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Interfaith Alliance of Colorado: We Stand With the Israeli and Palestinian People, and Remain Committed to Dismantling Hate

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 24, 2023 CONTACTAlanna Hunter-Lawley, Interfaith Alliance of Coloradoinfo@interfaithallianceco.org Interfaith Alliance of Colorado: We Stand With the Israeli and Palestinian People, and Remain Committed to Dismantling Hate Denver, Colorado — Shara Smith, CEO, The Interfaith Alliance of Colorado released the following statement: Dear Friends, I hope this message finds you well, but suspect…

Housing, Not Harassment: Denver Demonstrates How to Handle Homeless Camps

The homeless population consistently faces harassment by municipal governments across the country. Often, communities of homeless individuals have to endure being routinely broken apart by police patrols, typically prior to an event known to bring in tourists from out of town. These raids on transient encampments can displace individuals experiencing homelessness, sometimes with no notice,…

2023 Force for Good Conference & Reception

Don’t miss an exciting lunch and learn opportunity at the: 2023 Force for Good Luncheon & Dialogue Join the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science for the 2023 Force for Good Luncheon! Tickets are available until October 12th! Register at ForceForGoodColorado.com This event brings together our statewide network, community…

Jacksonville Reminds Us of the Importance of Realizing Dr. King’s Dream

While August 28th marks the 60th anniversary of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s march on Washington, our hearts are broken for the people of Jacksonville, Florida. 52-year-old Angela Michelle Carr, 19-year-old Anolt Joseph “AJ” Laguerre Jr., and 29-year-old Jarrald De’shaun Gallion were all killed in a Dollar General store by a gunman who was intentionally…

Don’t Miss Our Clean Slate Listening Sessions!

As part of the Clean Slate Colorado coalition, the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado is hosting a series of listening sessions on record-sealing and the impact it can have on justice-impacted individuals attempting to rebuild their lives. These listening sessions will take place between August 14th and August 16th at First Baptist Church of Denver, 1373…

Faith in the Time of Climate Change

The ongoing climate crisis feels more urgent than ever before amidst ongoing heatwaves across the US and the rest of the world. Aside from oppressive heat in Colorado, our neighbors to the Southwest have also felt the effects of a rapidly changing climate: In Phoenix, Arizona, for example, the city saw a record 31 consecutive…

View Interfaith’s 2023 Legislative Report!

2023 was a landmark legislative session for both Colorado and Interfaith! While there is still plenty of work to do, we were nonetheless able to advocate for numerous policies that have now become the law of the land, improving the lives of millions of Coloradans for generations to come. After one of the most productive…

The Interfaith Case for Affirmative Action

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued two rulings last week drastically setting back civil rights: One was the 303 Creative v. Elenis (PDF link) decision paving the way for businesses to discriminate against customers under the guise of free speech, and the other ruling in Students for Fair Admissions Inc. v. President…

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