"Now more than ever, those that can give, should give bigger. Those that can serve as a volunteer should bring others to serve with them. I can assure you that you will have great joy in doing so and become good examples of faith and action, said Sobrato, who credits his family and his Jesuit education at Bellarmine College Prep and Santa Clara University with his value system."
"Throughout my life I have seen that when ordinary people come together with purpose and compassion, extraordinary things become possible, he said. The overflow crowd at the Mexican Heritage Plaza also celebrated the 40th anniversary of PACT, an interfaith group founded in 1985 to encourage grassroots community organizing. That mission is exemplified by PACT's other Faith in Action honoree Tuesday, the Immigrant Protection and Empowerment Network."
John A. Sobrato urged residents to increase giving and recruit volunteers to help the most vulnerable meet current challenges. He credited family and Jesuit education with shaping his values. PACT celebrated its 40th anniversary at an overflow luncheon held at the Mexican Heritage Plaza. PACT honored the Immigrant Protection and Empowerment Network (IPEN) for providing legal and emotional support to immigrant families facing deportation and separation. Rev. Jon Pedigo, PACT's executive director, said the large turnout demonstrated strong support for community organizing. He said community organizing develops the voice of people who do not feel seen as part of the community.
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