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We would love to hear from you if you would like to learn more about the committee without the immediate objective of an application submission. Please feel free to be in touch with Ruth Goins, who staffs the committee, at ascu.beckner@gmail.comand she will connect you with a current member for follow up.
A year ago, generous members of this congregation helped the family of Mohammad Monir Karimi settle into an apartment in Falls Church, Va. Recently, Monir's brother Mukhtar journeyed here with his wife and three kids after a 2-year wait for visas. Like Monir, Mukhtar had worked for a contractor supporting the U.S. military in Afghanistan. The new arrivals will need cash, furniture, and a variety of household goods.
Mecklenburg County, NC has seen low voter turnout in the Black community for several years. Voter suppression is the culprit. To reverse this negative trend, we are supporting a coalition of Black activists and faith groups called Team Unity NC. We are sending postcards that drive voters to the campaign’s website, where they pledge to “Vote and Do More.” Our…