Keyona Osborne-Pannell & Tim Nicodemus are an integral part of the Charlotte Justice Conference, that was inspired in part by the CCDA National Conference. They wanted to take their call to justice past lip service. So, they created a conference that is contextualized, that listens to the needs [...]Read More
“We Cry Justice” Book Club
Dr. Mary Nelson & Yvonne Rogers share their key takeaways from the CCDA Book Club on "We Cry Justice" this summer. Both share their convictions around activism as a product of faith and share their experience of going to the Poor Peoples' Campaign March in June. Plus - you'll want to hear the [...]Read More
How Churches can Partner with Schools
An Excerpt from our Education Equity Church Partnership Guide The Church has unique attributes and offerings to contribute to the communities in which we reside. Whether we are a church with financial means or not, we all need to steward generously what we have. The prophet Jeremiah tells us we [...]Read More
Education Equity: 5 Resources for your Community
The school year is upon us and it's the perfect time to consider how we can love our neighbors in the education system. Here, we offer 5 resources that will equip you to be a better practitioner that addresses education equity. Our #transformED affinity network so eloquently states what we believe [...]Read More
Be a Resource for your Legislators
This post is part of our Civic Engagement Series for August Recess. Faith & Community Empowerment (FACE) is a CCDA organizational member that builds brilliant partnerships "outside the church walls." Over their 20 years of existence, they have built strong collaborations with fellow churches, [...]Read More
I’m From Uvalde
I’m from Uvalde. Now, when I say that, I am often met with a sigh, groan, or an awkward silence. Like many of you, I found out about the Robb Elementary school shooting through social media. Robb Elementary was the elementary school that I went to - now, it is a crime scene. My elementary school [...]Read More
Supporting Mothers & Families
Did you know that CCDA is committed to supporting mothers & families in underresourced neighborhoods? Below is a list of CCDA members whose mission is to support mothers & families specifically. In addition, we included resources below to help you as you consider holistic ministry alongside [...]Read More
LIS 2022 Recap
Participant Highlights LIS Friends LIS Friends is an informal band of CCDA leaders & partners from cities across the United States who share a common passion for mass incarceration, and who seek company, wisdom and practical assistance in local engagement and [...]Read More