JONAH
Joint-Religious Organizing Network for Action and Hope
111 E. Michigan Ave.
Battle Creek, MI 49014

Phone: (269) 660-1950
Fax: (269) 963-6899
Website: www.jonahbc.org
E-mail: info@jonahbc.org

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Mission and Belief Statements
Member Organizations
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Action Issues
Calendar of Upcoming Events

JONAH 2008 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.

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:
Lucinda Mosquera, Co-Chair, (269) 964-2752
Rosario Rodriguez, Co-Chair, (269) 660-9241

Issue: Transportation Equity

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

Contact:
Ebony Thorpe, Co-Chair, (269) 580-3691

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.)