The First Unitarian Universalist Society of Newton’s (FUUSN) Social Justice Speakers Task Force is holding a discussion with Christine Nguyen, Jefferson Hussey, and Renee Hamilton, volunteer organizers with the Eastern Service Workers Association (ESWA), on Sunday, February 22 at 12PM in the FUUSN Alliance Room (1326 Washington Street, West Newton).
ESWA is an all-volunteer association of low-paid service workers and allies uniting to end poverty conditions in our communities by addressing their root causes. For 49 years in the Boston area, it has refused government funding or money with strings attached, relying instead on grassroots support from members and community volunteers.
The speakers will talk about ESWA’s Winter Survival Campaign and how members help one another meet urgent needs such as food, clothing, and other basic necessities so they can participate in organizing for long-term solutions. You will hear how local small businesses, students, professionals, congregations and other concerned residents support this work.
A complementary light lunch will be served.
Please RSVP for this event.
