Join us to discuss the Compassionate Communities Initiative of the Charter For Compassion and its role in Promoting a More Just and Compassionate Society.

On January 12, the Fremont City Council approved the Fremont Compassionate City Charter and officially designated Fremont as a Compassionate City. Across the United States, as well as the rest of the world, communities have committed themselves to the universal “golden rule,” to treat others as you would like to be treated. SiVIC has begun a “Campaign for Compassion” to do the same in Santa Clara County and all its cities.

Sister MarieAnnete Burkart of the Tri-Cities Interfaith Council, one of the sponsors in Fremont, will be with us to share how they helped the city to take this step and what the impact has been in the year since.

• What is the Compassionate Communities Initiative? Intro to Charter on Compassion and Compassion Games
• How did it get started?
• Why is it important?
• How does government get involved?
• Examples of Compassionate Communities
• Compassionate Projects in Santa Clara County
• SiVIC: What is its role?
• How can you help?

Lunch will be provided by the Jain Community; due to dietary restrictions, please do not bring any food items to the event. RSVP to rsvp@sivicouncil.org.