Mary’s Pence Wins Award for Responsive Philanthropy
It is an honor to be recognized as a responsive funder during a moment when women and other marginalized people are facing tremendous struggles. Mary’s Pence is committed to supporting women who have experienced injustice.
Social Justice Reading List 2018
In a moment where our attention is being pulled by the trauma of so many communities it is a radical act to keep paying attention. And we think the insight from each of these books helps us walk in truer solidarity.
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Vets For Peace Annual Convention
August 22-26, 2018
St. Paul, Minnesota
The theme for the 33rd annual convention is Reclaim Armistice Day. The week will be filled with amazing workshops, community, discussions, music and art. Make sure to stop by the Mary’s Pence booth!
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LCWR Assembly – Reception for the Sisters
Thursday, August 9, 6-8pm
St. Louis, Missouri
Please join us for a wine and cheese reception at the LCWR Assembly in gratitude to the sisters who have supported Mary’s Pence. We will be celebrating 10 years of the ESPERA program!
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Association of US Catholic Priests Assembly
June 25-28, 2018
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Mary’s Pence will be attending and exhibiting at the Association of US Catholic Priests Assembly, The Church in a Post-Modern World: Spirituality and Ministry in a Secular Age. Make sure you stop by our booth and say hello!
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Twin Cities Pride Festival
June 23 and 24, 2018
Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Twin Cities Pride Festival is a two day celebration of the LGBTQ+ community! Mary’s Pence will be one of over 400 exhibitor booths. Plus there will be food vendors and free music performances among other great entertainment. All LGBTQ+ people and allies are welcome.
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Will Mary’s Pence Fund Your Social Justice Project?
Wednesday, June 13, 1pm CST
Teleconference
Join us for an hour long teleconference to learn how to apply for a grant from Mary’s Pence. We will present about our grant criteria and application process, and we’ll have time to answer questions.
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Statement Against Gun Violence
Your leadership is vital. We stand with you because the burden of social justice belongs to all of us. Young people led the civil rights and anti-war movements. Many of us in our youth spearheaded women’s and LGBTIQ efforts. You do the same.
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Cincinnati Supporter Reception
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Cincinnati, Ohio
Join Mary’s Pence Executive Director, Katherine Wojtan to learn about two local Cincinnati grantees, Lydia’s House and The Contact Center. Hosted by Karen Hurley, former Mary’s Pence board member.
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North Carolina Supporter Reception
Thursday, May 10, 2018
Cary, North Carolina
Join Mary’s Pence Executive Director Katherine Wojtan at the home of Beth Dehghan, Executive Director of three-time grantee WomenNC. Refreshments will include middle eastern tea and desserts from China and India.
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MayDay Festival
May 6, 2018
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Celebrate spring at the MayDay Festival in Powederhorn Park, Minneapolis. This is an multi-generational event put on by In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre with a little something for everyone including a parade, live entertainment, food, and two-story tall puppets.
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