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On the Ground in Maui with Catholic Charities
Maintaining our focus on the devastating wildfires of Hawaii, we are rejoined by Rob Van Tassell, the President and CEO of Catholic Charities Hawaii. To provide insight as a true local, he has brought along Miguel Ceballos, a resident of the town of Lahaina, who discusses with us the impact the fires have had on his family and those in similar situations as him. Following this check-in, we meet with Bill O’Keefe, the Executive Vice President for Mission and Mobilization of Catholic Relief Services, who is working heavily to address the suffering experienced by Nigerians. Niger is ranked last out of the 187 countries in the United Nations Human Development…
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The Crises of Homelessness and Labor Today
On this edition of JustLove, we are joined by the Production Editor of the Scholastic Union (a unit of the NewsGuild – Communication Workers of America) at Scholastic Inc., Alison Colby. Ms. Colby discusses the work of her union to negotiate a new contract to make permanent a remote work policy and retro-active pay covering the cost of inflation. Tied to the consequences of the risks of Labor’s struggle is the worldwide epidemic of homelessness. Lydia Stazen, the Executive Director and Chair of the Working Group to End Homelessness at the United Nations, joins us to discuss the current state of housing as a staple to responsible civil societies. Alison…
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Checking in with The CEO of Catholic Charities Hawai’i About the Wildfire Response
On today’s episode of JustLove, we are joined by Robert Van Tassell, who is the CEO of Catholic Charities Hawai’i about their response to the devastating wildfires that affected the town of Lahaina on the island of Maui. Our hearts go out to the people of Hawai’i and to the first responders and our Catholic Charities community’s work to alleviate the suffering. We are also joined by Leticia Fabene who is a Pierre Toussaint Scholar who was chosen to represent the program in the 2023 World Youth Day held in Lisbon, Portugal during the first week of August. She shares her reflections on her participation in such an important program…
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A Look at The Grace Institute During the ‘Season of Creation’
Today on JustLove, we are joined by Anna Johnson of the global Laudato Si Movement. Her work through this organization is to encourage Catholics to observe and engage in the activities celebrating the “Season of Creation” (September 1st through October 4th). Adjacent to this topic of renewed growth and creation, we are also joined by Danae Mcleod, Ph.D., who is the CEO of The Grace Institute. The Grace Outreach project and the Institute are two collaboratively run workforce development nonprofits here in New York City. Each year, they serve over 600 women annually by providing them with job training, placement, and support services. Anna Johnson is the North America Senior…
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“Dreamin Wild” with the Emersons and SYEP Impact this Summer
Today’s JustLove program features some lovely musicians, Donnie and Nancy Emerson – the subjects of “Dreamin Wild,” a film by Roadside Attractions. Donnie Emerson and his brother, Joe, recorded an album in the 1970s that went largely unnoticed for three decades until it was rediscovered – and inspired a screenplay performed in part by Casey Affleck. We are also joined by Abena Abenkwa, who is a 2023 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) Placement with Catholic Charities Alianza Division. She talks with us about the impact of the program on young people like her and her goals for the future. Donnie and Nancy Emerson are musicians; Donnie was a one part…
