[Jun 28] California Central Valley Journey for Justice

“Addressing the Crime of Poverty”

“Addressing the Crime of Poverty” is the theme for the 3^rd Annual California Central Valley Journey for Justice 2008 event on Saturday, June 28, 2008 from 8:30 AM to 3:45 PM. There will be panel presentations, a cultural program, food, and end with a caravan visit to the Women’s Prisons located in Chowchilla, California.

In the spirit of Martin Luther King’s historic March on Washington DC in the 1960’s and the 1966 Cesar Chavez’ United Farm Workers March from Delano to Sacramento, the California Central Valley Journey for Justice seeks to shine a moral spotlight on community issues and poverty.

The location of the conference will be the Chowchilla Senior Center, located at 820 W. Robertson Boulevard (Chowchilla, CA 93610). The panel presentations will include healthcare, economy/budget cuts, housing/homelessness, and incarceration alternatives from the perspective of community leaders from throughout the California Central Valley.

After the four panel presentations, a Sum-up panel of distinguished community leaders will tie together these issues to propose actions and solutions for our communities.

The Journey for Justice Steering Committee is actively seeking participants, endorsements and funds.

We invite you to come to hear from the people’s experience. Join us for a day of exciting dialogue.

For more info:

Linda Mercado-Whitlow - (209) 725-9593 or (209) 230-0483
Eduardo Castro - (559) 250-2733 or (559) 432-1921