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Our Mission: Mobilizing congregations and communities across economic, religious, racial, and ethnic boundaries so that, in partnership, we can work more effectively for a just society.
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UPDATE FEBRUARY 15, 2010:
UPDATE FEBRUARY 1, 2010:
UPDATE JANUARY 17, 2010: Due to the outpouring of support for the Haitian Referral and Support Center, they no longer need volunteers. Many thanks to everyone who has offered assistance!
 Dear CMM friends and family, In these days, our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Haiti and with our Haitian-American neighbors and CMM member congregations who have been affected by the devastating earthquake that hit Port-Au-Prince Tuesday. As you know, the quake caused massive damage to the city's buildings and infrastructure, and untold numbers of people have been injured. The death toll is expected to be in the thousands. If you would like to donate, please consider giving to one of the organizations listed below. If you are looking for news of friends and family in Haiti - you can contact the International Red Cross - they have set up a database with news on individuals in Haiti - you can find the information on their website: www.redcross.org. Massachusetts is in the process of mobilizing relief efforts. If you have emergency training, and would like to volunteer, please call 211, and the State officials will collect your information. The City of Boston has opened a center for those in need of counseling or assistance - please see the fact sheet from the City of Boston, listed below, or online at www.cityofboston.org: Last night Wednesday night 1/13, there was an emergency community meeting at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. If you are looking to volunteer, congregations, communities, and campuses are invited to furnish volunteers to support Haitian American families affected by the earthquake in Haiti. The Boston Referral and Support Center will operate from 9 AM to 9 PM on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The Referral and Support Center is located at the SEIU Local 1199 Bayside Office Center, 150 Mt. Vernon Street, Dorchester (next to the JFK stop on the Red line). They can use assistance in numerous ways (i.e. greeters, interpreters, grief counseling support, etc.,) during the center hours. Clergy, chaplains, and pastoral caregivers welcome. If possible email Ms. George-Marie Jasmin, to let her know the date, times you are available and how you would like to assist. We will also be organizing volunteers, donations, and other support for our beloved Haitian and Haitian American neighbors, including member congregation New Covenant Church of Cambridge, located in Waltham. There will be a community meeting this Sunday at New Covenant Church, located at 527 Main St. in Waltham, at 6:00. New Covenant has a significant Haitian American population and was founded by Rev. Thomas and Esther Saint-Louis. Please come to see how you might offer your support. We are in conversation with leaders in the Haitian-American community here in Boston to determine how best to support them in this time of need. As we have more information, we will share it with you, by enews and on our website,www.coopmet.org. In the meantime, we ask you to pray for our sisters and brothers in Haiti and here in Boston, and please consider making a donation to one of the groups listed below.
Wishing you peace,
Alexander Levering Kern Local and Faith Based Organizations at work in Haiti
CITY OF BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS
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Tips for taking care of yourself and your family during these difficult times
November 17, 2009 6:00 to 9:15 PM
CMM Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner
11 Garden St. Cambridge, MA
6:00 - 7:00pm Dinner Dialogue
and Social Action Gallery Showcase of CMM's Programs and
Organizational Partners.
See the YouTube video of the 2008 Annual Meeting
CMM in the News
March 29, 2009 The Justice Online.com "Unity in Diversity"
January 2009 Stand for Security Campaign
December 8, 2008 Boston Globe article "Blacks, Latinos build bond with biblical story"
December 5, 2008 Boston Phoenix article "Building a Dialog"
To view video of protest before Fidelity Investments meeting involving CMM members, click here.
April 7, 2008 Boston Globe article "Interfaith Youths Unite in Volunteerism"
March 14, 2008 Investors Against Genocide
February 23, 2008 Boston Globe article "Peace workshop inspired by King"
April 22, 2007 Boston Globe
article
"He still finds the time for social action"
CMM takes action on Darfur genocide
While CMM's focus is local interfaith action for justice and peace, we recognize with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that "injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." CMM's Board has voted to join the Massachusetts Coalition to Save Darfur and to divest our funds from Fidelity Investments, in an interfaith effort to end the genocide in Darfur.
For more information on this effort, visit the following: http://fidelityoutofsudan.googlepages.com/
Tell the
Obama Administration to Make Darfur a Priority
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