain we carry every day for many years," Mireya Chavirria told Rep. Barbara Lee during an immigration forum Tuesday at St. Elizabeth High School in Oakland, Calif., part of the Democrat's 13th District.

Immigration Reform IMMIGRATION: March in San Bernardino for a direct path to citizenship

March 25, 2013 · La Prensa · Inland Congregations United for Change (ICUC)

Con bastón, con muletas, en silla de ruedas o empujando carriolas, cientos de personas de todas las edades marcharon el sábado, 23 de marzo por las calles de San Bernardino en apoyo a un camino directo a la ciudadanía como parte de la reforma migratoria.

Immigration Reform Our God Is Undocumented

March 22, 2013 · Huffington Post · San Francisco Organizing Project (SFOP), L.A. Voice

This past Sunday one worship service was not enough for the members of St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church and the dozens of other congregations that are members of the San Francisco Organizing Project (SFOP).

Immigrant Integration Path to Citizenship for Immigrants Draws Support Across Party Lines, Survey Finds

March 21, 2013 · New York Times

Immigration Reform ‘This is the time’: Church mobilizes for immigration reform

March 20, 2013 · Catholic San Francisco · San Francisco Organizing Project (SFOP)

Carlos Martinez and his younger sister traveled across the desert from Mexico with a “coyote” to escape an abusive father and be reunited with their mother who had gone ahead two years before.

Immigration Reform Family stories fuel California bus tour for immigration reform

March 19, 2013 · The Valley Catholic · People Acting in Community Together (PACT San Jose)

Immigrant families and immigration reform advocates, along with community leaders, hold community rallies and visit members of Congress where they share stories on how the U.S. immigration system breaks families and communities apart.

Immigration Reform 'Faith In Action' calls for earned citizenship

March 18, 2013 · KGET 17 · Faith in Action Kern County

Members of a multi-faith organization in Bakersfield called for immigration reform Monday. Faith in Action held a rally outside the federal building downtown to kick off its 'Campaign for Citizenship'.

Lifelines to Healing Sacramento clergy leaders seek tax funds to battle gangs

March 9, 2013 · Sacramento Bee · Sacramento Area Congregations Together (ACT)

Clergy leaders of Sacramento Area Congregations Together, held the conference to begin their campaign for a portion of Measure U tax revenue to expand a local Ceasefire project.

Lifelines to Healing Sacramento pastors call for gun restrictions, money for 'Ceasefire'

March 8, 2013 · KCRA-3 · Sacramento Area Congregations Together (ACT)

'Gun Violence Sabbath' declared by some Sacramento clergy

Immigration Reform Immigration meeting kicks off reform campaign

March 8, 2013 · Auburn Journal · Placer People of Faith Together

Issue hits close to home for many Auburn residents

Immigration Reform POLITICS: Inland House members shifting on immigration

March 8, 2013 · The Press Enterprise · Inland Congregations United for Change (ICUC)

Rep. Gary Miller, R-Rancho Cucamonga, had been a national anti-illegal-immigration leader during most of his 14 years in the House. His staff has been meeting with immigrant-rights activists.

Immigration Reform Santa Ana Residents Urged to Speak Up on Immigration Reform

March 8, 2013 · The Voice of OC · Orange County Congregation Community Organization (OCCCO)

Labor leaders and community activists gathered Thursday evening to tell Santa Ana residents of what they described as a "small window of opportunity" to make a difference in immigration reform.

Immigration Reform Líderes comunitarios exigen una reforma integral

March 7, 2013 · Univision · PICO California

Representantes de congresistas se reúnen para presionar por una reforma migratoria que otorgue ciudadanía en menos de 7 años.

Immigration Reform Faith groups speak up for immigration reform

March 6, 2013 · Auburn Journal · Placer People of Faith Together, Sacramento Area Congregations Together (ACT)

Local leaders present platform for change at town hall meeting

Immigration Reform Undocumented student speaks out

February 23, 2013 · Voice of OC · Orange County Congregation Community Organization (OCCCO)

With immigration legislation once again in play, Jessica Bravo has come out of the shadows and is urging more than 11 million other undocumented U.S. residents to do the same.

Immigration Reform Reader Input: Where faith meets politics

February 21, 2013 · Auburn Journal · Placer People of Faith Together

Placer People of Faith Together met with Congressman Tom McClintock’s staff.

Forum will deal with how seniors get around after they no longer can drive

February 21, 2013 · Mercury News · People Acting in Community Together (PACT San Jose)

Teenagers and senior citizens have at least one thing in common: They view having a driver's license as a ticket to freedom. It's a newfound freedom for teens, but for seniors it's a way to maintain a vibrant lifestyle.

Immigration Reform Rep. Dana Rohrabacher Allegedly Makes DREAMer Cry

February 15, 2013 · Huffington Post · Orange County Congregation Community Organization (OCCCO)

Conservative California U.S. Rep. Dana Rohrabacher got into a heated tiff with 18-year-old DREAMer Jessica Bravo that left the girl crying last week, The Hill reports.

Immigration Reform DREAMer and Conservative Lawmaker Come Face to Face on Immigration

February 15, 2013 · Fox News Latino · Orange County Congregation Community Organization (OCCCO)

Jessica Bravo wanted a meeting with her district congressman, Dana Rohrabacher, to urge him to support giving undocumented immigrants a chance to legalize.

Immigration Reform My Promise to Congressman Rohrabacher

February 14, 2013 · Sojourners · PICO California, Orange County Congregation Community Organization (OCCCO)

I am a human being — not “an illegal” and not an “alien.” I am a person, and no matter how vigorously you disagree with me I deserve to be treated like one.

Dana Rohrabacher Makes DREAMer Cry By Ranting About Illegal Immigration at His DC Office

February 14, 2013 · OC Weekly Blog · Orange County Congregation Community Organization (OCCCO)

It's one thing to be some foolish politician, and quite another to make a young woman cry--especially when she lives in your district and is visiting you on Capitol Hill.

Immigration Reform Did OC Rep. Dana Rohrabacher make an immigrant student cry?

February 14, 2013 · KPCC · Orange County Congregation Community Organization (OCCCO)

Republican SoCal Congressman Dana Rohrabacher got into some kind of contretemps with an immigrant student from Huntington Beach's Golden West College last week, but the nature of that set-to is unclear, according to a story in The Hill.

Immigration Reform Illegal immigrant, conservative congressman get in heated exchange

February 14, 2013 · The Hill · Orange County Congregation Community Organization (OCCCO)

A conservative congressman got into a heated exchange over immigration last week with one of his constituents who is living in the country illegally.

Immigration Reform Republican Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, illegal immigrant clash on immigration

February 14, 2013 · Washington Times · Orange County Congregation Community Organization (OCCCO)

A heated back-and-forth between Republican Rep. Dana Rohrabacher and an 18-year-old college student who confessed to being an illegal immigrant has turned even hotter, as players on both sides give conflicting accounts of what occurred.

Lifelines to Healing You Tell Us: To combat violence, put love into action

February 5, 2013 · Oakland North · Oakland Community Organizations (OCO)

The news gives the grisly details of the shootings, city officials are giving news conferences and community activists are in an uproar.

Immigration Reform Poll: Californians warming up to immigrant legalization

January 31, 2013 · San Jose Mercury News · People Acting in Community Together (PACT San Jose)

As President Barack Obama and Congress strive to overhaul America's immigration laws, three quarters of Californians -- a record majority -- are on board with the idea of legalizing the more than 2 million immigrants illegally living in the state.

Immigration Reform Bay Area activists join Obama for immigration speech

January 30, 2013 · San Jose Mercury News · Oakland Community Organizations (OCO)

As President Barack Obama begins to outline a plan for immigration reform, several Bay Area activists who traveled to witness the speech in a Las Vegas high school are there listening to him.

Immigration Reform Obama's immigration plan: Bay Area advocates offer praise, some concern

January 30, 2013 · San Jose Mercury News · People Acting in Community Together (PACT San Jose)

A joyful scream belted out from the bleachers of the Del Sol High School gymnasium as President Barack Obama neared the end of his speech Tuesday in Las Vegas outlining his broad vision for immigration reform.

Immigration Reform Nueva esperanza para familias en la Bahía ante reforma migratoria

January 30, 2013 · Univision · People Acting in Community Together (PACT San Jose)

New hope for families in the Bay to immigration reform

Lifelines to Healing San Diego church joins effort to end gun violence

January 20, 2013 · U-T San Diego · San Diego Organizing Project (SDOP)

Denise Saunders’ son had a beautiful smile, a B average at Point Loma High School and a healthy obsession with the Chargers. Today those are just memories

Lifelines to Healing Gun control draws vigorous debate across California

January 20, 2013 · LA Times · PICO California

Across California over the weekend, some people celebrated their love of guns, while others held events to draw attention to gun violence.

Lifelines to Healing Supes approve budget allocating state realignment funding

January 16, 2013 · Bay Area News Service · Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organization (CCISCO)

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a $20.7 million budget to support state inmates re-routed to county jails under California's realignment plan.

Lifelines to Healing The Starting Line – Mayor Calls San Diego Summit in Response to Sandy Hook Shooting

December 18, 2012 · San Diego Free Press · San Diego Organizing Project (SDOP)

Mayor Bob Filner, along with representatives from the San Diego Police Department and San Diego Unified, hosts a sit-down to talk about local responses and precautions in the wake of the Newtown shooting.

Lifelines to Healing Parents, Advocacy Groups Outside White House: 'Today Is The Day' For Action On Gun Control

December 14, 2012 · US News · Berkeley Organizing Congregations for Action (BOCA)

Parents, allies, and people of faith gather in front of the White House to tell President Obama to not wait another day to lay out a plan of action for gun control.

Immigration Reform Bay Area Dreamers Organize With Unexpected Impact

December 7, 2012 · New American Media · Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organization (CCISCO)

Immigration issues, such as President Obama’s program to defer deportation for undocumented youth pending wider reforms, usually aren’t associated with Richmond, Calif.

Lifelines to Healing Contra Costa breaks felon realignment funding logjam

December 7, 2012 · Contra Costa Times · Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organization (CCISCO)

CCISCO leaders take powerful steps forward in the movement to end mass incarceration and in Contra Costa County.

Lifelines to Healing Contra Costa passes realignment budget

December 7, 2012 · Richmond Confidential · Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organization (CCISCO)

CCISCO leaders take powerful steps forward in the movement to end mass incarceration and in Contra Costa County.

School Improvement San Jose: Alum Rock school board picks ex-Shirakawa aide to fill vacancy

November 21, 2012 · Mercury News · People Acting in Community Together (PACT San Jose)

Ignoring calls to delay an appointment, the Alum Rock Union School Board named Andrea Flores Shelton to fill a vacant seat on the board.

School Improvement Mercury News editorial: Alum Rock school board must rebuild community trust

November 20, 2012 · Mercury News · People Acting in Community Together (PACT San Jose)

Disregarding dozens of vocal community members asking them to wait, the Alum Rock School District board Monday night chose a trustee to fill the vacancy left by Darcie Green's recent appointment to the county school board.

Civic Participation Santa Ana mom helped push city reform measure

November 17, 2012 · The Orange County Register · Orange County Congregation Community Organization (OCCCO)

Laura Garibay, a 38-year-old preschool teacher, became part of a core of residents who pushed for a Santa Ana transparency measure dubbed the Sunshine Ordinance.

Lifelines to Healing, Civic Participation, Land of Opportunity Sacramento looks to restore budget cuts after passage of sales tax hike

November 9, 2012 · Sacremento Bee · Sacramento Area Congregations Together (ACT)

Faith leaders hope some of the funds will be used to expand violence prevention programs.

Land of Opportunity, Civic Participation Governor: Prop 30 Preserves California Dream

November 8, 2012 · Scoop San Diego · PICO California

Now that voters have approved Proposition 30, supporters, including PICO California, say they will hold Gov. Jerry Brown to his promise to improve education.

Land of Opportunity, Civic Participation San Jose voters embrace minimum-wage hike

November 7, 2012 · Mercury News · People Acting in Community Together (PACT San Jose)

Approval makes San Jose one of a few cities nationwide to set its own wage floor, even though businesses had argued the $2 hourly raise would only lead to fewer jobs.

Land of Opportunity, Civic Participation Election 2012: Richmond Votes

November 6, 2012 · Richmond Confidential · Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organization (CCISCO)

Today Richmond joins the nation in deciding who will run the country for the next four years, but voters will also consider the fate of local issues that have garnered national attention, from the City Council to Measure N.

Civic Participation, Land of Opportunity Election 2012: Oakland schools get out the youth vote

October 31, 2012 · Mercury News · Oakland Community Organizations (OCO)

Students of Dewey Academy march from their campus to the Alameda County Registrar of Voters'. Oakland Community Organizations facilitated this march to allow students to post their absentee ballots.

Immigration Reform Berkeley says “no” to federal immigration detainers

October 30, 2012 · Berkleyside · Berkeley Organizing Congregations for Action (BOCA)

Protestors outside an ICE processing facility in Colorado call for an end to enforcement efforts

Land of Opportunity, Civic Participation Election 2012: Proposition 30

October 30, 2012 · Richmond Confidential · Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organization (CCISCO), PICO California

Prop 30 would raise sales tax by a quarter of a percent and income tax by 1-3 percent on people making more than $250,000 a year, with most of the money going to prevent a $6 billion mid-year automatic “trigger” cut to public education.

Lifelines to Healing, Civic Participation, Land of Opportunity Formerly incarcerated men encourage others to vote

October 30, 2012 · Richmond Confidential · Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organization (CCISCO)

Johnny Valdepena, a 46-year-old Richmond resident who has spent more of his life in prison than out of it, will vote for the first time thanks in part, by outreach from CCISCO, a PICO federation.

Safe Neighborhoods Grandma, please get me out of jail! Silicon Valley elders warned about this scam and other fraud.

October 29, 2012 · Mercury News · People Acting in Community Together (PACT San Jose)

Congregation Beth David and People Acting in Community Togetherorganized a meeting to bring awareness to the issue of elder fraud.

Land of Opportunity, Civic Participation Local organization encourages neighbors to vote

October 12, 2012 · CBS 8 · San Diego Organizing Project (SDOP)

One non-partisan group is working to change that by getting their message out -- that you -- and your vote -- matter.

Safe Neighborhoods Dear John: Oakland residents are sending your license plate number to the cops

October 12, 2012 · San Francisco Chronicle · Oakland Community Organizations (OCO)

The Dear John letter campaign is a community initiative aimed at reducing prostitution.

Other Issues Why young people are setting time aside for faith

October 11, 2012 · Washington Post · San Francisco Organizing Project (SFOP)

In spiritual communities across the country — from Jewish worship groups such as Washington’s DC Minyan and Los Angeles’s IKAR to churches too numerous to count — young people come together each week to collectively “power down” from the busy world.

Immigration Reform Calif. Gov Jerry Brown vetoes TRUST Act Immigration Bill

October 1, 2012 · ABC News · PICO California

California Gov. Jerry Brown on Sunday vetoed the TRUST Act, legislation that would have limited how local law enforcement implement Secure Communities.

Immigration Reform Brown vetoes limits on law enforcement cooperation with immigration authorities

September 29, 2012 · Peninsula Press · People Acting in Community Together (PACT San Jose)

Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed a bill tonight that would have limited local law enforcement’s ability to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.

Lifelines to Healing Stockton adopts Operation Ceasefire

September 26, 2012 · CBS 13 · People and Congregations Together (PACT Stockton)

It its latest effort to combat out-of-control violent crime, Stockton approves implementing "Operation Ceasefire."

Health Care Access Saving the ‘super-users’

September 18, 2012 · San Diego City Beat · San Diego Organizing Project (SDOP)

New program seeks to cut medical costs by targeting frequent hospital patients

Immigration Reform With bills on his desk, Jerry Brown hears from celebs, clerics

September 17, 2012 · L.A.Times · PICO California

As Gov. Jerry Brown considers whether to sign or veto 700 bills on his desk, he is getting an earful from all quarters, including Hollywood celebrities and a group of lobbyists who serve a higher calling.

Land of Opportunity Propositions 30 and 38 go head to head

September 13, 2012 · Marin Independent Journal · Oakland Community Organizations (OCO)

Oakland Community Organizations held a phone bank in support of Proposition 30 would raise $60 billion a year for school and public safety.

Civic Participation, School Improvement, Land of Opportunity EDUCATION: Rallies begin for school funding tax measures

September 7, 2012 · The Press-Enterprise · Inland Congregations United for Change (ICUC)

Inland Congregations United for Change event featured Riverside County Superintendent of Schools Kenneth Young speaking in support of Prop. 30, a ballot measure that supporters say will prevent $6 billion in cuts to public schools.

Lifelines to Healing, Immigration Reform Contra Costa tables controversial jail expansion

September 6, 2012 · Richmond Confidential · Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organization (CCISCO)

Contra Costa officials announced at an emotionally-charged meeting Thursday morning that they would postpone a decision to build more jail beds and instead look into alternative solutions to reduce prison populations.

Immigration Reform Deportation relief spurring young immigrants to graduate or return to school

September 3, 2012 · Contra Costa Times · Oakland Community Organizations (OCO)

As the fall semester begins, thousands of Bay Area high school students now have another reason to graduate, and thousands of young adults have a reason to return to school.

Immigration Reform DREAM Act students and clergy hold event at Grace Cathedral

August 17, 2012 · Pacific Church News · San Francisco Organizing Project (SFOP)

Faith leaders joined DREAM Act students on the steps of Grace Cathedral to celebrate deferred action and urge Governor Brown to sign the Trust Act.

Immigration Reform Local immigrants and advocates celebrate deferred deportation, warn of scams

August 15, 2012 · KTVU · San Francisco Organizing Project (SFOP)

Immigrants and advocates in San Francisco Wednesday celebrated the start of the federal government's new deferred deportation policy, but at the same time urged young people applying for the program to make sure they get good legal advice.

School Improvement Give parents and students a voice in teacher evaluations

August 15, 2012 · EdSource · PICO California, Oakland Community Organizations (OCO)

PICO California believes that those most directly affected by effective or ineffective teaching, the students and their families, have knowledge that is critically important, and should be included as full partners in the teacher evaluation process.

Immigration Reform Young undocumented mull new work permits

August 15, 2012 · San Francisco Chronicle · Oakland Community Organizations (OCO)

In response to concerns, several Bay Area nonprofits, churches and others are sponsoring forums where potential applicants can learn about the new rules and talk with accredited immigration lawyers.

Lifelines to Healing, Safe Neighborhoods Activists walk mean streets seeking answers

August 9, 2012 · The Record · People and Congregations Together (PACT Stockton)

Wednesday's action is part of an ongoing movement by PACT to provide outreach to some of Stockton's most impoverished and crime-plagued communities.

Housing Opportunities Affordable housing comes full circle

August 1, 2012 · San Diego CityBeat · San Diego Organizing Project (SDOP)

Talmadge Senior Village, which provides housing for low-income seniors, was one of the projects funded by a $55-million bond approved on Housing Day in 2002.

Land of Opportunity Coalition: Latino voice needed to ease tension in Anaheim

July 31, 2012 · The Orange County Register · Orange County Congregation Community Organization (OCCCO)

Group of leaders from across Anaheim says council with 8 district reps needed for fair representation.

Land of Opportunity Ramadan dinner sign of Inland interfaith efforts

July 30, 2012 · The Press-Enterprise · Inland Congregations United for Change (ICUC)

The Saturday night Ramadan dinner I attended at Riverside City Hall is yet another example of Inland religious and civic leaders working hard to promote interfaith relations

Immigration Reform Activists want to help L.A. to fight lawsuit on vehicle impound policy

July 28, 2012 · Baldwin Park Patch · L.A. Voice

CHIRLA, LA Voice, represented by attorneys for the ACLU Foundation, filed papers Wednesday asking a judge to allow them to intervene and help the city defend the impound policy in court

Lifelines to Healing Assistant sheriff defends department's role in North Richmond

July 23, 2012 · Contra Costa Times · Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organization (CCISCO)

The majority of North Richmond of the neighborhood, which took shape to house African-American shipyard workers during World War II, is in unincorporated Contra Costa County and relies on the sheriff for policing.

Economic Security California faith group helps move $750,000 in customer funds from Wall Street banks

July 22, 2012 · ThinkProgres · Faith in Community

Faith In Community has led efforts to remove 750,000 from big banks.

Other Issues Santa Ana will study creation of ethics panel

July 17, 2012 · Orange County Register · Orange County Congregation Community Organization (OCCCO)

A Santa Ana City Council ad hoc committee will look at the possibility of an oversight committee that could look at a variety of ethics-related issues.

Housing Opportunities Big banks have new foe in Fresno faith group

July 12, 2012 · The Fresno Bee · Faith in Community

A Fresno faith group urged people to move their money out of five large banks, blaming the corporations for bad home loans, foreclosures and the nation's struggling economy.

Lifelines to Healing Community joins forces near site of brazen slaying

July 12, 2012 · Recordnet · People and Congregations Together (PACT Stockton)

Not far from the spot where a 23-year-old man was shot and killed while sitting on a park bench in the afternoon, people from the neighborhood joined community groups to try to put an end to the violence that has hit Stockton, California.

Lifelines to Healing Contra Costa seeks more jail beds in Richmond

July 11, 2012 · Contra Costa Times · Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organization (CCISCO)

With the numbers of newly sentenced inmates and parole violators vastly exceeding projections, the Contra Costa County sheriff unveils plans for a 150-bed expansion at the West Contra Costa Detention Facility in Richmond.

Governor Jerry Brown Signs Landmark Foreclosure Legislation Into Law

July 10, 2012 · California Progress · PICO California

Lifelines to Healing East County March Against Violence marchers

July 8, 2012 · Antioch Herald · Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organization (CCISCO)

Nearly a dozen congregations from the area have joined the movement that aims to bring hope and address the issue of violence in East County

Lifelines to Healing Volunteers hit Richmond streets to keep the peace

July 6, 2012 · Contra Costa Times · Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organization (CCISCO)

"Ceasefire isn't a program, it's a movement, a campaign," said the Rev. Eugene Jackson, an organizer at Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organization, one of the coordinating agencies.

Civic Participation, Land of Opportunity Activists Mobilize for Reform

June 23, 2012 · Berkeley Patch · Berkeley Organizing Congregations for Action (BOCA)

Faith communities press city officials to maintain human services in a time of drastic cuts.

Housing Opportunities Menlo Park to come up with 1,975 more homes under terms of legal settlement

May 24, 2012 · Daily News · Peninsula Interfaith Action (PIA)

Economic Security Los Angeles adopts 'responsible banking' ordinance

May 16, 2012 · L.A. Times · L.A. Voice

Economic Security Religious leaders endorse California tax increase

April 30, 2012 · National Catholic Reporter · PICO California

School Improvement The Education Report: Local school power and a new system for assessing teachers

April 28, 2012 · Oakland Tribune · Oakland Community Organizations (OCO)

Economic Security FREEDOM VIEW: California budget deficit grows deeper

April 28, 2012 · Orange County Register · PICO California

Nonprofit Closure Severs Lifeline to Richmond's Neediest

April 28, 2012 · New American Media · Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organization (CCISCO)

Economic Security, Civic Participation California religious leaders endorse Brown's tax plan

April 26, 2012 · Decatur Daily · PICO California

Brown met with leaders from PICO California ... The nonprofit group's ministers and rabbis were lobbying lawmakers for policies they say reflect their values of social justice and caring for the needy.

Economic Security Clergy to Wells Fargo: Time for deep soul searching

April 26, 2012 · Huffington Post · PICO California

As Christians continue to celebrate the Easter season we are reminded of an important biblical story that should serve as a clear warning to Wells Fargo ...

Economic Security, Civic Participation Calif. religious leaders endorse Brown's tax plan

April 25, 2012 · Associated Press · PICO California

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security Wells Fargo and Easter

April 12, 2012 · Episcopal News Service · San Francisco Organizing Project (SFOP)

"Just a few weeks before the Des Moines meeting, on Ash Wednesday, 45 San Francisco clergy had sprinkled ashes in front of the Wells Fargo corporate headquarters. It was our way of inviting them to repent ..."

Economic Security BANKING: Inland clergy urge ethical banking

March 24, 2012 · The Press-Enterprise · Inland Congregations United for Change (ICUC)

Health Care Access Merced nonprofit aims to ensure Hmong receive health care

March 9, 2012 · Merced Sun-Star · PICO California

Economic Security Mortgage Crisis Inspires Lenten Season Message to Banks

March 8, 2012 · The New York Times · Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organization (CCISCO), PICO California, L.A. Voice

Immigration Reform LA Police Commission approves car impound changes

February 27, 2012 · Associated Press · L.A. Voice

Housing Opportunities, Economic Security Kamala Harris' $12 Billion Deal With Big Banks: Cop Out or Solid Settlement For California Homeowners?

February 8, 2012 · LA Weekly · PICO California, L.A. Voice

Economic Security Marine Fights Freddie Mac to Save His Home

January 30, 2012 · Huffington Post · Inland Congregations United for Change (ICUC)

Economic Security White House officials reach out to San Jose's Latino community during all-day summit

January 24, 2012 · San Jose Mercury News · People Acting in Community Together (PACT San Jose)

Lifelines to Healing, Economic Security In the Mahoning Valley, King observance focuses on ending poverty

January 16, 2012 · Tribune Chronicle · Berkeley Organizing Congregations for Action (BOCA)

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