IMPACT stands for “Interfaith Movement Promoting Action by Congregations Together.” It is a grassroots initiate comprised of 32 diverse faith congregations in the Charlottesville-Albemarle area who wish to live out and work in response to the common call for justice found in each of our traditions.
“And what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?”- Micah 6:8
Save the Dates!
Rally – Monday, March 5, 2012, at Church of the Incarnation
Nehemiah Action – Monday, March 26, 2012, at John Paul Jones Arena
The Church of the Incarnation is a founding and active member of IMPACT, which began in 2006 and aims to bring a greater degree of justice and equality to the greater Charlottesville area. Not only is IMPACT achieving significant changes in Charlottesville and Albemarle County, but we are also bridging racial, socioeconomic, and religious divides in order to make those decisions to effect change in our community.
In the past five years, our work has centered upon providing mental health services for ex-offenders, expanding bus service, increasing access to free dental care, developing affordable housing, expanding access to early childhood education, and increasing interpretive services. This year (2011-2012), we are working on the issue of job readiness, the specifics of which are in the process of being determined. The first organization-wide updates will soon be made available to all member congregations.
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Did you know that people under 30 have an unemployment rate three times higher than the rest of the greater Charlottesville community (14% vs. 4.2%)? [Virginia Economic Development Partnership 2011]
Does this bother you? Get involved with IMPACT as we work to develop concrete solutions and proposals to address this community problem! Click the link below for more details on the issue.
Research Update – February 2, 2012
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Check out impactcville.com for much more information. If you would like to learn more or to get involved with our IMPACT leadership team, please contact Janie (janieck3510@hotmail.com) or Kristen (kristens@incarnationparish.org).
