Relief groups learn to ‘dance together’ In disaster ministry, the Rev. George Abrams of Cheney knows that faith-based, voluntary, community and government disaster groups need to work together, respecting each other’s roles in the emergency, relief and recovery phases of a disaster. . . .read more

For WSU President Elson S. Floydeducation is key, to develop leaders like Martin Luther King, Jr. Volunteers with Humane Evacuation Animal Rescue Team (HEART) are “first responders” for animals. Greg Cunningham urges reform of immigration laws in his role with Catholic Charities' of Spokane Refugee and Immigration Services. HAITI Local congregations find a variety of ways to respond to needs in Haiti through donations and trips. Martin Luther King Jr. Day speakers inspire several thousand participants with their own stories and words of Martin Luther King, Jr. Editorial Disasters epitomize the globalization of faith communities’ caring.

The Rev. George Abrams knows that faith-based, voluntary, community and government disaster groups need to work together. Calvary Baptist celebrates 120 years of serving African Americans and the wider community. Trish Newton shares concern about Haiti through the Cathedral of St. John'is ties with a village school in Cazale, Haiti. Pat Kroetch brings her soup pot to Shalom Ministries and finds solace in faith, food and fellowship. Jim Waller helps Spokane Falls Community College prepare to launch peace studies program in 2011.

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