The YWCA has pledged its support for Arab and Muslim members of our community who are being harassed or intimidated since the Sept. 11 attacks, and is working with leaders of Muslim communities to identify opportunities for volunteers to assist them, particularly women who may be targeted because of their dress.
Volunteers may be able to help in the following ways: Learn about Islam and organize an education session are your place of worship, workplace, or neighborhood group Clean up graffiti or other hateful messes inflicted on homes, mosques, or businesses Stand in solidarity outside of mosque during prayers if there are threats of harassment there Two more training sessions for those interested in signing up to be a volunteer and learning about the Islamic religion are offered at the following times and dates: Saturday, January 19th 9am - Noon at Downtown YWCA (1130 Nicollet Mall) in Room 113 Wednesday, January 23rd 6:15 - 9pm at Midtown (2121 E. Lake Street) in Room 155 Please RSVP to Barbra Banks by January 17th at 612/215-4120 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] Kristine Harley Sheridan _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
