Now, into the 3rd month of 2024, the opportunities in our 4 Jubilee Circles continue to expand. People seek out our accompaniment in their struggles and celebrations. “How can we fund the sensible projects Circles develop to meet the needs in their area?” That’s a question we ask ourselves daily. This letter tells you of three actions we are taking.
The medications that I usually buy are generic from Mexican laboratories since the patent medications whose laboratories are foreign are entirely out of the budget of the majority of the people of this town. The resource that JEM sends cannot cover the cost of the monthly supply for my office, but it is invaluable support.
Isai Robledo, Lindsey Mercer-Robleo, and infant son, Kotán, have named their house Casa Alter-Nativas (House of Alter-Nativas). It is also the center for the Alter-Nativas ministries. And recently they were also named the Casa de Túmin, San Cristobal.
The Túmin is an alternative currency to the peso. Lindsey explains….
You have received updates during 2023 on the ministries and needs of the Jubilee Circles.
Heading into 2024, here’s a snapshot of our financial picture. Can you find yourself in it?
John Michno and Jeanne Peterson have been visiting the Farmer’s Market, Lemon Grove for a little over a year. We go nearly every week, buying fresh produce from Rodney and Diane at People’s Produce, a distributor who sources from local neighborhood farms like Mt. Hope Community Garden. A diverse group of vendors welcomes and helps us feel at home.