The Zen Center of Syracuse is a member of ACTS (Alliance of Communities Transforming Syracuse), which has an annual fundraising banquet in ordinary years. Last spring, the Rev. Jikyo Bonnie Shoultz Sensei was to be one of the honorees at the banquet, but the pandemic caused it to be cancelled. This year, ACTS will honor Jikyo with the Volunteer Leadership Award at a virtual event, part of ACTS Spring Series called Seizing the New Day for Social Justice, on Monday, June 21, 6:30-7:40 p.m.Read more »
The Zen Center of Syracuse is a member of ACTS (Alliance of Communities Transforming Syracuse), which has an annual fundraising banquet in ordinary years. Last spring, Jikyo was to be one of the honorees at the banquet, but the pandemic caused it to be cancelled. Read more »
You are invited to attend the ACTS Spring Banquet to be held on Tuesday April 9 at Drumlins Country Club.
The theme of “People Have the Power” will be addressed by Bishop Dwayne Royster, National Political Director, for Faith-In-Action, a national support system for social justice faith-based/community groups.
ACTS is a membership network for people of faith & conscience committed to improving the quality of life for all citizens, especially the disadvantaged and to actively dealing with inequities resulting from poverty and racial discrimination. Read more »
At this rally, ACTS representatives will be asking community leaders whether they support expanding re-kindergarten in Syracuse, abolishing long-term solitary confinement of youth in Onondaga County, and raising the age from 16 to 18 for when people would be treated as adults in our NY State incarceration system. Updates will also be provided about other ACTS efforts such as local community violence and youth initiatives. Read more »
Please join our partner organization, Alliance of Communities Transforming Syracuse (ACTS) for an exciting and informative Social Justice Leadership Training. This is a great opportunity to be with other local community members who share your passion for change - and creating a more equitable community. Read more »
Zen Center partner organization ACTS has formed a Youth Council, a leadership training opportunity for youth (grades 9-12) who are interested in becoming civically engaged and creating measurable change for their communities. Youth Council participants will work to address social justice issues, improve the community, and create positive change. Read more »
It is almost time the annual ACTS spring banquet! The keynote speaker for this year's banquet is the director of the Central New York chapter of the New York Civil Liberties Union, Yusuf Abdul-Qadir. Abdul-Qadir will inform, energize, and challenge us to create a community with racial and economic equity. In addition, three local leaders will be receiving Social Justice Awards recognizing their commitment to bringing equity to our community. Read more »
Fr. Boyle is an American Jesuit priest. He is the founder and director of Homeboy Industries, a group of businesses giving employment to gang members. He was formerly pastor of Dolores Mission Church in Los Angeles, Calif. He is also the author of the New York Times best-selling book, Tattoos on the Heart. Read more »
Participants of ACTS Listening Campaign have spoken and identified 6 crucial issues to address in our community. These are: Pre-K Expansion, Public Transportation, Economic Empowerment, Land-Use Equity, Criminal Justice, and Community Violence and Youth; you can read more about them in the PDF linkned below the flyer. We must now pick the final 3. Read more »
ACTS (Alliance of Communities Transforming Syracuse) is a grassroots network advocating for social justice in Syracuse. It is an alliance of interfaith groups, community organizations and individuals that strives for a more just and fair community and to improve the quality of life for all Syracuse residents. Read more »
