September 19

Monday evening on WORT’s Access Hour hosts Sister Maureen McDonnell and Judy Leurquin talk about the on-going efforts to close the School of the Americas in Fort Benning, Georgia where the United States Army trains military personnel from Central America in counter insurgency and torture. This is at 7:00. Call 256-2001 for details.
The AFL-CIO and working family activists have created a special Hurricane Relief Fund of the Union Community Fund. The AFL-CIO is reportedly part of the largest relief effort in the nation's history. It has established a toll-free number for Hurricane Katrina survivors and volunteers. It is 1-877-235-2469. To help farm families call the Family Farm Disaster Fund at 1-800-FARM-AID and to help "victim animals" call the Humane Society at 1-888-259-5431.
00The Homeshare Program at Independent Living Incorporated matches older adults with working people or students who are in need of low cost housing and are able to provide some assistance around the house. Call 274-6900 and ask for Homeshare for details."Wisconsin Prison Art 2005: Artwork by Prisoners in Wisconsin Correctional Institution" is a new exhibit currently on display at Edgewood College. It is sponsored by the Prison Art Project an entirely volunteer program and others. It will run through Friday, September thirtieth at the DeRicci Gallery. Call 663-2218 for details.
Mothers United For Moral Support is an international support and matching organization for families and other caregivers of children with rare disorders or special needs. Call Julie Gordon at 1-920-336-5333 for details on getting or giving help.