IMPACT House Meetings Sept 20 & Oct 11

September 2020 IMPACT House Meetings:  Want to help fight for social justice in Charlottesville? Participate in one of the house meetings we will be hosting where you can add your voice to what problems we’ll be addressing and learn more about how you can be a part of working for...

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The Talk of TJMC – Making an IMPACT

You haven’t heard much this year about IMPACT — the Interfaith Movement Promoting Action by Congregations Together.  IMPACT is an example of what’s known as a CBCO — congregation-based community organizing — and we have been actively involved since its founding.  We’ve had members serve on their Board, participate in...

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IMPACT Update #2

The issue area that rose to the top from this year’s listening circles is elder care.  Our congregations’ elders and their caregivers struggle to find affordable care, cover their monthly living expenses and live alone without nearby help or care. So far, IMPACT’s Elder Care committee has met with five local experts...

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