IJPC educates and advocates for peace,

challenges unjust local, national, & global systems, and promotes

the creation of a nonviolent society

The U.S. immigration system is more complicated than “get back in line” and the death penalty doesn’t act as a deterrent for crime. Through presentations at schools and churches, in blogs and newsletters, and by hosting events, IJPC educates.

In 2016-2017, Committee members gave 21 trainings on human trafficking to

identify red flags and prevent human trafficking.

Staff and volunteers dispelled immigration myths for more than 400 high school and college youth.

46 volunteers were trained as IJPC Dialogue Facilitators, including 30 new volunteers.

Systemic change is possible when the voice of one is joined by the voices of many. By sharing community concerns with elected officials and community leaders, IJPC advocates to transform the status quo and create a more just world where the vulnerable are protected.

In 2016-2017, Three local universities engaged in IJPC’s “Critical Issues in the

Criminal Justice System” exhibit. With this experience, 240 students put on virtual reality headsets to understand the anguish caused by solitary confinement. 56% of participants advocated for change as a result of this experience.

In collaboration with Ohioans to Stop Executions, IJPC assisted by calling more than 200 individuals when Governor Kasich called of the moratorium of the death penalty.

Members of IJPC’s Peace Committee visited Congressman Steve Chabot’s office to advocate against increasing military spending in the national budget and instead advocated for diplomacy and peacebuilding efforts to resolve international conflicts.

IJPC challenges systems to be more just and individuals to deepen their understanding. We build community by showing up and inviting everyone to put their souls and bodies into the work.

In 2016-2017, 245 individuals plugged into genuine conversations about racism

through the Rethinking Racism initiative challenging the narrative about racism in Cincinnati.

IJPC proudly stood alongside CAIR - Cincinnati to speak out against the travel ban targeting Muslim majority countries and to challenge racist and xenophobic policies.

Ten interns from local colleges and universities contributed to the work of IJPC and were challenged to learn more about social justice during their 1,450 hours of service.

IJPC YES leaders pressured elected officials to protect immigrant dignity and rights through rallies and media outreach #NoBanNoWall and #DefendDACA

IJPC Founding Sponsors:

Congregation of St. Joseph

Sisters of Charity

Sisters of Mercy

Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur

Sisters of St. Francis,

Oldenburg

IJPC Sponsors:

Anawim Community

Bellarmine Chapel

Cincinnati Friends Meeting

Cincinnati Mennonite

Fellowship

Comboni Missionaries

Congregation of Divine Providence

Dominican Sisters of Hope

Franciscan Sisters of the Poor

Franciscans, St. John the Baptist

Province

Glenmary Home Missioners

Sisters of Notre Dame of

Covington

New Jerusalem Community

St. John Unitarian Unversalist

Church

Ursulines of Brown County

Staff:

José Cabrera

Immigration Program Organizer

Mary Ellen Huss

Operations Manager

Andrea Koverman, SC

Program Manager

Allison Reynolds-Berry, MSW

Executive Director

Samantha Searls, MSW

Program Manager

Board of Directors:

Kay Brogle, Treasurer

Nick Caprino

Irene Encarnacion

Wes Ernst

Kathleen Hebbeler, OP

Carren Herring, RSM

Shannon Hughes

Louise Lears, SC, Chair

Cassie Niemann, Secretary

Marie Smith, SNDdeN

Marge Wissman, OSF

Tim Zofkie, Vice Chair

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Financial Report

Income: $219,361

Expense: $212,337

Individuals and sponsors - 59%

Fundraising Events- 21%

Grants - 14% Programs - 5%

Other - 1%

Programs - 74%

Admin - 14%

Fundraising - 12%

Information reflects the 2016-2017 fiscal year

Your gift makes a

difference!

In 2016-2017, 395 individual

donors made investments to

peace, justice, education and

advocacy.

We are grateful for our

individual donors who provide

needed consistent support.

Funding IJPC’s Mission

IJPC seeks grants from foundations who seek to further their missions by supporting specific programming within our issue areas. Thanks to the foundations below as well as the Dominican Sisters of Hope Ministry Fund, The Episcopal Society of Christ Church, and the Sister Elise Grant Fund.

SC Ministry foundation funded our “Critical Issues In Criminal Justice” project allowing us to bring a solitary confinement virtual reality experience to college students.

The local Catholic Campaign for Human Development contributed to our YES (Youth Educating Society) Program in 2016. YES empowers young immigrant activists to share their own story while advocating for change.

513.579.8547 IJPCcincinnati.org

Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center

2016-2017 ANNUAL REPORT

10/1/16: IJPC co-hosted the 3rd Annual World Peace Festival celebrating the International Day of Peace.

8/2/16: IJPC held conversations about the history of racism and gentrification in Cincinnati. Throughout the year, there were 8 Rethinking Racism events.

12/1/16: With the election of Donald Trump, DACA was on the line. IJPC stood alongside YES members and young immigrants, outside his Victory Tour demanding “Education Not Deportation!”

4/30/17: IJPC hosted a training in Nonviolent Direct Action focusing on staying safe and knowing your rights.

1/18/17: 46 volunteers were trained in dialogue facilitation, promoting dialogue not debate!

5/6/17: 32 Runners, walkers, and piglets joined Team IJPC to raise funds by participating in the Flying Pig. Together the team raised more than $13,000!

1/12/17: Governor Kasich ended the moratorium on the death penalty and IJPC prepared for executions to resume. The first was Ronald Phillips on 7/26/17.

Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center

2016-2017 Year in Review

12/8/16: The Immigrant Dignity Coalition formed to stand united in opposition to unjust deportations and to anti-immigrant harassment of all kinds.