April 2020
To Our Friends and Partners,
On behalf of our MHCH team (pictured above), we send you warm greetings and hopeful news. The spirit of Easter and the advent of spring remind us how hope triumphs over despair, and life triumphs over death.
We need that message of hope now more than ever. As we write this, we are “sheltering in place” until the risk of contagion passes. We have the blessing of a home, but others are not so fortunate. Some are homeless, and others at risk of losing their homes because they are unable to work to pay their rent or mortgage. Their situation can seem hopeless, yet we see this as a time of unique opportunities and renewed hope.
We have been actively participating in coalitions that have helped to pass eviction moratoriums in Pasadena, Monrovia and Whittier with the goal of keeping people in their homes. To make this happen, we've been part of a constant flurry of emails, Zoom calls, and published articles. We've also made public comments at online City Council meetings. These successful efforts give us hope and encouragement.
Click on picture of Jill above to see a video of Marshall Fundamental School presenting their affordable housing projects at City Hall--part of the educational work that Jill does for MHCH.
To learn more about the many ways we are doing our housing justice work, we invite you to click on the pictures below to enjoy engaging vignettes about what each of our subcommittees is up to during this time of pandemic. Their enormous dedication is humbling. Please note that the financial need for our Congregational Land Committee is especially acute .
With joy and heart-felt gratitude for your friendship and partnership,
Jill Shook and Anthony Manousos
Co-founders of MHCH
P.S. As we seek to flatten the curve by sheltering in place, we are grateful that technology like Zoom enables us to connect with people over long distances. For this reason, we invite you to our 7 pm PST Tues. April 28 Zoom meeting with expert panelists: “Addressing homelessness in a time of pandemic: immediate needs and longer-term solutions.” Scroll down for the Zoom link.
Greater Pasadena Affordable Housing Group
(GPAHG) Monthly Meeting
(GPAHG) Monthly Meeting
"Addressing Homelessness in a Time of Pandemic: Immediate Needs and Longer Term Solutions"
Time: Apr 28, 2020 7:00 PM Pacific Time
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Meeting ID: 938 623 501
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Our subcommittee leaders, pictured above right, developed a five-year strategic plan for MHCH with the help of Leadership Pasadena.
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Making Housing and Community Happen
c/o Jill Shook
1628 N. Garfield Ave
Pasadena CA 91104
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