“I’m grateful…I gain more than I give…I learn so much from interacting with guests and volunteers…I am changed because of this.”
Gratitude, receiving, learning, being changed by our experience – each and all of these are reasons why InterAct members and partners came to participate in the 2008 Homeless Stand Down. All who came, guests and volunteers, were transformed in some way by their experience. This change, this transformation is something that we find in many areas of our lives. Our country may be on the verge of electing its first African-American or first woman President. Some of our religious institutions are undergoing joy-filled growth and heart wrenching loss. Yet, both joy and loss are transformative. Many people and groups in our world are pushing, trying to stretch and to reshape all kinds of boundaries. Most, if they love their country, organization, or religious tradition, are attempting to transform responsibly, without losing the heart of who they really are. We all want to hold closely to that which is our core. InterReligious Partners in Action of Greater Cleveland is no different. We are grateful. We are growing. We are experiencing radical transformation, but our core remains the same. InterAct remains committed to creating a network of interreligious partners who are committed to understanding one another and to making a positive impact in our communities, in our world.
“Hope is Global”! The rally is over, but the work continues. InterAct Cleveland is committed more than ever to raising and galvanizing support for the refugees of Darfur. Find the latest information on taking action. You can:
v get legislative updates v learn more about Tents of Hope v view items available for purchase to benefit refugees v sign up for a November 7 - 9 rally in Washington, D.C.
If you would like to sign up for the November Washington D.C. rally on the Mall, please contact Pam at
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It is up to us to speak for those who are powerless and to aggravate those who wish to continue in hatred. Adapted from the Rev. Dr. Marvin McMickle’s call to action on April 13, 2008
