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I began as Executive Director at the Foundation for Change in January, 2007. A long-time organizer in movements for border justice, immigrant rights, and LGBT equality, I try to bring to my philanthropic work the heart and practices of an activist.
I am a graduate of La Jolla High School, Dartmouth College, Oxford University – where I studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics as a Rhodes Scholar – and the Claremont School of Theology. An ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church, I worked from 1992 to 2005 as a pastor at United Methodist Churches in Southern California, including four years at a small bi-lingual church in Calexico, California. In Calexico I also served as President of the Neighborhood House, a community-based social services agency on the U.S./Mexico border.
I am also a writer: Doubleday published my first book, Mrs. Hunter’s Happy Death, in 2006. My writing has also appeared in The San Diego Union-Tribune, The Los Angeles Times, The Christian Century, and other publications.
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Survey Open - Infrastructure Needs of Social Justice Organizations
Infrastructure Needs - A Confidential Survey
The Foundation for Change is conducting this confidential survey to assess the infrastructure needs of allied organizations working for social justice in the greater San Diego region. Your individual responses will be kept confidential. Composite results will be posted to our website, without releasing the identity of any respondents. If you have questions, please contact John Fanestil at 619-692-0527, ext.…
ContinuePosted on August 29, 2011 at 10:05pm
40th Anniversary of Friendship Park
Tomorrow is the 40th anniversary celebration at Friendship Park, San Diego's historic border meeting place. Please see below my signature for a schedule of events. Can't make it? Why not DONATE NOW…
ContinuePosted on August 19, 2011 at 6:30am — 1 Comment
A low tide ... and rising tensions - on the anniversary of Friendship Park
In honor of the 40th anniversary of Friendship Park, I am sharing remembrances from my time serving communion at this historic border meeting place. Please see below my signature for my recollection of a most extraordinary day - when the tide was as low as I have ever seen it, and when tensions with San Diego Border Patrol were… |
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 10:30pm
A Mexican takes pity on American democracy ... on the anniversary of Friendship Park
I am trying to raise some money for the Friends of Friendship Park coalition and I'm still a long way from my goal of 40 donations.
Will you make a donation now?
The Friends of Friendship Park are community leaders organizing…
ContinuePosted on August 16, 2011 at 11:00pm
Making a Criminal of Manuel ... on the Anniversary of Friendship Park
I am also making a donation to support the Friends of Friendship Park coalition, who this Saturday will be celebrating the anniversary at the park. Will you join me? My goal is 40 donations by the end of the…
ContinuePosted on August 16, 2011 at 1:30pm
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John Fanestil posted an eventA Common Humanity - Book Event at Christ United Methodist Church
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I am so sorry I missed the border tour on Friday! We got confused about the time, but my friends thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you for leading such important events!
You and I met at the border fence once...maybe you remember. Anyways, we helped a community based organization wirte a proposal to your foundation and were able to get approval of SWIA to act as their Fiscal Agents. SWIA wants to know more about what is expected of them in this capacity. Do they have to report anything? Do then need to be involved in any way? Do they need to manage money or can they pass it on all at once,? Let me know if you prefer we have this conversation over the phone? thank you and saludos....laura silvan
Your members may want to keep an eye out Sept. 1 for my article at www.eastcountymagazine.org titled "Dying to come to America"; it discusses the tragic rise in immigrant deaths nationally and here in San Diego County.
Miriam
Good to be included. We have our work cut out for us. It is going to be a very busy year. Thanks for the lunch.
Best,
Lou
Looking forward to seeing more activism coming out of the Foundation.
Peace,
Susan
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