RISC hasn’t stopped beating the drum of justice against violence in our communities. Bookmark this page for updates on research sessions, important community meetings, and resources. Email Emily Small [email protected] if you have questions.
— Updated 10 June 2020
Monday, June 15, 6:30 – 8 pm: Justice Ministry (Rodef Tzedek) Member Gathering
Monday, June 22, 5:30 pm — Housing & Evictions Mini-Action & City Council Meeting
Monday, June 1: Research Session on violence in our community
Monday, June 22, 5:30 pm — Housing & Evictions Mini-Action & City Council Meeting
With so much going on, remember there is an affordable housing emergency in our city. On Monday, June 22, we need you to virtually attend the City Council meeting. A group of designated RISC leaders will directly ask city leaders for these commitments:
- Pass the resolution introduced by Councilwoman Robertson saying that as soon as an additional $800,000 becomes available in 2021, such funds will be allocated to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and the Eviction Diversion Program (to bring these allocations up to their original proposed amounts).
- Commit to attend our RISC Mini-Action Assembly on Monday, August 31st at 6:30 pm, to discuss the establishment of a dedicated stream of funding of $10 million yearly for our city’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
Email Emily Small [email protected] if you have questions.
Instructions to join the Zoom meeting:
RISC will prepare you for the city council meeting before you “virtually” attend. If you never attended a city council meeting, attend one with your RISC allies. To join via video, click the following link —
https://zoom.us/j/93550671216?pwd=OVB5aXlteDYxdURZbTNNWVRIYUFHQT09
Meeting ID: 935 5067 1216, Password: 401963
To join via phone, call 646 558 8656 US. Enter our meeting ID and password if prompted.
Monday, June 15, 6:30 – 8 pm: Justice Ministry (Rodef Tzedek) Network Member Gathering
Join together as a whole RISC body of congregations to reflect on our work together (especially in these times in which we find ourselves!), especially around Housing & Evictions, and Gun Violence. We will make commitments to each other around next steps. Email Emily Small [email protected] if you have questions.
Instructions to join the Zoom meeting:
To join via video, click the following link –
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81322024320?pwd=aFMvMy9ueWFvUWxxQTRhNnNhY0dNdz09
Meeting ID: 813 2202 4320, Password: 165168
To join via phone, call 1 646 558 8656. Enter in the Meeting ID and password if prompted.
Monday, June 1: Research Session on violence in our community
RISC will host an online research session with author Thomas Abt. Mr. Abt’s book, “Bleeding Out,” outlines a bold plan for peace in the streets. RISC members will gather online at 3:15 pm via Zoom to prepare for the session. Mr. Abt will join at 4 pm. The session should end by 5:15 pm. Email Emily Small [email protected] if you have questions.
Instructions to join the Zoom meeting:
Use this link to access the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83843443257
If prompt, enter the Meeting ID: 838 4344 3257
To join by phone, call +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
And enter our Meeting ID when prompted.
More about Thomas Abt:
Hear 6-minute interview on NPR with Michel Martin
Read this article in The Atlantic
