CABI Social Action Committee updates
Did you know the Social Action Committee includes four separate sub-committees/pillars?
Reproductive Justice - Chairs: Sarah Del Grande and Deanah Messenger
- Updates: Repro Shabbat is happening on February 21-22. Look out for more details to come!
Climate Justice - chair: Adam Novak and Molly O'Shea
- Updates: CABI recently became a member of Adamah (Adam attending orientation session on Jan 21)
- We are also working on lining up a guest speaker forTu B'Shevat, with a focus on climate justice/action.
- Work on the community garden continues with planting planned for the spring!
Food & Housing Insecurity: Chairs; Joe Levitch, Danielle Brand LeMonde, Ary Shaviv
- Updates: CABI volunteers made approximately 300 servings of dessert for Interfaith Sanctuary's holiday meal.
- Danielle/Ary are now regularly attending Boise/Ada County Homeless Coalition Meetings (CABI is a member). Highlight notes from last meeting: They are seeking to form a youth board on Ending Homelessness and seeking applicants ages 18-25 with experience of being unhoused. If you know anyone, please refer them to Katie. Also, Corpus Christi, Catch and Interfaith are all seeing donations of warm winter gear (blankets, socks, coats, etc.) Additionally, Corpus Christi is seeking donations of used, unlocked cell phones and laptops.
- CABI continues to host Friendship Feast once a month at First Presbyterian Church (fourth Thursday of each month).
Welcoming the Stranger - Chairs: Rachel Silverman, Amelia Messenger
- Amelia has recently joined this sub-committee as co-chair and is planning to focus on protecting immigrants, refugees and other marginalized groups.
- Committee members have been attending Kehset meetings, and CABI has signed on as a member of Keshet's Thrive coalition.
Other Upcoming Events
Saturday, January 18th
1) Crossing Bridges 10am - 1pm @BUUF
Come and hear the heartfelt stories of our new American neighbors as they share their stories of transformation and resilience since immigrating to our country.
Sponsored by BUUF's Refugee & Immigrant Justice Ministry-refreshments provided.
2) Idaho Women's March 2pm - @Capitol Building
January 25 - Social Justice Community-Wide Art Project at Feast of Torah!
An Art Project for ALL AGES, organized by our Social Action Committee: “Speak Up! Speak Out! Speak for Each Other!”, 5:30 – 6:40 p.m. (Social Hall). Join our Social Action Committee, doing some art and talking about how we at CABI can use our voices in support of social justice.
MLK Day (January 20th) Activities
While CABI isn't doing a specific community event for MLK Day (too many events on the calendar and not enough resources) - there are other options in the community for getting involved on this day, starting with a morning ML King Day celebration sponsored by the Boise State MLKing Day committee at 11am at the Capital. Check Interfaith Sanctuary's website or Facebook page for more info on volunteer opportunities after the celebration (see below).
Tuesday, January 28th - Add the Words 10 Year Anniversary
Resistance & Radiance: Marking 10 Years Since the Add The Words Hearing
Event Details:
A Day of Resistance (12:00–2:00 PM)Rally and protest at the Idaho State Capitol honoring decades of LGBTQIA2S+ resistance in Idaho and the continued fight against systems designed to erase us.
An Evening of Radiance (6:00–9:00 PM)Gather at the Linen Building in Boise for connection, storytelling, and community care, featuring a Queer History gallery, oral history recordings, and a screening of the Add The Words documentary.
This day isn’t just about marking a moment in time—it’s about showing that no matter what comes next, our community’s legacy, strength, and care will stand.
Next Social Action Committee Meeting - Sunday, February 2 @ 10:00 am - CABI Social Hall. To be followed by Leo Morales, Executive Director of the ACLU of Idaho. 11:30. This event is open to everyone - please join us even if you can't make the meeting at 10.
Tue, January 21 2025 21 Tevet 5785