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Churches urge members on ‘Census Sunday’ to be counted

By AustinTalks | March 29, 2020

A virtual “all souls count” is being held Sunday, March 29 in an effort to boost participation in the 2020 Census, just days before the April 1st Census Day. This weekend’s campaign is being organized by the Counting on Chicago Coalition (COCC). The coalition – which includes several West Side social services agencies – has been tasked with reaching the most marginalized populations such as African Americans, the young and mobile, people with disabilities and ex-offenders.

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Austin churches call for community-wide prayer

By Cara Ball | July 19, 2015

Members of several Austin churches have been gathering at intersections throughout the neighborhood this summer to pray for an end to the violence.

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Stand up for peace this month in Austin

By Keyanna Johnson | July 7, 2014

The 100 Blocks, 100 Churches campaign against violence continues on Wednesday nights through the end of July.

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Prayer and community celebrated at praise rally

By Shardaa Gray | July 7, 2010

Scores of West Side residents turned out last week to celebrate the end of a month-long campaign to pray on 100 corners throughout Austin. Watch the celebration.

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“100 blocks and 100 churches” ended tonight with a praise rally

By AustinTalks | June 30, 2010

AustinTalks was there, documenting the end of the month-long campaign to take back the streets.

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The West Side takes back the streets next month

By Nicholas Myers | May 28, 2010

Every Wednesday night in June, residents will stand on corners throughout the West Side neighborhood to show they care about the community and want to be safe.