Local campaign update

As will be obvious from much of this website - we in hope:asha take social justice very seriously. That's why we get involved in local campaigns that help to bring about the kind of just community that reflects the loving, gracious and amazing God we follow. Here's an update on 3 ongoing campaigns:

Living Wage - firstly, something to celebrate! News just in that our successful campaign that contributed to Poplar Harca paying the living wage for their 'cleaners' from April 2011 has just got better. They're backdating the pay for the whole of 2010, too.

Ocean Resident Wardens - last year we campaigned with local residents to secure funding for the vital resident warden scheme that provides support for older residents on the Ocean Estate. We're currently at it again - this time trying to get another year's worth of funding.

Ocean Children's Centre - we're aware that funding cuts are leading to the closure of many of the core services of the local children's centre. We're involved in challenging this council decision. Join us on Saturday morning as we lobby local councillors to make our view known.