JONAH 2008 - 2009 Action Issues

JONAH is currently focused on four specific action issues in our local community, which were selected at our 2008 Issues Convention in Battle Creek. Here is a summary of those issues, along with contact information:

Issue: The Economy

Summary: Continuing work on workforce development through the state-wide initiative Road-Construction Apprenticeship Readiness. New work with the proposed Inspire Community Development Federal Credit Union, and against predatory lending practices.

Contacts:
Mike Johnson, Co-Chair, (269) 962-6401
Janet Chichester, Co-Chair, (269) 964-6320

Issue: Health Care

Summary: Work in the area of disparities in accessibility to health care throughout Calhoun County.

Here is a link to the Catholic Bishop's stance on health care reform:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKByGyTlgRc

Contacts:
Ronna Jones, Co-Chair, (269) 962-2703
Bernie Mileski, Co-Chair, (269) 979-4591

Issue: Immigration

Summary: Work in the areas of profiling on traffic stops and state driver’s license requirements.

Contacts:
Stacy Caballero (269) 830-1825

Issue: Transportation Equity

Summary: Work in the area of disparities in access to mass transit.

Contact:
Ebony Thorpe, Co-Chair, (269) 924-5094

How to Become a JONAH Member

There are no “individual” members of JONAH because membership is held at the level of a faith community or non-profit organization. However, we strongly welcome new members and new strategic partners.

If your faith community or non-profit organization would like to become a JONAH member, or would like to learn more about JONAH membership, please contact the JONAH Community Organizer at (269) 660-1950. You may also send an e-mail to the JONAH Community Organizer for additional information.

To learn more about JONAH, click one of the links on the left or call us at (269) 660-1950 during normal business hours. You may also visit our office at 111 E. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek, MI 49014. (See map.)