Recipient of the NCCJ Humanitarian Award for
2000
Excerpted from a letter from the National Conference for Community and Justice:
"As you may be aware, for over 50 years The National Conference for Community and Justice (founded as the National Conference of Christians and Jews) has selected individuals from the community who further the ideals of NCCJ through their work, and has highlighted them at an annual Humanitarian Dinner. This year, our board of directors and their dinner co-chairs, Gordon Garner and William Summers thought it prudent and timely to identify organizations, rather than individuals, whose work have provided services to diverse populations in this community. Please allow me to convey my congratulations for the selection of Kentucky Refugee Ministries as a recipient of the NCCJ Humanitarian Award for 2000 - noting the important work your organization has done in the area of immigration and refugee resettlement.
Sincerely,
Patricia K. Gleich, Ed.S.
Executive
Director"
What's New...
First Annual KRM Culinary Connections brings in $5,000 to benefit newly arrived refugees.
More than 100 friends enjoyed an evening at the home of
Cindy and Bob Maddox at the kick-off for Culinary Connections. The
evening announced those establishments who have generously committed to
supporting Kentucky Refugee Ministries with a percentage of their sales in
2001. Thanks to those who donated food and door prizes for this event and
contributions for Culinary Connections to date:
| Clifton's Pizza | The Patron |
| The Come Back Inn | Paul's Fruit Market |
| The Grape Leaf | The Rudyard Kipling |
| Heine Brothers Coffee | Runako Gallery |
| Highland Coffee Company | St. Matthews Seafood Company |
| Lynn's Paradise Cafe | Stevens & Stevens |
| Old Town Liquors | Tony BoomBozz Pizzeria |
| Tricon |
Special thanks to volunteer organizers Cindy Maddox,
Michele Hulsey and Laurie Anderson, and to Soctt Hobbs, graphic
designer, and Muhamed Skopljak, pianist.
The following is a list of restaurants and their
designated dates:
| April 10, 2001 | Lynn's Paradise Cafe |
|---|---|
| May 19, 2001 | Breadworks |
| June 15, 2001 | Artemesia |
Please show your support for KRM. Mark your calendars and make the Culinary Connection!
Did You Know...?
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination on
the basis of race, color, or national origin by any entity that receives
federal financial assistance, has been on the books since 1964. Under this
law, hospitals, HMOs, social service agencies, or any other entity that
receives Federal financial assistance from the Department of Health and
Human Services, is required to take the steps necessary to ensure that
anyone with limited English can meaningfully access the programs and
services.
This law has generally been overlooked. However, on
August 11, 2000, President Clinton issued an Executive Order requiring all
agencies receiving federal funds to be in compliance with Title VI by
December 12, 2000, or risk sanctions such as funding cuts.
KRM is
working with the City of Louisville and Catholic Charities to establish a
bank of interpreters that can be used to help clients deal with medical
providers, legal services, and government agencies. These interpreters
would work through the agencies for a fee. If you are fluent in English
and a second language, you may be interested in this training program.
Please contact Ljerka Hamza for more information at 581-8541 ext. 13.
Sue Latta
Community Services Coordinator