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The Columbus Dispatch had an article about Motherful starting construction on a housing project for single mothers. It's going up in an area of Columbus I lived close to 40 years ago, so I was a bit curious about it. Here's their "about" page, which has all the usual "gibs me dat" talking points. https://www.motherful.org/about-motherful WE believe… All single mothers are sacred and worthy of support. In valuing the work of mothers. In an inclusive, representative democracy, which includes: Acknowledging the damages inflicted on Black Americans through enslavement and post-emancipation exclusionary policies Acknowledging the damages inflicted on Indigenous people through colonialism Protecting and upholding voting rights Championing and fighting for Civil rights Support for reparations In healthcare for all. In reparative justice. In reproductive justice. In justice reform and rehabilitation. We believe in upholding disability rights, which includes: Equitable transportation Equal opportunity to employment and education Access to affordable health care Workforce development In LGBTQIA rights. In strong public education. In religious and spiritual freedom. In equitable economic prosperity for all, which includes: Paid family leave Equal pay for women and femmes, particularly women of color Acknowledging and addressing racial inequity Access to affordable housing and childcare Food security Workforce policies & labor force equity In humanitarian crisis support, which includes: Supporting immigrant & refugee neighbors Volunteering for local humanitarian aid requests We believe in a thriving and sustainable environment, which includes: Clean air, water, and parks Access to outdoor community spaces Homes free of toxins and poisonous chemicals Access to affordable and sustainable energy sources |