One World One Family
April 2026 Newsletter
Please forward this newsletter to friends and family you think might be interested in the social justice issues that OWOF covers in Western Washtenaw County. Click HERE to be added to our newsletter list or you can send us an email at owofchelsea@gmail.com
Last call for KNOW YOUR RIGHTS TRAINING!
OWOF and Grassroots Chelsea are co-hosting an immigrant rights training aimed at informing businesses. A leader from the Jackson County for Immigrants Coalition will conduct the training. Trainees will be expected to form teams to approach area businesses to be sure they know the legal responses to being approached by ICE.
Let us know promptly if you are interested! owofchelsea@gmail.com
NO KINGS 3 – CHELSEA SHOWED UP!
Pierce Park was filled edge to edge and a long line of protesters lined Main Street from OLD US12 to the hospital entrance. OWOF had a table of resistance buttons and stickers and signed up new members for our newsletter.
It was an important day to support each other and to be visible. Speakers reminded us of the issues and that we as a privileged community have a responsibility to change. Mayor Henson described how critical adequate housing is. Rep Carrie Rheinigans and Senator Sue Shink defined our rights that are being trampled. Kelsey Cohen, a leader in the Grassroots movement, told the crowd that we are not alone, within our community and as part of the larger nation – over 3000 NO KINGS events took place in the US. But we can’t let this day be a performance; it has to be a catalyst and when the times get hard or scary, we cannot look away or run away. We cannot feed the system that oppresses so many.
Let’s make this event a launching pad, not a landing spot!
PLEASE TAKE 5 MINUTE SURVEY NOW
In an effort to concentrate our attention and efforts in a way to best engage OWOF members, and work on important social justice issues in Western Washtenaw County, we invite you all to click through to take a short survey to gauge issue interests. Click on the photo below or HERE to be taken to the survey.
Also, our April board meeting will be on Zoom at noon on April 17. All are welcome, let us know if you’d like more information and/or a link to the Zoom. Thank you! Hope to see you this Spring!
OWOF at CHELSEA EXPO
OWOF volunteers tabled at the growing celebration of all things Chelsea again this year. Kathie Gourlay, pictured, was one of several volunteers who shared info about OWOF and helped to recruit new volunteers. The sponsors reported over 1000 attendees. If you are interested in this type of easy, fun volunteering for summer shifts at various Farmers Market and Sounds & Sights dates, please let us know at owofchelsea@gmail.com
OUR MISSION is more important than ever
One World One Family is committed to justice and equity for all*. We work to be anti-racist and to oppose discrimination in any form. We engage and empower people to have an impact and change systems to ensure everyone can participate fully in a diverse society.
* all / “ahl” / Noun 1.The whole human family, regardless of actual or perceived age, color, disability, familial status, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, disability status, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, source of income, veteran status, or weight. Are you represented?
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