Move to Amend Jackson County (MTAJC)

Following the U.S. Supreme Court decision Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, in which the court declared that money is speech and so corporations can spend essentially unlimited funds to influence elections, a movement sprang up across the country to overturn the decision by Constitutional amendment. The most sweeping and effective proposal is to declare that in law corporations are not people (which a much earlier court ruling said they were) and money is not speech protected by the First Amendment. It is a national organization called Moved to Amend (MTA) has been promoting that proposal. People close to Peace House formed a Rogue Valley affiliate of MTA, which has enjoyed considerable success. For contact and meeting information, visit www.movetoamendjacksoncounty.orgg.

Options for Homeless Residents of Ashland (OHRA)

Because of Uncle Foods Diner, Peace House has long been involved with Ashland’s homeless. Some members of its board and staff have been active in providing shelters in the winter, and especially in helping the city formulate relevant policies. OHRA was formed in 2012 to receive grants from the city, especially for establishing a day center.

Southern Oregon Time Co-op

The organization exists to facilitate the free exchange of services among its members, using an on-line system of time credits for work done. Membership is free and open to the members of the public who wish to give and receive services. To join, visit www.sotimecoop.org.