We bring together persons of different backgrounds and resources to use the tension of differences in creative, practical and problem solving ways. We come to feel at home with differences and become allies in overcoming injustices. We foster clarity, acceptance and a willingness to collaborate, even where we see things very differently. We address what it means to thrive across differences of religious and secular identity, economic class, race and gender. We work to improve our care for all in our community, family, school, work as we are aging. Together, we come to share the journey, live our own and honor all.
Gifts
52A
$5

Provides enrichment materials for schools to help youth experience the world from other points of view: scientific, religious, secular, cultural, and political.

52B $10 Feeds a starving child for 20 days in an area touched by famine, natural disaster, or war.
52C $10 Teaches friendship skills to youth to prepare them to live well in a multicultural, multi-faith world.
52D $10

Offers a t-shirt for teachers and leaders willing to initiate important conversations across differences in their schools or workplaces.

52X $ open

Supports a Shared Journeys facilitator for groups as they learn to thrive across differences.

Eric Clay
wericclay@aol.com
607-592-6874

Shared Journeys
832 N. Aurora Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
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