Envisioning Hyde Park

Message from Women's Voices Raised for Social Justice:

The excitement is growing! The children in the Urban Expressions art and photography classes are in the second week of their 5 week program. Andrew Raimist, the photographer working with the students in the Women's Voices "North of Delmar" project, will soon be sending photos such as the one shown here for display on the WV website and Facebook pages.

The wonderful opportunity these children have to be empowered through artistic expression could be extended 2 more weeks with additional funding. And this would mean that we would have even more photos to show the entire St. Louis community what is happening "North of Delmar."

Although Women's Voices is not a fundraising organization, we thought you might like to view the video "Envisioning Hyde Park" and make a contribution to help this project continue through the end of July. Contributions made via this web site must meet or exceed $4,200 by July 7, or your gift will not be processed.

And in September, at our first program in the fall, Andrew and others will come tell us about Urban Expressions, the Rebuild Foundation, and we'll have an opportunity to talk about the "North of Delmar" photos. We have a fascinating year ahead of

us!

Mary Clemons, president

March In The Pride Parade With Women's Voices Raised For Social Justice

From Women's Voices Raised for Social Justice:

Join us for a fun event! Sunday, June 26 is the PRIDE Parade. We'll gather at the corner of S. Grand and Utah at 11:00 am, along with a huge, crazy, enthusiastic crowd of folks. We'll march with our signs and Women's Voices banner. The parade ends at Tower Grove Park where the PrideFest is underway. Bring family and friends - all welcome.

Suggestions: wear your purple WVs t-shirt, or a white shirt, khaki pants, comfortable shoes and sunscreen! Water is your best accessory. Carpool if possible - parking is available on the side streets off Grand.

Email Susan Hayman if you're coming: lghayman@att.net

Understanding Health Care Reform

On January 16, members of Women's Voices Raised for Social Justice met to hear a presentation by Jen Bersdale, Director of Advocacy and Communications for Central Reform Congregation.

The presentation, “Understanding Health Care Reform: What it Does and What it Means”, lays out the facts of the historic Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) that was signed into law by President Obama on March 23, 2010.

Ms. Bersdale, also an advocate with Missouri Health Care for All, pointed out that while the bill is not perfect, it is already providing much needed reforms to the health insurance industry, benefits to the sick, and essential preventative care. She succeeded in giving members of Women's Voices a wealth of information about the effects of the ACA on private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, small businesses, and answering many specific questions related to the Act in those and other areas.

Bersdale said that the legislation is designed to reduce health care costs for both families and the government, make coverage more secure for all Americans, improve Medicare and Medicaid, modernize our health care delivery system, and provide affordable coverage to 32 million Americans who are currently uninsured.

This year Women's Voices Raised for Social Justice has made educating the public about the facts of the ACA a priority. Missouri Health Care for All views education of Missourians about the benefits of the ACA to be essential in their mission of securing quality, affordable health care for all Missourians.

For the facts about the Affordable Care Act and how it effects you, refer to: www.mohealthcare.org, www.womensvoicesraised.org, www.healthcare.gov.

Bunnie Gronborg

Steering Committee
Missouri Health Care for All