The aim of the Social Justice Committee is two-fold.  First to offer hands-on assistance to those who are on the fringes of society and secondly to address the root causes of this alienation.  This committee organizes our parish participation with the Safe Haven Family Shelter, the Hope Clinic for Women, Habitat for Humanity houses, and the Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen as well as providing a Christmas Angel Tree for clients served by Catholic Charities.  The Social Justice Committee also offers forums and lectures to seek understanding of societal ills and advocates action steps to address their solutions through participation in Catholic Day on the Hill, a yearly Voter's Registration drive and contact with City, State and Federal Leadership. 
 

Social Justice Opportunities
"If you want peace, work for Justice"

Rebuild the Gulf Coast ■ Give Blood ■ Canned Food Drive ■ Safehaven
Room In the Inn ■ Legislative Advocacy

The Social Justice Committee at Cathedral of the Incarnation invites you to get involved in the many projects in our parish that translate Catholic social teaching into practice.

Rebuild the Gulf Coast: Those who went to Bay St. Louis between November, 2006 and February, 2007 helped families recover from the devastation and rebuild their homes.

Give the Gift of Life:

How can you help? Volunteers are needed to donate blood, register donors, and serve snacks
Interested? No appointments are needed for blood donors, just show up and roll up your sleeve between 9am and 1pm in the Fleming Center. If you would like to volunteer to register donors or serves snacks contact Robin Barnes at Robin.barnes@vanderbilt.edu.

Canned Food Drive:  The Ladies of Charity collect and distribute non-perishable food to needy families.  This annual food drive occurs the week prior to, and on Thanksgiving.

Safehaven Family Shelter: An emergency shelter that provides temporary food, shelter, employment assistance, and financial support to families in the Nashville community. Cathedral of the Incarnation provides meals on the second Thursday and Friday of each month.

How can you help?  Volunteer to prepare and serve food while sharing a family style meal with shelter residents.
Interested?  Contact Robin Barnes (Robin.barnes@vanderbilt.edu)  to participate

Room In The Inn: Overnight shelter and meals provided at the Cathedral to homeless men from the Nashville community. Each Tuesday from November 2007 through March 2008 men spend the night in the Fleming Center as our guests. They are provided an evening meal, a safe place to sleep, breakfast, and a sack lunch.

How can you help? Volunteer to assist with food, laundry, transportation or as an overnight innkeeper. Clothing, hygiene, and cash donations are also welcome.  Click here for more information.

Legislative Advocacy on Social Justice Issues: The social justice committee of the Cathedral takes an active role in advocating on behalf of the hungry, homeless and the poor on issues of wages, education, taxation, and dignity of life.

How can you help?  Write letters, call legislators and support awareness campaigns on social issues.

Interested? For more information on legislative activities to influence social justice and promote Catholic social teaching contact Martha Wetteman at jpowers8916@charter.net

For more information on becoming involved with Social Action please contact Robin Barnes at robin.barnes@vanderbilt.edu, or call the parish office at 327-2330 for contact information.