As a community this is a time that we give thanks for the gifts we have in our life. One gift that we are particularly thankful for is the gift of resistance. For almost 30 years we have given voice and cultivated power amongst those that wish to resist injustice and work for peace.
This work is featured in a cover story in this week’s Memphis Flyer. We like the title, “Peace, Justice & the Mid-South Way” because it represents the unique approach to community building, grassroots activism and nonviolent resistance that grounds our work at the Mid-South Peace and Justice Center.
If you are already a member we thank you and ask that you consider forwarding this message on to five friends. If you are not a member, I am writing to ask that you become a member and join our work. We cannot do it without you!
When our community stands together and speaks with a clear unified voice change happens. Make a difference and transform our community.
Join the Mid-South Peace and Justice Center!
There is no minimum amount for membership. We value your participation above all else.
Benefits of Membership
- A membership card and member bumper-sticker to show your commitment to the community.
- The opportunity to be heard on issues you care about; we help you connect with otherswho care about the same issues, so that you can form coalitions to become stronger.
- Assistance of trained community organizers who know how to help you win.
- Access to reputable research and the information you need to move forward on your issues.
- Leadership development opportunities; as a member you can take part in trainings and national conferences that prepare you to take action both locally and nationally.
- Newsletters, action alerts, and fact sheets on our current issues.
- A voice in setting the direction of the MSPJC. We believe in a hands-on approach to running our organization. Every member has a vote at our Annual Meeting.
- The power that comes from thousands of members standing together and fighting for justice.
Become a member now and join this movement that is engaging, organizing and mobilizing our community for the positive changes that we want to see in our community!
We know that the only way we will achieve social change is by building movements comprised of those that are most affected by social problems in our society. This is why it is so important for you to become a member. It is not just about raising money, it is about building an inclusive organization that is representative of all the communities in Memphis. While politicians argue with each other and focus their attention on everything but the needs of low-income communities, we are training and organizing grassroots leaders to lead campaigns of social, economic, and racial justice. We are working to build a movement of those that suffer the most, yet have the least input in decisions that directly affect their lives. That’s why movement building is a permanent effort: in both good times and bad, we always need to build the next push for change—leader by leader, community by community.
Become a leader, represent your community. Join the Mid-South Peace and Justice Center!
In our 2010 Program Report you will see the positive effect that your contributions have in our community. For almost 30 years we have been engaging and training grassroots community leaders to lead campaigns of racial, economic, environmental and social justice.
Will you become a member and join our work building a movement for positive social change in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee and across this nation?
Peace in the struggle for justice!
Jacob Flowers
Executive Director