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ICUJP Friday Forum
April 24th 7:30-9:30 am Pacific  

Anthony Manousos - California's Affordable Housing Crisis: Causes and Solutions

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Event Description: 

Anthony Manousos, co-founder of the housing justice nonprofit Making Housing and Community Happen, will provide a brief overview of causes and solutions to California's affordable housing crisis: the extreme shortage of affordable housing, spiraling construction costs, increased fees and regulatory restrictions, gentrification, Prop 13, investors purchasing properties and jacking up prices, and more.

He will also touch on solutions, some of which  his nonprofit has worked on or is working on, such as inclusionary zoning, community land trusts, transfer and vacancy taxes, rent control, reducing regulatory restrictions, etc. 

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Dr. Anthony Manousos is Co-founder of Making Housing and Community Happen (MHCH), a faith-rooted nonprofit that equips congregations, community leaders, and neighbors with practical tools needed to transform their communities to end homelessness, and to stabilize the cost of housing through education, advocacy, organizing, and advisement. MHCH advocated for SB 4, a state bill that makes it easier for congregations to build affordable housing. MHCH also birthed two nonprofits: the San Gabriel Valley Community Land Trust and Congregational Land Partners, an organization that advises congregations seeking to have affordable housing built on their underutilized land.

A Quaker peace activist, Dr. Manousos serves on the board of Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace. He has edited or written seven books, the most recent being Transformative Quakers and Howard and Anna Brinton: Reinventors of Quakerism in the 20th century.

7:30 - 7:35  Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45  Welcome and introductions 
7:45 - 7:50  Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15  Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20  Announcements
9:20 - 9:30  Closing circle and prayer

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Facilitator: Steve Rohde
Reflector: MacGregor Eddy

** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **

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ICUJP Friday Forum 04/24/26
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace recognizes the Gabrieliño Tongva as the past, present, and future caretakers of the land, water, and cultural resources in the unceded territory of Los Angeles.

May Day March LA

Friday, May 1, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

STOP THE RAIDS. LEGALIZATION FOR ALL.

INTERNATIONAL WORKERS DAY

MACARTHUR PARK @ PARK VIEW & WILSHIRE

We the people SHUT IT DOWN NO WORK. NO SCHOOL. NO SHOPPING.

LOS ANGELES MAY DAY COALITION

After No Kings Day - What's Next?

On March 28th, over 8 million people said in one voice that this country has No Kings. 

Much of the ICUJP family was out proclaiming the change we want to see in the world, and we hope a lot of us take this occasion to move from "protester" to "activist" and help make permanent, positive change.

It's not really that hard or time consuming to be an activist - if, say, half of the people participating Saturday acted in a concrete manner by either protesting financially (changing the distribution of the mutual funds in your 401k from companies that support this administration), tie up reservation lines of airlines that contract with ICE, call talk radio (still one of the biggest right-wing echo chambers), and agree with the host until you get on the air - all of that and many other different acts will make a difference.

Bottom line, fascism thrives in a predatory capitalist environment, and the harder you make it for them to make money, the more they have to deal with you.
Remember: ten minutes of action against the billionaires will make your sign carrying resonate a lot longer than just one afternoon.

40 Simple Everyday Tips to Fight Capitalism – Rebel’s Guide 2026

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I'd Rather Be Dead Than Silent -
Los Angeles Premiere Screening
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 8 - 10 pm
Sepulveda Screening Room

1640 South Sepulveda Boulevard #104 Los Angeles, CA 90025

I'd Rather Be Dead Than Silent is an intimate portrait of two American Muslims (Dr. Khaled Abou El Fadl and Grace Song), set within the larger story of Islamophobia in the West and authoritarianism at home and abroad. Immediately following the screening, we'll hold an interfaith-focused discussion on fighting anti-Muslim hatred, and the intersection of faith and justice for all!

Last week, the House passed a bill giving ICE billions more dollars. It is immoral to fund the separation, persecution, and death of our people. The Senate votes this week on funding billions of dollars for ICE. We must act now!

EMAIL YOUR SENATORS NOW and tell them to:

• VOTE NO on any additional funding for DHS this year.

• Get ICE out of our communities and demand a pause on ICE activities pending a thorough bipartisan investigation of their actions that lawmakers must create. We demand meaningful regulation, transparency, and accountability for ICE, including clear limits on enforcement tactics, independent investigations of use-of-force incidents, and protections for civil liberties.

• We stand with Minnesota and demand that ICE and CBP officers in both cases must be charged and prosecuted. FBI evidence must be released to Minnesota law enforcement.

• Congress must investigate! Click on the link and let your senators know!

Tell Your Senators; Vote NO On DHS Funding!

Become a Card-Carrying Member of Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace!

This year, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace is commemorating 25 years of advocacy for the disenfranchised and abused at home and around the world. In the aftermath of September 11th 2001, Los Angeles religious and secular leaders and activists came together to seek an alternative to the fear mongering and vengefulness sweeping much of our nation. ICUJP declared that  “Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence.”

We have endured and spread our message through very trying times - five Presidents, four California Governors, and numerous crises and challenges that would shake the resolve of even the most devout and dedicated group of activists. But through it all, we have held true to our mission to be the voice for "the least of these."  We are determined to create the change we want to see in the world, no matter how daunting the opposition can seem. 

Like many nonprofits, the economy, the aftereffects of the Covid pandemic, and the constant attacks on progressive organizations by the Trump administration have affected our fundraising.  We depend on the support of people who believe in justice and peace, who attend our weekly Zoom forums, who go to our events, or who receive the information on our website and social media.

We would be honored if you can donate $25, $50, $100 (or more) to help us keep up with the increasing costs of securing live venues, renting audio and video equipment, printing valuable information for live events, bringing our social media tools up to date, and paying our small but mighty part-time staff.We have several ways for you to support our work:

You can go to the ICUJP donation page on our website to make a one-time donation, or spread your donation out monthly.

You can also visit our ICUJP Threadless Store where you can make a purchase and wear your support for our organization, or give the gift of a tote bag, a mug, or a cute little onesie so your grandkids can be fashionable!

If you make a donation using either of these options, we will also send you a personalized ICUJP membership card for yourself or as a gift to print out:

ICUJP operates as a largely volunteer organization with a small part-time paid staff. We have survived for 25 years through the generosity of individuals like yourselves and organizations such as yours.

Thank you for your ongoing support – we are honoured to be standing shoulder to shoulder with you in the struggle for universal Justice and Peace.

RESOURCES FOR PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF A PEOPLE UNDER SEIGE

ICUJP Condemns the actions of the current administration to foment unrest in Southern California and other parts of the US. We hope you will find the following information useful in keeping involved and safe.

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