Cabrini of Westchester Supports Food Pantry
Once again during the Lenten Season, Cabrini of Westchester held its semi-annual food drive to benefit families, seniors, veterans and the new immigrant population in the Dobbs Ferry area. Staff and visitors dropped off canned and non-perishable items in the donation bin placed in Cabrini’s lobby. Cash donations were also received and all proceeds from the collection were recently delivered to the Dobbs Ferry Food Pantry at South Presbyterian Church.
The Dobbs Ferry Pantry Team is exploring other fund raising ideas and Cabrini of Westchester staffers look forward to learning how they can continue to support their efforts.
Cabrini College – Celebrating 10 Years of Social Justice and Service
Ten years ago, faculty and administrators at Villanova University and Cabrini College realized that introducing college students to the real world lives of people around the world would help to shape them into engaged and caring citizens.
[Coincidentally,] Catholic Relief Services (CRS) came to the conclusion that in order to engage young people in the United States, working through
universities would be the best way [in which to achieve this goal.]
With this realization, the two groups began to help each other.
CRS works to lessen suffering and help those who are in need in over 100 countries around the world.
On campus, CRS student ambassadors work to raise awareness and involvement for a variety of global humanitarian issues that impact the less fortunate all around the world.
On Tuesday, April 14th, Cabrini College celebrated ten years of a partnership with CRS. At the campus celebration Cabrini President Dr. Donald Taylor and CRS Executive Vice President Joan Rosenhauer signed a partnership for the next ten years. Through the partnership, Cabrini College assisted CRS with its national and global curriculum and Cabrini College became the 17th college (nationwide) to receive Fair Trade status. Students were also given the chance to lobby and advocate on over 500 lobbying visits.
“It’s a profound privilege to have been here since the beginning of our partnership,” said Maureen McCullough, regional CRS director of Northeast Mid-Atlantic. “Throughout the ten years, it is amazing to see the impact not only on Cabrini and CRS, but on the people that we seek to serve around the globe.”
Cabrini Action and Advocacy Coalition Focuses on Human Exploitation
Human Exploitation: Ending the Demand
Learn about the connection between the demand for pornography and human trafficking.
Attend this insightful workshop at Cabrini College in Radnor, PA.
Saturday, April 11th 2:00 – 4:30 pm
Widener Lecture Hall
Featured speakers:
Dr. Mary Ane Layden and James Tarring Cordrey
For more information, please contact: brvheart@blueroutevineyard.com
Under Construction: A New Cabrini Closet
Last week, the CAAC in partnership with LifeWay Network and St. Raymond’s High School for Boys began construction of the Cabrini Closet, NYC. The boys receive training on human trafficking and then they performed the service of transforming an open space into a beautiful boutique. In total, approximately 84 boys will participate in this program. The closet will provide fashionable young women’s clothing to those who very often have nothing after leaving their trafficked situation. After three sessions, the closet is on schedule to be open early May in the Grammercy Park area of Manhattan. More information on the location of the closet will be forthcoming in the near future.
This closet will certainly be a beautiful ministry, which will provide a much-needed service to those who are beginning a new life of freedom.
Any member of the Cabrinian Community who is interested in volunteering to help at the closet is invited to contact Melanie Paccillo at CabriniAandA@aol.com or Karol Brewer at cabriniformation@aol.com
Information for anyone wishing to donate clothing or gift cards will follow in the future Weekly Updates. We expect to be able to accept donations by May 1st.
27 Million Enslaved
Slavery exists, and together we must shine a light on this tragedy. That is the mission of End It Movement, an international coalition made up of the world’s leading anti-trafficking organizations. A21, ECPAT USA, Exodus Road, Not For Sale, International Justice Mission, and many others are partners in this group, which together work to create holistic solutions to this global issue.
On February 27th End It Movement held a social media based awareness-raising event they called, “Shine a Light on Slavery Day.” The coalition asked people to draw a red “X” on their hands, take a photo, and post it on social media using #enditmovement. The CAAC was proud to be a part of this event, which caused a stir on social media as well as with those who encountered participants. Several people asked CAAC members why they had an “X” on their hands, which created an opportunity to speak to people about human trafficking.
This was a simple, yet powerful way to raise awareness and create a global conversation about human trafficking. Together we will join hands until we will live in a world truly free from slavery.
CAAC Rocks the House!
Last week the Cabrini Action and Advocacy Coalition (CAAC) held a rock concert entitled, “Real Love Saves: Fight Slavery with Music” in an effort to raise awareness about human trafficking and money for Covenant House. With the help of countless supporters in person and spirit, $450.60 was raised for this amazing charity.
Four local bands donated their time and talent to this event, and Tumulty’s Pub in New Brunswick, NJ graciously donated the use of the space. An enthusiastic crowd was in attendance, bringing the dark pub to life with energy and enthusiasm. Rocking out to the music were Cabrini Mission Corps Director Gina Scarpello and CAAC Coordinator Karol Brewer. CMC missioner Jenay Smith welcomed people at the information and donation table, encouraging people to come in and donate.
Semiotics started off the evening with a fun 30-minute set of alternative rock/emo music. Lyrics such as, “as long as there’s a roof over my head I will be happy,” invoked thoughts about the need for housing for the homeless. They were followed by punk rockers Hurricane Season, who started the set with a song about the difficulties of living with someone addicted to drugs. Living Tradition, an alternative rock band from central Jersey, brought the night to a fever pitch. The concert’s headliner was the female-fronted indie rock band Foxanne. Between bands CMC missioner Melanie spoke about Covenant House’s mission to keep homeless, runaway, and throwaway teens off the streets and safe from predators. Internationally, Covenant House serves 56,000 youth.
It was an amazing night of community coming together with local musicians to raise money for an extremely worthy cause. Partnerships such as this bring the message of social justice to a wider audience, and inspires young people to take action that will lead to change.
Cabrini College Observes International Anti-Human Trafficking Prayer Day
On February 5th, Cabrini College will observe the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking. This day was designated by Pope Francis and world interfaith leaders as a day to reflect on the experiences of those that have suffered through this affront to human dignity, and to comfort, strengthen, and help empower survivors. [Read more…]
International Day of Prayer against Human Trafficking
A Crime Against Humanity – Modern Day Slavery
Pope Francis has strongly denounced, many times, the trafficking of human beings, defining it as “a crime against humanity” and calling on everyone to get involved in looking after the victims. Responding to the Holy Father’s plea, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Committee on Migration, has designated February 8th as an annual day of prayer for survivors and victims of human trafficking. February 8th is the feast day of Saint Josephine Bakhita, who was kidnapped from her home in the Sudan at age 7 and sold into slavery. Once Josephine was freed she became a Cannosian Sister and dedicated her life to sharing her testament of deliverance from slavery and comforting the poor and suffering.
The day of prayer on February 8th is intended to raise awareness of and encourage reflection on the violence and injustice that impact victims of human trafficking. [Read more…]
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