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The
"On Common Grounds"
Interfaith
Community Program
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National
Interfaith Organizations
National Volunteer Organizations
Community Organizations
ORGANIZING A PROGRAM:
Proposed Program Outline (PDF)
Program Suggestions & Tips (PDF)
Sample
Press Release (PDF)
Sample
cover letter to interfaith groups (PDF)
Sample
cover letter to volunteer groups (PDF)
Sample Flyer
(PDF)
Reference Links
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Inspired
by the film "On Common Grounds", this program aims
to encourage people to GET INVOLVED in interfaith and cross-cultural
organizations and activities that promote peace and understanding
within their communities.
On this page we list links to organizations that offer such
activities for you to get involved. You will find links to national
interfaith organizations and national volunteer organizations
which may have contacts close to your area. Some of these sites
contain additional links that may be of use.
There is also a proposed program outline should you decide to
organize a screening/discussion program of the film "On
Common Grounds" for your local congregation or community. You
can also find a sample press release, a sample flyer, sample
cover letters and other useful links that would help facilitate
your screening. Feel free to tailor these documents as you may need.
Should you organize a screening of the film and would like to
obtain a copy of the film with the necessary public performance
rights please contact us and we will gladly send you a copy
for your screening.
As a means of encouraging interfaith programs, we are offering
a FREE COPY of the DVD including public performance rights and educational
use rights, in addition to, a discounted price on DVD
copies of the film if you would like to make them available
to your congregation or community at the screening or in the
future at your library.
This free DVD offer is available to public libraries, schools,
interfaith organizations, religious organizations, non-profit
organizations and community groups for non-paid admission screenings
only. A public performance fee will apply for higher education
institutes, corporations and governmental agencies but will
they still be eligible for the discounted DVD price if additional
copies are needed.
Now, make it happen in YOUR community!!
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NATIONAL
INTERFAITH ORGANIZATIONS
(If you wish to list your organization please
contact us and we will gladly assist you)
Fullerton Interfaith Ministerial Association
The Fullerton Interfaith Ministerial Association, recognizing
that all human beings are created in the image of God, fosters
a climate of interfaith dialogue to respond to shared concerns,
invites ways to nurture the spiritual growth of all faith communities
and challenges the leaders of Fullerton/North Orange County
to address social, ethical and environmental importance to our
community.
www.sarah4hope.org
SARAH is a group of interfaith women committed to making a difference
through collaboration, discussion, understanding and community
service.
www.interfaithalliance.org
The Interfaith Alliance is a national non-partisan advocacy
voice of the interfaith movement that promotes democratic values,
Defends religious liberty, Challenges hatred and religious bigotry
and Reinvigorates informed civic participation.
http://www.cpwr.org/who/who.htm
The Council for a Parliament of the World's Religions strives
to cultivate harmony among the world's religious and spiritual
communities and foster their engagement with the world and its
other guiding institutions in order to achieve a peaceful, just,
and sustainable world.
http://www.nain.org
National American Interfaith Network programs seek to build
communication and mutual understanding among interfaith organizations
and diverse religious groups throughout North America.
http://www.peacecouncil.org/
International Committee for the Peace Council strives to demonstrate
that peace is possible, and that effective inter-religious collaboration
to make peace also is possible.
www.scinterfaith.org
The South Coast Interfaith Council promotes mutual understanding,
respect, appreciation and cooperation among people of faith
in the Greater South Bay-Harbor-Long Beach-West Orange County
area through extending hospitality, offering educational opportunities,
providing moral leadership, sharing in service and working for
justice.
http://origin.org/ucs/home.cfm
United Communities of Spirit is a global interfaith network,
linking people of diverse faiths and beliefs who want to work
with others to build a better world.
http://www.uri.org
The United Religions Initiative is to promote enduring, daily
interfaith cooperation and compassionate action, to end religiously
motivated violence and to create cultures of peace, justice
and healing for the Earth and all living beings.
http://www.rfpusa.org
Religions for Peace operates on the conviction that multi-religious
cooperation and common action can be powerful instruments in
the quest for constructive social development, justice, reconciliation,
and peace.
http://www.worldfaiths.org
The World Congress of Faiths believes that understanding between
people of different religions is important for good community
relations, for moral and spiritual renewal and for world peace.
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| NATIONAL
VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION
www.corazon.org
Corazón utilizes a turnkey construction system for a
12’ x 20’ house with a wood floor and foundation.
Using this system, a volunteer sponsor group on a one-day contribution
event can build a complete home for a family.
www.habitat.org
Habitat for Humanity is founded on the conviction that every
man, woman and child should have a simple, decent, affordable
place to live in dignity and safety regardless of race or religion
and welcomes volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds.
www.volunteercenter.org
Volunteer Center Orange County facilitates people to become
personally involved in making our community a good and welcoming
place to live, work, and raise a family and has developed ways
for people to best use their valuable time and talents to help
others.
www.infolinkoc.org
Infolink Orange County provides a comprehensive information
and referral system that links Orange County residents to community
health and human services and support.
http://www.americorps.org/for_organizations/faith/index.asp
AmeriCorps is a network of local, state, and national service
programs that connects Americans each year in intensive service
to meet our country’s critical needs in education, public
safety, health, and the environment.
http://ssa.ocgov.com/Volunteer_Services/Volunteer_Opportunities.asp
The Social Services Agency is dedicated to deliver quality social
services that are accessible and responsive to the community,
and encourages personal responsibility, strengthen individuals,
preserve families, protect vulnerable adults and children, and
recognize cultural diversity.
http://www.rebuildingtogether.org/main-pages.php?page_id=main/help_now/volunteer.php
Rebuilding Together’s mission is to preserve and revitalize
houses and communities, assuring that low-income homeowners,
from the elderly and disabled to families with children, live
in warmth, safety, and independence. In partnership with communities,
our goal is to make a sustainable impact.
www.volunteermatch.org
An organization that matches volunteers with projects using
zip codes.
http://www.networkforgood.org/
This is a national volunteer networking website, allowing you
to choose the type and location of your volunteer efforts for
only reputable organizations.
http://www.islamic-relief.com/
Worldwide relief organization.
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ORGANIZATIONS
http://cahro.org/index.html
California Association of Human Relations Organizations promotes
full acceptance of all person by conducting activities designed
to protect basic human and civil rights, and by creating a climate
of respect and inclusion through networks of collaborations
that reduces community tension and builds inter-group relationship
www.ochumanrelations.org
OC Human Relations builds safe and inclusive communities by
developing young leaders, facilitating dialogue among diverse
communities, mediating conflict and creating school communities
where all kids feel valued and included.
www.calhum.org
The California Council for the Humanities strives to foster
understanding between people and encourage their engagement
in community life through the public use of the humanities.
http://www.forusa.org
Fellowship of Reconciliation Educates, trains, builds coalitions,
and engages in nonviolent and compassionate actions locally,
nationally, and globally.
http://www.pluralism.org/about/index.php
The Pluralism Project strives to help Americans engage with
the realities of religious diversity through research, outreach,
and the active dissemination of resources
http://ssa.ocgov.com
The Orange County Social Services Agency delivers quality social
services that are accessible and responsive to the community,
encourage personal responsibility, strengthen individuals, preserve
families, protect vulnerable adults and children, and recognize
cultural diversity.
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