In these uncertain times, many people are feeling concerned. They are concerned for their safety, for their rights, for their communities, and for the causes that they hold dear. Perhaps you, too, are concerned.

As winter descends, it is easy to retreat to the comfort of our own insulated lives, but we must resist this temptation. Now is the time to come together and stand united for diversity, for the wellbeing of our community, and for love. As Elie Wiesel said, “The opposite of love is not hate – it’s indifference.”

Please join us at the Allen County Courthouse on Saturday, January 21, 2017, for “Our Promise”. This rally is the inaugural event of People for the Common Good (PCG). PCG is a nonpartisan coalition of diverse individuals, groups, and organizations, united in our commitment to advocate for and protect the inherent and inalienable rights of every person to enjoy safety, dignity, social and political liberties, and educational and economic opportunities. In all our actions, we remain dedicated to peace and non-violence. We encourage anyone with whom our mission resonates to join us for this powerful event.

Please note: the rally will begin at 3 p.m. At approximately 4 p.m., attendees will migrate to the Allen County Public Library for an informational fair, where many groups and organizations that support and advocate for potentially marginalized people and causes will share their great work and tell you how you can help. These groups include:

The Be Love Community

Common Cause

Friends of the Poor

Hoosiers for a Commonsense Health Plan

Physicians for a National Health Program

International Fort Wayne

Language Services Network

League of Women Voters

NEIFPE

Our Revolution

Peace and Justice Commission of Allen County

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Indiana and Kentucky

Indiana Beyond Coal

United Automobile Workers

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fort Wayne

Universal Education Foundation

YWCA

Welcoming Fort Wayne

Women’s Liberation

Heartland Communities, Inc.

Plowshares Project

Fort Wayne for Peace

Save Maumee Grassroots Organization

United Activists of Fort Wayne, Indiana

the Green Party of Northeast Indiana

the Center for Nonviolence

the Workers' Project

the Allen County Democratic Party

AAUW

To keep up-to-date on event information, follow our Facebook event page: Our Promise