2024 Interfaith Justice Series

2024 Interfaith Justice Alliance Series
Uniting for Public Safety

The Interfaith Justice Series is a combined effort of St. Hilary Parish, Faith Lutheran Church, New Hope Baptist Church, Temple Israel, and Prince of Peace Baptist Church, and is intended to engage, educate, and empower participants on social issues that are present in our country today. This year’s theme is Uniting for Public Safety.

Wednesday, February 21 – Faith Lutheran Church
The Law: Legal and Social Environment
Speakers: Martin H. Belsky, former University of Akron Law Dean
Bernard Smith, former Assistant United States Attorney

Wednesday, February 28 – Temple Israel
Local Public Safety Initiatives
Speakers: Kemp Boyd, Chair of Citizens Police Oversight Board
Anthony Ingram, City of Akron, Public Safety Strategist

Wednesday, March 6 – New Hope Baptist Church
Safer Communities Through Mentoring
Speakers: Dads on Duty – Russel Neal; Inner City Soccer Club – Dele Olabisi

Wednesday, March 13 – St. Hilary Church
Public Safety: How Schools Strive to Be Safe
Speakers: LaCresia Beecher – principal at Buchtel Community Learning Center
LaShawna Grimes – teacher at Buchtel Community Learning Center
LaMonica Davis – principal at Helen Arnold Community Learning Center
Denise Williams – teacher at Helen Arnold Community Learning Center
Jennifer Woodman – principal at St. Hilary School

Wednesday, March 20 – Prince of Peace Baptist Church
The Voices of Youth: A Cry for Safety
Speakers: a panel of young people

Session 1 – February 21 – Faith Lutheran

Session 2 – February 28 – Temple Israel

Session 3 – March 6 – New Hope Baptist Church

Session 4 – March 13 – St. Hilary Parish

Session 5 – March 20 – Prince of Prince Baptist Church

Upcoming Events

Interfaith Justice Alliance’s Volunteer Fair
April 30 from 4-7 p.m. at St. Hilary Parish

Tired of hearing about IT nightly on the evening news? Tired of hearing someone has to do something about IT?

Interfaith Justice Alliance’s Volunteer Fair is open to all community members interested in promoting public safety and preventing gun violence in our neighborhoods.

A multitude of local organizations will be available for you to choose from.

MGHG

MBHG is a community mental health agency that consists of psychologists, counselors, pastors, case managers, and administrative personnel who are committed to providing culturally appropriate and comprehensive behavioral health services to Summit, Portage, Stark, Franklin and Cuyahoga counties.

MBHG is a comprehensive resource for minorities that provides counseling, education, outreach, and consultation services.

ACCESS

ACCESS is dedicated to serving women and children experiencing homelessness in our community. We encourage women in the attainment of permanent housing by providing a supportive environment that includes programs of education, advocacy and empowerment

iC.A.R.E

We are a community mental health center that provides services that meet you where you are. We are advocates for children, youth, and adults, and provide professional and compassionate care using best practices and trauma-informed approaches. Our iC.A.R.E. Mentoring program matches adult volunteers to mentor students one-on-one for 30-45 minutes weekly in the Akron, Barberton, Cuyahoga Falls, and Tallmadge school districts.

Project GRAD Akron

Since 2002, Project GRAD Akron has proudly been serving students and families in the Akron Public Schools.  In collaboration with community partners, we provide a system of programs, supports, and scholarships for students to achieve success from kindergarten through career.

We help students make positive transitions during their educational journey through our Bridge to Kindergarten, College and Career Central, GRAD Mentors, and GRADs Persist programs.  The transition pathways are supported by community volunteers who are able to work directly with our students and families to ensure they have the support and resources to actualize their dreams and aspirations in support of our motto, Graduation Really Achieves Dreams!

AAIC

The Akron Area Interfaith Council exits to initiate, coordinate and enable effective interfaith responses to the social, moral, ethical, and cultural issues of our community and to promote freedom of religion, equality, and understanding. Check out our website: HTTPS://WWW.AKRONINTERFAITH.ORG/