Social Justice
February 5, 2024
Black History Month: engage, explore and support Black arts, culture and community
February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements, influences and legacies of Black Americans. Also called African American History monthâand, more recently, Celebration of the African DiasporaâBlack History Month began as Negro History Week in February 1926, thanks to the efforts of scholar Carter G. Woodson. Black History Month was officially recognized…
May 23, 2023
Address the effects of fast fashion by cultivating a sustainable wardrobe
We all make choices about the apparel, shoes and accessories we buy, based on factors such as price, stylishness or trendiness, durability, function and seasonality. And those choicesâwhich the fashion and advertising industries work very hard to influenceâhave tangible consequences for both the labor force and the finite natural resources needed to create those items….
November 23, 2020
Reframing Thanksgiving
The nuances of the Thanksgiving story have changed the way many of us celebrate. The story is no longer a commemoration of a shared meal between pilgrims and Native Americans. We recognize that many of us are colonizers and such have put our interests ahead of Indigenous peopleâs interests. Even as we move toward a…
March 15, 2021
Practicing Social Advocacy: Interview with Sarah Hart of New Beginnings
As part of The Whole Uâs First 90 wellness challenge, UWCFD staff are facilitating a 90-day habit formation program focused on helping participants to identify, connect with, and engage on behalf of causes about which they are passionate. We are guided by our theme âIdentify, Assess, Act â Social Advocacy for Everyoneâ. The Mini-Series is…
February 28, 2022
Defeating water scarcity one project at a time
Imagine walking six miles a day across hilly, uneven, or muddy terrain with a pack on your back that weighs 50 pounds. But this is not army basic training or a hike on the Pacific Crest Trail. Now imagine you are hungry and quite possibly suffering from gastrointestinal illnessâyet you still must undertake this ordeal…
October 27, 2020
Democracy In Action: How to Get Involved
It’s election season and many conversations are happening on the topic of civic engagement. Democracy in Action (DiA) looks different for everyone; it can be voting, reading the news, volunteering with a community center, and advocating for community goals. One way to support the community and the many efforts to pursue DiA is by donating…
March 27, 2023
Acceptance, not just awareness: Changing the conversation around Autism
April is Autism Acceptance Month, an opportunity to deepen our understanding of this complex developmental disability. According to The Autism Society of America, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD, or just Autism, capitalized) is a complex, lifelong developmental condition that typically appears during early childhood and can impact a personâs social skills, ability to communicate, ability to…
Supporting sexual assault survivors
April is sexual assault awareness month, an annual campaign to raise public awareness about sexual assault and educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence. Sexual violence happens in every community and affects people of all ages, races, genders, and religions â with and without disabilities. Sexual violence is any type of unwanted…
April 28, 2023
Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month
May is recognized as National Asian American, Native Hawaiâian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, an opportunity to recognize the diverse people, cultures and communities whose contributions have enriched American life for centuries.  The United States first recognized AANHPI heritage in 1978. The weeklong recognition expanded to a monthlong celebration and commemoration of the rich heritage…
May 1, 2023
Help survivors – and their pets – escape abuse
Nearly half of relationship abuse survivors delay leaving because they can’t take their pet with them – but only a handful of domestic violence shelters in the U.S. accept pets. Luckily, there are organizations working to make more shelters pet friendly, so abuse survivors and their pets can get away and heal together. Relationship violence…
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