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The Cross-Cultural and Interfaith Team promotes dialogue and cooperation among the diverse spiritual and cultural traditions in our community.
Major Events
MLK Week
Jan. 20 through 26, 2008
Days of Interfaith Service
April 2008
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
ADVOCAP ELL
ADVOCAP's English Language Learner (ELL) Program provides English language support for people for whom English is not their native language. This program includes evening classes in Berlin and Ripon and summer classes for migrant workers, as well as independent study using computers. Provided by ADVOCAP. the vision is that all low-income and disadvantaged people in our service area will have the opportunities, assets and tools necessary to obtain the basic necessities of a healthy and dignified life.
Diversity Circles "Straight Talk"
Diversity Circles' mission is to build a stronger community by expanding the participation of citizens -- diverse by race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion and socioeconomic levels -- in dialogue that will foster greater understanding, cooperation and community participation among Ripon's diverse populations. They are committed to fostering racial justice and working, through positive conflict resolution, toward solving our community's social and economic problems.
Other Agencies the Cross-cultural & Interfaith Team works with:
Local Churches
Boy and Girl Scouts
Ecumenical Hispanic Outreach Coalition
International Service/Humanitarian issues (i.e. Paper Houses)
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