Organized to address issues of poverty,
Privilege, and Economic Justice
In Ames and Story County
The Interfaith Economic Justice Initiative is...
- Building Relationships ... Across class lines, among faith communities, with service agencies
- Learning ... the realities and systemic issues of poverty and privilege
- Working ... to change the policies and systems that perpetuate poverty
What is the Initiative's Origin?
IEJI was developed collaboratively by Collegiate United Methodist Church/Wesley Foundation and Beyond Welfare.
Who Provides Oversight?
An energetic steering committee of persons representing multiple faith communities and service agencies.
Who Administers the Initiative?
Beverly Reddick, a Church and Community Worker assigned by the United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries (UM-GBGM).
How is the Program Funded?
Annually, the one-third "Field Share" comes from Iowa sources; the remaining two-thirds are funded by the UM-GBGM Church and Community Office.
How can I help?
Assisting your faith community or groups to become involved.
Volunteering your time and talents:
- ... Networking: developing relationships across class lines, networking with churches and social agencies
- ... Education: gathering resources, offering studies and workshops, and planning conferences and dialogues
- ... Economic Justice: working for policy, legislation, and systemic changes
Providing funds:
- ... Give to the "Field Share" (make checks payable to "Collegiate UMC/WF")
- ... Raise funds for specific local programs and activities
- ... Contribute to the UM-GBGM Advance Special Program, #982946-5
Requesting more information:
What are the goals of the program?
To organize an interfaith coalition, to offer leadership in addressing issues of poverty, privilege, and economic justice. Components include: networking, education, and justice work.
Who does the program serve?
Residents of Ames, and eventually Story County.
How is the program funded?
YOU! and The Iowa Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, Collegiate United Methodist Church/Wesley Foundation, the Iowa Conference Homeless Task Force, the National Church and Community Worker Program
