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VIA 5th Annual Convention - Sunday, Nov. 15th
We had such a fabulous time together this year - despite not being able to gather in person!
If you missed any portions or want to watch again, feel free to click on the video links on the agenda on the 5th Annual VIA Convention page. We also have pictures of the work you all have participated in over the past year.
Join Vermont Interfaith Action in building power to address homelessness, hunger & racial justice!
2020 Accomplishments:
- Won a minimum wage increase - VT's minimum wage on track to reach $15 an hour by 2024
- Organizing to ensure that the huge strides the state has made in housing the homeless during the beginning of the pandemic continue into the future
- Mobilized over 3600 students, New Americans, rural Vermonters, and people of faith to vote in the 2020 election
- 8 interfaith, inter-generational small groups studied the book "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas to begin addressing white responses to systemic racism
- Participated in placement of Stopping Stones to commemorate Vermont slaves
- Formation of Rapid Response teams to assist those chosen for deportation
- Provide support for New American students at Edmunds School to communicate their needs better