FUPC Social Justice

09/05/2026

On behalf of Refugee and Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus (RISSE), I am delighted to extend an invitation for you to join the Honorary Committee of our annual Citizenship Day Celebration, which will take place on Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at RISSE, 240 West Lawrence St., Albany, NY 12208.

This heartwarming event celebrates the newest members of our community—recently naturalized citizens—through an afternoon of joy, cultural richness, and community togetherness. Festivities include:

Remarks from community leaders and elected officials
Multicultural musical performances
Light refreshments
Community art-making project
Opportunity to meet and welcome your new neighbors



This celebration also serves as RISSE’s annual fall fundraiser. Your support will help RISSE during these difficult times to continue our essential programs and services that foster education, integration, and community-building.


We hope you will consider joining our Honorary Committee. And we hope you will attend the event to help us honor our new citizens and highlight the beauty of our diverse community. Your presence and endorsement help make this event not just memorable—but meaningful. Please let us know of your interest by September 8th, and feel free to reach out to me with any questions at [email protected] or 518-779-5039. We would be honored to have you standing with us!

With gratitude,
Daniel Butterworth
Executive Director

08/26/2026

08/21/2026

From Bob Blackmon: You and your family and friends are cordially invited to the Closing Reception of my August solo show at the William K. Sanford (Colonie) Town Library, August 29, 2 to 4 pm. At the reception is the best time to see the show, which consists of 67 oil and acrylic paintings. Many were inspired by mine and Mary Beth's trips to Ireland. A few others address social justice issues. Others were inspired by my work trips to Pakistan, India and China. The oldest paintings were done in 1977; the most recent ones were done in June of this year.

The library is located at 629 Albany Shaker Road, Loudonville, New York.
I do hope you will join us a week from Saturday!!!

07/12/2026

July 4 ovation at Albany's Underground Railroad Museum.

07/12/2026

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07/02/2026

The best place to spend a patriotic July 4.

Join with others for the annual UREC July 4th Oration, framed by Frederick Douglass’s 1852 speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”, from 11am-1pm on Saturday, July…

05/17/2026

Beyond Plastics is asking us all to contact our state senators and assemblypeople to urge passage of the Plastics Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (S 1464a, A 1749a) . If it's something people would be interested in, the time to do so is now. Beyond Plastics has been doing a big push this week and every tiny push against the wall will help in toppling it.

If people are in McDonald's district, thank him for co-sponsoring. If people are in Bendett's district, ask for support.

05/11/2026

Troy Area United Ministries provides free furniture to those without. Items must be in good, clean condition. We will pick up and will ask for a small financial donation (think gas, storage, employees, etc.and your cost for disposal).