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Ten Ways to Sustain Your Unity Group
Just because a hate group has left town doesn't mean that your group should dissolve. It just means that the group needs to change gears. The pace of your work will become less frantic.
Keep in mind that once the crisis is over, you will loose some people. It is normal.
Use the opportunity to think about why your community was targeted and your coalition can do.
1. Keep your purpose in mind and Stay focused.
2.Stay focused. Don't get off track.
3.Work in conjunction with other unity groups on regional issues and projects.
4.Think about ways to work with other groups in your community to co-sponsor unity events.
5.Some groups have annual Unity celebrations or picnics.
6. Keep the word out with newsletters and/or speakers bureau. Don't forget to publicize what you do.
7. Hold educational events. Use the Human Relations Commission "The State of Hate...and the Good News" - it is excellent and free.
8. Do seasonal activities. Some groups show the "Not In Our Town I'' during Christmas and Chanukah season.
9. Have fun.
10. Contact the PNUC office for help with strategic planning for your group.
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The Pennsylvania Network of Unity Coalitions exists to assist, support, and encourage community based groups in their work to promote a climate of respect, harmony, and justice and counter hate group activity throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
WE BELIEVE
WE ALL HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO FIGHT INTOLERANCE
WE KNOW
STANDING TOGETHER CAN SEND A POWERFUL MESSAGE
WE ARE COMMITTED
TO MAKING OUR TOWNS SAFE FOR EVERYONE
View Unity Rally Held in Gettysburg
Musicians Against Hate
Inclusive Communities Initiative
Pennsylvania cities confirmed by the National League of Cities who have joined the Parntership:
Carlisle: Mayor Kirk R. Wilson
State College: Mayor Bill Welch
West Chester: Borough Council President Paul Fitzgerald
York: Mayor John S. Brenner
Harrisburg City Council • Resolution 44-2007 – A Resolution reaffirming the City of Harrisburg’s commitment to inclusion as a fundamental aspect of our community, pledges active efforts to seek to achieve that goal, and urges all citizens of the City to join together to support this effort. Motion by Vera White and second by Wanda Williams. Vote was 6 yes and 0 no votes. Vera White – This is a program issued by the National League of Cities. Wants to try to provide education opportunities to educate citizens on their community
The organizers of the press conference announced a new statewide campaign entitled "No Hate in Our Town." Inspired by the Anti-Defamation League’s "No Place for Hate" program, the campaign encourages Pennsylvanians to reject the divisive tactics of groups like Voice of the People and to answer events like Saturday’s Capitol rally with events of their own, including unity festivals, public press conferences, and the passage of pro-immigrant resolutions in city and borough councils throughout the Commonwealth.
The ad-hoc coalition also asked Pennsylvanians to illustrate their rejection of the anti-immigrant message with group photos in which participants include a sign that says, "No Hate in Our Town." Photos can be sent to education@aclupa.org and will be posted at nohateinourtown.blogspot.com.
What Do Unity Groups Do?
Unity groups are usually formed in response to a hate activity Or the threat of such activity in their community and remain active to address the underlying issues of racism and bigotry.
Community education:
Speakers bureau
Workshops
Forums
Panel discussions
Newsletters and brochures
Media series
Monitoring and reporting hate group activity
Community-building activities:
Community unity picnics
Prayer vigils
Inter-faith prayer breakfasts
Street fairs and festivals
Any public activity that promotes a climate of tolerance and respect
Problem solving:
Conflict resolution
Immediate and positive response to hate activity
Work within school districts
Collaborative initiatives to solve underlying community problems, such as housing discrimination
Promoting responsible media responses
Advocacy:
Victim assistance
Identifying resources for victims of hate crimes
Public policy
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