Community Concerns Commission

Chair: Kay O'Keefe
Contact Information: 651-735-4927

Human Rights/Dignity: Jo Petron
Contact Information: 763-424-2203

Military Resource Person
Mary Ann Maggi - 651-771-9976

One cannot listen to the news, read a newspaper or walk down the street without seeing/hearing the need for us to be involved in improving the human condition.  Dorothy  Day once said, "People say, what is the sense of your small effort?  They cannot see that we must lay one brick at a time, take one step at a time."  Mother Teresa expressed those sentiments many times.

Spring is the time of year when the Buddy Poppy is highly-promoted. They were originally assembled in France. In 1923 the idea resulted in the VFW Buddy Poppy fashioned by the disabled and needy veterans who were paid for their work. It is as traditional as the Memorial Day flower.  The Veterans pay for the assembling. The VFW and Auxiliary do not get paid for selling poppies. The money is used for needy and disabled veterans and their widows and orphaned children.

So stop and get your Buddy Poppy on the annual Poppy Day – this year it is May 14 – in remembrance for those who have defended our country. Any donation is acceptable. Wear a VFW Buddy Poppy and be proud.

Call a legislator, encourage a friend to do the same, and pray!

Physically & Mentally Challenged: Rose Anne Hallgren
Aging/Respite: Kay O'Keefe
Conservation /Safety: Lenore Peine
Our Lady of Good Counsel Cancer Home: Stella Lundquist
Prison Ministry: Barbara Breen
Rural Life: Lenore Peine

ACCW ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS FOR 2009-2011

Whereas, Our actions affect our health and that of future generations; and

Whereas, The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops reminds us that we must care for God’s Creation;

Resolved, That Community Concerns Commissions provide education on the dangers inherent in the chemicals found in some cleaners, cosmetics and plastics; and

Resolved, That ACCW members commit to reduce, reuse and recycle for the betterment of our health and the environment

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