"Welcome" booth for attendees, presenters ...
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... and environment / justice-friendly wares from Reach&Teach founders Derrick (L) and Craig.
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Sungers Bev and Greg, joined by colleague Martha Groves Perry (left), open the day with song. |
Sunnyvale Presbyterian Senior Associate Pastor Steve Wilde welcomes the audience.
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Keynote speaker Assemblywoman Sally Lieber speaks of her work in California's legislature for social economic justice issues like the minimum wage, prison reform, and other issues. |
Keynote speaker, the Rev. Noelle Damico speaks on economic justice |
Robert Forman, Director of One Dollar For Life campaign shared with youth about how they could make a diffeernece in the world with a small investment of $1. ODFL collects $1 from many high school students and last year built a school in Kenya.
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Toastmasters Ron Berti (L) and Jim Hooper teaching how to speak well in front of others. |
Sunnyvale Councilmember Chris Moylan describes running for political office and what it's like to serve as an elected official.
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Coleen Higa from Catholic Charities describes what is invovled in being a foster parent to refugee youth |
During lunch, the Santa Cruz-based Singing Wood Marimba Band made a joyful sound! |
We enjoyed a local food lunch prepared and served by Divine Catering.
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Sabuhi Siddique discusses talks with retired pastor Tom Robb after the "Islam" workshop.
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Steve Wilde (R) and Holly Hight (next to Steve) from Bread for the World joined the youth in games helping them understand issues invovled in dealing with hunger and poverty. |
Youth finish off a busy and long day by repackaging rice and beans for hungry families served by Sunnyvale Community Services.
This program qualified for being one of the "Make a Difference Day" events promoted by USA Today Weekend Magazine.
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