Consider ways to embrace the 5 R’s hierarchy of key environmental principles: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle. Single use plastics, that are manufactured and used only once, are pervasive in our world. For example, most of our foods from mainstream grocery stores and other household goods, have plastic packaging that we will
On July 21, 2024, on a not too hot morning, 18 pilgrims from St. Ignatius Church and other parishes joined together to put into practice the words of Pope Francis, i.e., that care for our environment and care for our neighbors, are one and the same – by performing what
This St. Ignatius Environmental Committee answers Pope Francis’s urgent call to care for our common home and avert impending environmental catastrophe. Committee members have dedicated themselves to 1) education, 2) advocacy, and 3) action. Education Published in the Ezine (and sometimes on the EJ website and in the print bulletin)
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Wes Moore today presided over the second bill signing ceremony of 2024, signing three housing bills dedicated to making Maryland more affordable. The bills, part of the Moore-Miller Administration’s 2024 legislative agenda, address concentrated poverty in Maryland’s marginalized communities, reduce instability in Maryland’s housing supply and affordability,
Helping the environment is about celebrating creation, being good stewards, and passing on those values to the next generation. Here are some things that you and your family can do at home. 1. Save on energy: Use energy efficient appliances and light bulbs (Look for “energy star”). 2. Save gas:
Congress faces a March 22nd deadline to pass critical funding bills to avert a government shutdown. These funding bills include lifesaving assistance to meet the humanitarian needs of those arriving at our borders and millions of displaced persons overseas. Due to continued inaction by Congress, many essential U.S. humanitarian programs—both
The Racial Justice Committee invites you to read these articles during Black History Month. Black History Month: Confronting the Mixed History of the Jesuits The Jesuit Post, Feb 24, 2020 In 1967, Superior General Fr. Pedro Arrupe, SJ, wrote a letter to the American Jesuits calling them to task for their collective
On Monday, December 11th at 6:30pm at Greater Harvest Baptist Church (1617 W. Saratoga St), St. Ignatius Catholic Community Justice & Peace representatives joined more than 550 faith & community leaders from across Baltimore as we gathered to press forward on our work to end the crisis of vacant & abandoned
Letter Writing Campaign Email Councilman Eric Castello to support Bill 22-0195 & Inclusionary Housing for Baltimore! If you live in Baltimore City, write a letter to your City Council Representative. Or call the Bureau of Elections at 410-396-5550 to verify your district. Verify your District Read the letter & sign
After months of delay, a pair of bills requiring—and incentivizing developers to build more affordable housing units will be presented before the full Baltimore City Council Tuesday, and could be called for a vote. The bills are part of a package of what’s known as inclusionary housing legislation because they
Congress faces a March 22nd deadline to pass critical funding bills to avert a government shutdown. These funding bills include lifesaving assistance to meet the humanitarian needs of those arriving at our borders and millions of displaced persons overseas. Due to continued inaction by Congress, many essential U.S. humanitarian programs—both foreign and domestic—remain in limbo.
After months of delay, a pair of bills requiring—and incentivizing developers to build more affordable housing units will be presented before the full Baltimore City Council Tuesday, and could be called for a vote. The bills are part of a package of what’s known as inclusionary housing legislation because they
Baltimore coalition launches effort to campaign for land bank to acquire vacant properties By Giacomo Bologna Iya Kenya MahaliyaDara loves her Northwest Baltimore home, but she’s getting tired of her neighbors. For the past seven years the 48-year-old Baltimore native has lived in a Park Heights rowhome she inherited from
Please let President Biden and his administration know you strongly support temporary protective status (TPS) for immigrants from Nicaragua, Nepal, Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala by signing this petition from CASA. Since 1990, temporary protected status (TPS) has allowed migrants from countries with unsafe conditions to reside and work legally
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