About A Faith That Does Justice
A Faith That Does Justice is an interfaith organization that challenges people to experience God by living their faith intentionally in service to others. We do this by showing how unjust societal structures marginalize people and by acting to help those in need. Our vision is people intentionally living their faith in action.
Our programs fall under our two key strategic areas of focus:
- Acting to help those in need with a particular emphasis on immigrant populations.
- Showing how unjust systems marginalize people and encouraging our followers to put their faith into action to address injustice.
We invite you to join us in this work through our programs, including:
- Fireside Chats: We explore issues of current social justice interest.
- The Weekly Word: A weekly email that reaches over 5,000 people and gives voice to faith leaders of different traditions across the country who discuss social justice issues from a faith perspective.
- English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program: We provide free virtual and in-person instruction for English language learners in greater Boston in collaboration with Jewish Vocational Service (JVS), which has established the standard in Boston for these learning experiences. From 2018 through the end of 2023, we enrolled more than 600 students in the program.
- Grab & Go meal program: A food preparation and distribution program for people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity in Boston.
- Spanish Community: A weekly gathering for Spanish-speaking immigrants who do not speak English. This gathering includes a Mass followed by a simple dinner.
- Newsletter: Includes a spiritual reflection by qualified theologians and social justice and event news circulated weekly by email to about 5,000 followers.
- Continual learning opportunities: Virtual connection to our subscribers, through “live” and pre-recorded videos on social media.
Thank you for your interest in A Faith That Does Justice. We hope to see you soon.
Peter W. Gyves, SJ, MD
Founder.
