From Wisconsin-
Not all the members of NAOMI, an interfaith group, celebrate Easter. But the Christian holiday celebrated on Sunday has us thinking about local acts of charity, and in particular the impressive work that this coalition has done to make our communities better, more caring places.
NAOMI -- the full name is North Central Area Congregations Organized to Make an Impact, so you'll understand if we pWDH - Body Copy to use the acronym -- has been around for a little more than a year. In that short time, the group's volunteers have played a role in moving the public debate around Marathon County's criminal justice system, and they've worked to help struggling families get the help they need.
It is faith-based activism, and it is working. The group includes people from Catholic, Episcopal and Jewish faith communities, and members have divided their efforts into task forces around mental health, dental health, treatment instead of prison and family advocacy.
More here-
http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/article/20110425/WDH06/104250323/Our-View-Interfaith-coalition-makes-difference
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