By Marcia Ostendorff I am having a White Rabbit Moment. “Oh, dear. Oh, dear. I’m late! I’m late!” wails the White Rabbit as he scurries along the riverbank and past Alice. Remember the opening scene of Alice in Wonderland written by Lewis Carroll? This article is very late. But, I am hoping it won’t matter … Continued
By Bill Baxley Imagine for a moment that you lived in another country and your country was under threat of war and your family’s well-being was being threatened. You decided to leave your war-torn land in hopes of finding a better future for your children, your spouse and yourself. You succeed in gaining legal entry … Continued
By Christian McIvor You may not have noticed it, but the world is deep in the throes of a water crisis. Globally, over 2.2 billion people lack access to safely managed drinking water services and over half of the world’s population (4.2 billion) lack safely managed sanitation services. This leads to the deaths of almost … Continued
By Erin Delgado Every year on February 20, countries around the globe celebrate World Day of Social Justice. At its core, social justice is about equal rights and equal opportunities for all people. Around the world, societies face both circumstantial and systemic inequality of resources, opportunities, and privileges. It is up to us to recognize … Continued
By Kelly Roberts It happened. It was tragic. All of humanity suffered—but none more than the Jewish people. This month marks so many important remembrances for those committed to social justice, and Greystone honors Holocaust Remembrance Day this January 2023. Holocaust Memorial Day Resources For those who have just a minute or two to remember, … Continued
By Laura Nelson November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month. As we move into a season of thankfulness and look forward to gathering with loved ones, it’s important that we continue to educate ourselves and find ways to help those in our community who are experiencing this time as one of additional stress and danger. … Continued
By Bob Millikan This month, our Spirit of Justice Team is highlighting two important focuses for October. The first is Tackling Hunger Month, which encourages people to provide food for those in need of daily meals. Greystone will help in this effort with our Rise Against Hunger event Sunday, October 2, where we will pack … Continued
On September 21, the United Nations will recognize The International Day of Peace, a day for “commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among all nations and peoples” by observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire. Each year, the day is given a theme that reflects current issues; the 2022 theme is … Continued
By April Walker Monday, July 4 is a well-known holiday in our country. From 1776 to the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with festivities ranging from fireworks, parades, concerts and family barbeques. In the midst of the celebration and summer fun, it is important to also remember … Continued
By Joanne Thompson It was on or near the anniversary of the murder of George Floyd that I first heard the word Juneteenth. As I read more and more about Juneteenth from media sources, I realized that this African American holiday has been celebrated for over 150 years! I was 71 years old, yet I … Continued