Riverside Weekly Actions
Urge Congress to Negotiate an Immediate End to the Government Shutdown
On November 1, funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will run out due to the government shutdown. .
This means in a matter of days, tens of millions of Americans, including children, will go hungry.
Please email your members of Congress now and urge them to negotiate an immediate end to the government shutdown: https://go.bread.org/page/88877/action/1?ea.tracking.id=firstblockwebsite&_gl=1*q432ii*_gcl_au*MTcwNTk0NjAyOC4xNzYxODI0NDEz
Faith in Action: A Field Trip for Housing Justice- Nov 23
Join us for a special field trip to the Nehemiah Spring Creek Houses in East New York—one of New York City’s most inspiring stories of faith-rooted community organizing and affordable housing.
Developed through decades of persistent organizing by East Brooklyn Congregations (part of Metro IAF), the Nehemiah homes stand as a powerful example of what can happen when churches and local residents unite to demand justice, dignity, and opportunity for working families. Read more about this project here: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nehemiah-making-the-american-dream-possible-for-first-time-homeowners/
During this visit, participants will:
• Hear from community leaders whose lives have been transformed by the Nehemiah vision.
• Learn how faith communities played a vital role in winning affordable housing and neighborhood renewal.
• See firsthand what long-term, people-powered organizing can build—clean streets, thriving families, and a community shaped by hope and perseverance.
This trip is open to all church members and friends who want to deepen their understanding of housing justice and explore how faith can move us from compassion to collective action.
Date: November 23
Time: 12:45pm-5pm
Location: Meet at The Riverside Church, 91 Claremont (transportation provided)
Register here BEFORE Nov 15: https://www.jotform.com/form/253006883450152#preview
Donate to Hurricane Melissa
This satellite image provided by the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration shows Hurricane Melissa, Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. (NOAA via AP) Screenshot
Hurricane Melissa has caused widespread damage in the Caribbean, across Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic. We are sending urgently-needed food, water, and supplies to the areas most affected by the storm.
Contribute to partner efforts here: https://ifconews.org/hurricane-relief