Community organizations speak with one voice on Jackson emergency

PRESS RELEASE

For immediate release—March 12, 2010

Community organizations speak with one voice on Jackson emergency
Human Services Coalition and Miami Workers Center will announce guiding principles

The Human Services Coalition (HSC) and the Miami Workers Center (MWC) will convene a gathering of local leaders to showcase the need for more community input in solving the Jackson Health System crisis. On March 17 at 11 a.m., the two organizations will present a set of principles they believe should guide the Miami-Dade community in responding to Jackson’s financial emergency. This event will take place at HSC, 1900 Biscayne Blvd., Ste. 200.

”We are asking other health care providers and leaders in Miami-Dade County to sign onto our principles,” said HSC President Daniella Levine.

Residents who have received care at Jackson will be present to share their stories, which demonstrate what an indispensable asset the hospital is to Miami-Dade.

Levine and MWC Executive Director Gihan Perera will call upon other hospitals in the community to fill some of the gaps left by a struggling Jackson.

Contact:

Daniella Levine
President, Human Services Coalition

Daniellal@hscdade.org

Organizing in the days ahead: some events to look for

The Miami Workers Center will be having a Valentine's Day party/fundraiser at their office (6127 Northwest 7 Ave., Miami) Saturday at 7 p.m. The $5 cover supports this awesome community organization. Speaking of MWC, they had a cool forum last night about using love in organizing. Something Hashim said that really resonated with me: (I'm paraphrasing) Love "is not about tolerance; it's about solidarity and liberation." The proselytizers on the corner of 7 Ave. should have heard that.

There will be a demonstration against offshore oil drilling Saturday from 12:30 - 2 p.m. on the sand behind Nikki Beach, 1 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. Wear black and be prepared to join hands with other protesters.

If you weren't already aware, The Wallflower Gallery is looking for a new space and needs help in this process. If you are willing to get involved, go to their Organizational Meeting Monday at 7 p.m.