JONAH Justice

Mental Health Task Force Meeting
2025-11-20 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-16 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-02 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Contact Lynn Buske at cvjonahorganizer@gmail.com to participate anytime!

Common Grounds: A JONAH Coffee Chat.
2025-11-20 09:00 - 10:00
The Voices United Task Force invites you to an intentional time to connect with others and share what you’re feeling while finding support and shared values. Chats will be every Thursday at 9:00am at the JONAH Office. Plus, there will be two special Sunday chats on November 16 and December 21 at 11:00am at Wonders of Nature.

Encounters Artist Discussion
2025-11-17 18:00 - 19:00
Encounters is an art exhibition that gives people the opportunity to encounter other people in their community on a deeper level through art pieces created from individual stories. This year the theme is ‘Celebrating Differences’, and the prompt artists worked off was, “What perspective or experience do you bring that others may not see at first glance?”
Hear from some of artists themselves on their creation process and ask questions. There are 40+ individual artists who participated in this, and the exhibition includes community collaborative pieces – so the CV really contributed as well. A handful of these artists interested in engaging in this way will be on a panel. This event is curated and led by local artist and event organizer SZ Putnam. On Monday, the exhibition is open to the public from 10am-8pm. The artist discussion will begin at 6pm.
This exhibition, organized by JONAH, brings together the UWEC Art Department, the EC Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association (ECAHMAA), BaredFeet, Amy Hahn Art Therapist, and about 40 individual artists/stories of different mediums. This exhibition is supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Full event details can be found at https://jonahjustice.org/encounters/

JONAH Board Meeting
2025-11-17 18:00 - 19:00
This meeting is for JONAH’s Board of Directors to make decisions and guide the organization’s direction.

Encounters Hmong Dance Performance
2025-11-16 17:00 - 18:00
Encounters is an art exhibition that gives people the opportunity to encounter other people in their community on a deeper level through art pieces created from individual stories. This year the theme is ‘Celebrating Differences’, and the prompt artists worked off was, “What perspective or experience do you bring that others may not see at first glance?”

Hmong dancers will share their culture, language, and ancestral stories through their traditional dance There are art pieces in the exhibition that also tell the story of the Hmong community in the Chippewa Valley. On Sunday, the exhibit will be open from 10am-6pm, with a Hmong dance performance starting at 5pm.

This exhibition, organized by JONAH, brings together the UWEC Art Department, the EC Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association (ECAHMAA), BaredFeet, Amy Hahn Art Therapist, and about 40 individual artists/stories of different mediums. This exhibition is supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Full event details can be found at https://jonahjustice.org/encounters/

Common Grounds: A JONAH Coffee Chat
2025-11-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-13 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-11-06 09:00 - 10:00

Encounters Live Poetry Reading
2025-11-15 14:00 - 15:30
Encounters is an art exhibition that gives people the opportunity to encounter other people in their community on a deeper level through art pieces created from individual stories. This year the theme is ‘Celebrating Differences’, and the prompt artists worked off was, “What perspective or experience do you bring that others may not see at first glance?”

Come experience how poetry can tell stories in a way that paints unique pictures and feelings, and listen to local poets read their works about their lives. On Saturday, the exhibition is open to the public from 10am-8pm. The poetry reading will begin at 2pm.

This exhibition, organized by JONAH, brings together the UWEC Art Department, the EC Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association (ECAHMAA), BaredFeet, Amy Hahn Art Therapist, and about 40 individual artists/stories of different mediums. This exhibition is supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Poetry reading schedule:Astrid Ala 2:00-2:15Lopamudra Basu 2:15-2:30Sandra Ahrens 2:30-2:45SZ Putnam 2:45-3:00Caleb Graceheart 3:00-3:15

Full event details can be found at https://jonahjustice.org/encounters/

Encounters Opening Reception
2025-11-14 17:30 - 19:30
Encounters is an art exhibition that gives people the opportunity to encounter other people in their community on a deeper level through art pieces created from individual stories. This year the theme is ‘Celebrating Differences’, and the prompt artists worked off was, “What perspective or experience do you bring that others may not see at first glance?”
Join us for a special opening reception on Friday and hear Jerrika Mighelle share her stories through her music. Appetizers and beverages will be available.
This exhibition, organized by JONAH, brings together the UWEC Art Department, the EC Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association (ECAHMAA), BaredFeet, Amy Hahn Art Therapist, and about 40 individual artists/stories of different mediums. This exhibition is supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Full event details can be found at https://jonahjustice.org/encounters/

Encounters Art Exhibit
2025-11-14 - 2025-11-17
All Encounters activities will be held at ECAHMAA – Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association, 1320 W Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire
Full event details can be found at https://jonahjustice.org/encounters/

Religious Leaders Luncheon
2025-11-11 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-10-14 12:30 - 13:30
Location and topic varies every month. It is open to any person of any faith who sees themselves as a leader in their faith community. Contact Christine at christine@stjameseauclaire.org for the meeting details!

Executive Committee Meeting
2025-11-10 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-13 17:00 - 18:00
This meeting is for JONAH’s Executive Committee members to make decisions and guide the organization’s direction.

Reentry Task Force Meeting
2025-11-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-24 10:00 - 11:00
The Chippewa Valley Justice Action Team (CVJAT) meets every other Friday via Zoom. Contact Kait Day at Kaitlan00@gmail.com to attend.
*Formerly known as the Chippewa Valley Justice Action Team (CVJAT)

Affordable Housing Task Force Meeting
2025-11-06 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-10-02 17:30 - 18:30
Meetings are hybrid. If you are attending in person, we meet at First Congregational Church, 310 Broadway; come in the Broadway Street entrance/ramp, and the library will be straight ahead. Contact Susan Wolfgram (wolfgram.susanm@gmail.com) to attend via Zoom.

Fundraising Team Meeting
2025-11-04 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-07 13:00 - 14:00
Contact Joanne at jomellema@gmail.com to attend.

Environmental Task Force Meeting
2025-10-28 17:00 - 19:00
Please join us for a brain storming/strategy meeting.

Tuesday October 28th
5-7PM (soup dinner and snacks provided)
Immanuel Lutheran Church – 3214 Golf Road

We will open the meeting with an update from Regan on what is happening at the county level and an overview of Plastic Free EC. We will then dedicate the meeting to a facilitated discussion about issues in our community and goals for 2026.

To ensure we have food for everyone, please let Sue Waits know if you are able to attend by emailing etf.jonah@gmail.com

October Book Club
2025-10-14 18:15 - 19:30
The fifth book in JONAH’s 2025 Book Club is We Who Believe in Freedom by Alice P. Green. Come ready to discuss and get to know other JONAH members on the specified date at 6:15pm at Dotter’s Books, 307 South Barstow in Eau Claire. Register here.

Full 2025 JONAH Book Club list:

Chippewa Valley Justice Action Team Meeting
2025-10-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-26 10:00 - 11:00
The Chippewa Valley Justice Action Team (CVJAT) meets every other Friday via Zoom. Contact Kait Day at Kaitlan00@gmail.com to attend.

JONAH's 18th Annual Event Celebration
2025-10-05
It’s official! You can now register for JONAH’s 18th Annual Event Celebration. Everyone is invited to come celebrate the teamwork that makes JONAH’s work possible.
This year’s keynote speaker is Tom Westcott, head football coach at Memorial High School and pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church, one of JONAH’s member congregations.
Ticket Options:
Individual Ticket: $25
Bring-a-Friend Ticket (admits two): $40
Pay-It-Forward Ticket: $25
Scholarship Ticket: $0
Purchase your ticket here.

Bird Conservation and Outdoor Cats
2025-10-01 18:00 - 20:30
The JONAH Environmental Task Force invites you to join them in learning about the impact of outdoor cats on birds and other wildlife, explore successful solutions being used nationwide, and be part of shaping local strategies for healthier neighborhoods and ecosystems.
