The Diocese of Davenport Social Action Department welcomes you to our webpage. We invite you to explore our site, to witness the difference you can make by participating in the events listed on this page.
The Diocese of Davenport Social Action Office will host a Racial Wealth Gap Learning Simulation on Thursday, August 19 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Created through a joint effort by Bread for the World and NETWORK, the simulation is designed to show the connections among racial equity, hunger, poverty, and wealth. We will see how federal policies created structural inequalities affecting many aspects of life, such as property ownership and education, as well as how these policies increase hunger and poverty in communities of color.
In order to allow anyone in the Diocese to participate, we will meet together virtually via Zoom. The group is limited to 25 participants. Please complete this form if you are interested in joining us.
Social Action Monthly Lunch and Learn is held the First Thursday of the month at noon. to view or register for our next session click here.
Our June Lunch and Learn capped a year of gathering via Zoom to learn about social justice issues and organizations at work within our Diocese addressing them. YouTube playlist
Davenport Diocese Social Action Lunch & Learn
Going to the peripheries
Thursday, September 2, 12:00-1:00 PM CST
After a brief summer break, the Lunch and Learn series will begin again on September 2 with Bishop Thomas Zinkula as our guest speaker. Join us for the next Lunch and Learn on Thursday, September 2, 12:00-1:00 PM CST. To register, go to http://bit.ly/DioDavLunchLearn.
2022 CRS Rice Bowl Materials Order: Please update your order for the 2022 Lenten Season. A postcard was mailed to parishes, asking to update its order for Rice Bowl materials. Please review and return to CRS. Click here to view snapshot of the mailing
From the University of Iowa Labor Center:
Quality PreApprenticeship Program Information Sessions
Thursday, July 29, 2021, 3:00 – 4:00 PM or 6:00 – 7:00 PM
LULAC Club, 4224 Ricker Hill Rd, Davenport
“Not just any job”: Get ready to succeed in a quality career in the skilled trades. Attend one of two Public Orientation Sessions to learn about a FREE five-week preapprenticeship course in Davenport. More information here. and Promotional flyer.
Iowa Hunger Summit : Registration is now open for the virtual Iowa Hunger Summit that will be held September 1, 2021. The 15th Annual Summit will focus on transformations within food systems and the changes needed to end hunger and food insecurity in our state.
From Growing Hope Globally:
Get to Know Growing Hope Globally (GHG) on July 27, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM CST. Hunger affects nearly 690 million people around the world. For 20+ years GHG has been helping farmers, churches, and rural communities respond. You can make a lasting difference from right where you live. If you are interested in leading a Growing Project, join us to learn more about how you can get started. Register here.
