News - October 2020

Both the City of Seattle and Washington State have recently created relief funds for those without documents who did not qualify for the previous stimulus aid and who cannot collect unemployment. To access application information, click above. To help reduce technology and language barriers with the application , the WA Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN) is recruiting volunteers for their hotline. If you are interested in helping people over the phone to fill out their applications, click above. Spanish-speakers are especially needed!

NPH USA transforms the lives of vulnerable children in Latin America and the Caribbean by supporting the homes, health services and educational programs of Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (Spanish for “Our Little Brothers and Sisters”). They usually host what's called a “Pequeño Tour”, where a group of young people who live in one of NPH's homes come to Seattle to offer stories and folkloric song and dance. Sadly, the young people cannot travel to Seattle right now. However, they can still beautifully share their stories and talent virtually! Click above to see the 2020 Virtual Pequeño Tour.

The Columbia-Snake River Basin was once one of the most productive salmon habitats in the world, feeding Southern Resident Orcas.  Now, all four salmon and steelhead species in the Snake River are at risk of extinction.  Native nations, the People of the Salmon and sovereign co-manages of the fishery, have likewise suffered significant loss of livelihoods and culture.  Join Earth Ministry in asking our US Senators to help bring people together and guide a comprehensive river and salmon investment package through Congress. Click above for more information.

Are you registered to vote? Is your registration current?  You can register to vote or update your information online by October 26 or in-person through Election Day on November 3. Click above for a registration link.  

Seattle U invites all to this Zoom presentation with Rev. Daniel G. Groody, CSC on Thursday, October 22 at 4pm.  This talk explores the connection between what happens inside and outside churches, especially in relationship to the Eucharist and the challenges of global migration.  When more than 80 million people are forcibly displaced, how do we move to a vision of “oneness” that leads us from alienation to genuine communion? Click above for registration information.

Jesuit alumni and friends are invited to a Zoom panel discussion on Wednesday, October 21 from 7-8:30pm.  Discernment, as a fundamental aspect of Ignatian Leadership, is a value we can look to in this uncertain time to help us as leaders navigate unchartered territory- to empower us to follow our truest calling, as well as inspire others, build new opportunities, and act for the Common Good. Click above for panelist details and registration information.