click here to read our 2021-2022 annual report.
moving from charity to justice
We connect and empower faith communities and individuals to work for the common good and a life of dignity for everyone. We advocate for change so that all individuals and families can thrive socially, prosper economically, and participate fully in civil society. We intentionally build bridges across faith communities and draw on the collective wisdom, courage, and strength of our various faith traditions.
The Most Important Election You Never Heard Of
On Feb. 21, Wisconsin goes to the polls for our primary elections. On the ballot is the non-partisan primary for the State Supreme Court. It is incumbent upon us all to make sure our friends and family understand why it is so important that everyone comes out to vote in this election!
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Anti-Equity Referenda and Legislation: Help Raise Awareness!
In the short time our legislature has been in session this year, they have been hard at work introducing anti-equity referenda and legislation. It is very important that we understand the implications of these legislative efforts and how they will affect our state.
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WFVJ seeks a volunteer Treasurer
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Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice is seeking a volunteer Treasurer to join our Board. The ideal candidate will be a CPA with experience working with non-profit accounting, or a willingness to learn. Duties include managing bi-monthly payroll, filing quarterly federal and state reports, preparing the annual 990 and WI State reporting, preparing annual W-2s and 1099s, and preparing monthly statements of account for the board of directors. Familiarity with Quickbooks Online a plus. Time commitment is approximately 2 hours/month, plus time needed to prepare annual tax filings.
To learn more, please contact WFVJ ED Rabbi Bonnie Margulis at wifaithvoices4justice@gmail.com. |
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calendar of events
webinar on american democracy feb. 7
CHRISTIAN NATIONALISM webinar Feb. 7
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January
Nat'l Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month Jan. 1 - Kwanzaa ends Jan 1 - New Year’s Day Jan. 1 - Catholic World Day of Peace Jan. 16 - National Religious Freedom Day Jan 16 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Jan. 22 - Lunar New Year Jan 27 - Int'l Holocaust Remembrance Day Jan. 31 - Faith-based Housing Summit February Black History Month Feb. 1 - National Freedom Day Feb. 5-6 - Tu BiShvat Feb. 7 - "Faith and Democracy Tour" Feb. 7 - Taking a Faithful Stand for Equity webinar Feb. 8 - Catholic Day of Prayer & Awareness Against Human Trafficking Feb. 14 - Valentine's Day Feb. 18 - Maha Shivaratri Feb. 20 - Presidents Day Feb. 20 - World Day of Social Justice Feb. 21 - Spring Primary Feb. 22 - Ash Wednesday March Women’s History Month Mar. 1 - Zero Discrimination Day & International Women of Color Day Mar. 8 - International Women’s Day Mar. 17 - St. Patrick’s Day Mar. 21 - Int'l Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Mar. 21 - Wisconsin Interfaith Day of Advocacy Mar. 24 - Equal Pay Day Mar. 25 - Int'l Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade Mar. 31 - Int'l Transgender Day of Visibility |
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