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The Jesuit Social Research Institute works to transform the Gulf South through action research, analysis, education, and advocacy on the core issues of poverty, race, and migration. The Institute is a collaboration of Loyola University New Orleans and the Central and Southern Province of the Society of Jesus, rooted in the faith that does justice.
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JSRI News and alerts
Hungry at the Banquet: Food Insecurity in Louisiana 2018
New report by Loyola University New Orleans Jesuit Social Research Institute reveals scope and depth of hunger in Louisiana, causes and cures, and the realities of food deserts; presents recommendations to promote food justice.
Open Wide our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops brings forth a pastoral letter against racism.
Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops Supports Unanimous Juries Within Louisiana
The Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops strongly affirms the November 6th ballot initiative to return Louisiana to a state possessing unanimous juries, and therefore enabling its legal practices to become more truly reflective of justice.
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Six Ways To Help Stop Family Separation
(1) Pray: You can find a prayer for migrant children here.
(2) Speak Up: Sign our Action Alert and share with your networks. Also consider contacting your senators and representative directly by phone to voice your concern. You can find the number for your representative here and your senators here.
(3) Take Action: Contact your local Catholic Charities affiliate to learn about their material/volunteer needs, consider fostering an unaccompanied child, or join the Share the Journey global solidarity campaign with migrants and refugees.
(4) Give: To support agencies that are helping families and children impacted by the crisis. (100% of your donation will go to the 21 Catholic Charities agencies assisting unaccompanied children)
(5) Learn More: To learn more about Family Separation, visit the Justice For Immigrants (JFI) “Family Separation Webpage” to review backgrounders, educational material and a webinar.
(6) Respond to JSRI Action Alerts: Find the latest here!