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News from OWOF – February 2025

One World One Family

February 2025 Newsletter


Please forward this newsletter to friends and family you think might be interested in the social justices issues that OWOF covers in Western Washtenaw County. To be added to our newsletter list, or if you have any questions, please contact 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?


OWOF JOINT MEETING

Please mark your calendars for next Sunday afternoon (2/16/25) and join OWOF board members as we gather at the Chelsea library to learn more about OWOF’s 2025 focus as well as what other action groups are doing now. The event is designed to help coordinate efforts and connect volunteers. See post below for details. 

The OWOF board helps set the direction for our program year. In 2025 we are determined to continue to offer and amplify education and outreach opportunities with a special focus on Housing and Immigrant Rights. 



 

Check out live links to the video, presentations, and articles (screenshot below) at the City of Chelsea Housing webpage here. Residents living within the Chelsea School District are encouraged to apply for the commission. Application link is live on web as well.

 


Please consider a donation to help OWOF sponsor important programs and discussions in our community. Click this text for online or mail in donation instructions. Thank you very much! Your financial support helps keep social justice matters on the radar!


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www.owofchelsea.org

Thanks to you all, we were able to donate over $1200 to the Jackson County Immigrant Coalition. If you haven't had a chance, check out the film here Un Día Normal (Short 2024) - IMDb https://share.google/sn1J1gIWNdiKG8UOd

TUESDAY IS THE LAST DAY TO ORDER!! The folks who are part of Jackson County Immigrant Coalition (JCIC) are in the trenches dealing with the hard-working folks and their families who are afraid each day of what the future holds for them. This dinner is a chance to help JCIC to ease some of the burden of this uncertainty. Please consider enjoying a delicious meal with your family to help other families who just want to live in peace. More info and to order use QR code below or go to www.owofchelsea.org

This is a win-win event. You get a great dinner and you contribute toward helping where it's needed. Take out that Thursday evening dinner! (But order before Sept 8!)

Come join us. Enjoy a delicious dinner (eat in or take out) and benefit our neighbors who are often forgotten! The filmmaker and director of Una Dia Normal will show their film and host a discussion at 7pm.

Please join us for a great dinner and fundraiser for our immigrant neighbors and friends! Sept 10 Take out or dine in. Pickup from 5-7. Movie at 7 if dining in. Order by Sept 8. To order and more info here: https://owofchelsea.org/event/mexican-dinner-fundraiser-to-benefit-jackson-county-immigrant-coalition/

Some good info from Red Wine & Blue about automated license plate readers (ALPR). https://redwine.blue/easy-a/?utm_campaign=&utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_c

MIRC's statement on US Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship decision

This is important to our community!

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