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Our Vision
Grand Valley Peace & Justice was established in 1990. In order to serve the common good of all, we invite all denominations and communities to join with us to effectively create and implement projects and programs on local, national and international justice concerns.
Mission Statement
Grand Valley Peace & Justice is a discerning, influential presence in the midst of the broader community. We are committed to advancing our mission through the following:
EDUCATION concerning the moral response to social issues of the day, with special emphasis on the respect and dignity of all persons, a preferential option for the poor and vulnerable, and protection of God's creation.
ADVOCACY actions to be taken to defend, promote, support protect or enhance another person or group understood to be disadvantaged or denied justice in our society.
NETWORKING with other organizations, faith-based and otherwise, in order to serve the common good of people everywhere.
The Two Feet of Catholic Social Teaching
Social Justice Remove root causes and improve structures
- Expand access to affordable housing
- Work to improve the education system
- Extend legal protection to unborn children
- Support environmental protection laws
- Participate in a living wage campaign
- Promote peace
- Advocate for international assistance
Charitable Works Meet basic needs and aid individuals
- Volunteer at homeless shelters
- Tutor children
- Assist women who face a crisis pregnancy
- Participate in a community beautification program
- Donate to food pantries and clothing closets
- Sponsor refugee family
- Raise money for an overseas development project
"The conscience is called by this social teaching to recognize and fulfill the obligations of justice and charity in society." (Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church, no. 83)
"Social justice. . .concerns the social, political, and economic aspects and, above all, the structural dimensions of problems and their prospective solutions." (Compendium, no. 201)
"The church cannot neglect the service of charity any more than she can neglect the Sacraments and the Word. . . Those who are able make offerings in accordance with their means . . . to support orphans, widows, the sick, and those who for other reasons find themselves in need, such as prisoners and foreigners." (Pope Benedict XVI, Deus Caritas Est, no. 22)
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