The House has been more active than usual—its seems like a renaissance of activity at the Center for the Working Poor that includes more centering prayer activities, collective social outings, …
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99Rise was a program that was incubated and birthed from the Center for the Working Poor. At first, as a baby, it was very dependent on the Center for the …
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The Care Bear Revolution: Get Empathy– the student anti-bullying and leadership program
by centeradminby centeradminA few years ago, I was asked one day by the director of a prominent non-profit in the area, ”With a little grant money and a powerful position, what would …
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Centering Prayer at Center For The Working Poor in 2014
by centeradminby centeradminMonday evenings you will find a group of 5-12 people sitting silently, with eyes closed, in the living room of the Center For The Working Poor. Centering Prayer, a meditation …
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Center for the Working Poor House Journal Old and New Faces at the Center
by centeradminby centeradminPaul Engler, in addition to administering the house and services of the Center For The Working Poor, has been writing a bit with his brother, Mark Engler. They are proud …
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Plan For the Revolution, But Keep Everyone Washing the Dishes: A New Year’s Update
by centeradminby centeradminDear Friends, I started the Center for the Working Poor in 2006. I donated all my money and my car, and slept on the floor of my shared, cramped apartment …
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When the pillars fall — How social movements can win more victories like same-sex marriage
by centeradminby centeradminWhen the pillars fall — How social movements can win more victories like same-sex marriage Mark Engler and Paul Engler July 9, 2014 Originally appeared on Waging Nonviolence. Not long …
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Can Frances Fox Piven’s theory of disruptive power create the next Occupy?
by centeradminby centeradminCan Frances Fox Piven’s theory of disruptive power create the next Occupy? Mark Engler and Paul Engler May 7, 2014 Originally appeared in Waging Nonviolence. Social movements can be fast, …
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Would Saul Alinsky break his own rules?
by centeradminby centeradminWould Saul Alinsky break his own rules? Mark Engler and Paul Engler April 2, 2014 Originally appeared in Waging Nonviolence. Although Saul Alinsky, the founding father of modern community organizing …
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Did nonviolence fail in Egypt? Mark Engler and Paul Engler February 21, 2014 Originally appeared in Waging Nonviolence. Three years ago this month, the 82-year-old president of Egypt, Hosni Mubarak, …