Immigration Reform
Workshop: Immigration Reform

February 8, 2012

PICO National Network

PICO National Gathering of Clergy November 16, 2011, New Orleans Presenter Michele Rudy

Lifelines to Healing
Workshop: Releasing the Power of Faith to End Neighborhood Violence

January 27, 2012

PICO National Network

Presenters: Rev. Jeff Brown, Boston Ten Point Coalition Rev. Michael McBride, Lifelines to Healing Campaign Coordinator Daniela Gilbert, Safe Community Pa...

The Role of Prophetic Voice: Dr. Robert Franklin

January 25, 2012

PICO National Network

Morehouse College President Dr. Robert Franklin invites clergy to dig deep into their role as storyletters to shape and share stories that invite challeng...

Radical Faith, Radical Action, Radical Love: Rev. Dr. Daisy Machado

January 25, 2012

PICO National Network

Dr. Daisy Machado of Union Theological Seminary asks clergy leaders to "make plain" the dignity of human beings made in God's image.

Lifelines to Healing
Opportunity and Race: Dr. John Powell

January 25, 2012

PICO National Network

Dr. powell of the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity at Ohio State University explains how the rules and structures of education, public...

Health Care Access
Health Reform Hits Main Street: The YouToons Explain the New Health Law

January 2, 2012

PICO National Network

Confused about how the new health care reform law really works? This short animated movie -- featuring the "YouToons" -- explains the problems with the current health care system, the changes that are happening now, and the big changes coming in 2014.

Health Care Access
Illustrating the Success of Health Care Reform

January 1, 2012

PICO National Network

Wondering how health care reform works, and why it's so important? In this video, Jonathan Gruber, MIT economist and former special advisor to the President on health care, explains the benefits of reform and why the individual mandate is necessary.

Health Care Access
Transforming the Land

January 9, 2012

Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organization (CCISCO), PICO California, PICO National Network

PICO leaders and organizers have embraced "Land of Opportunity" as a theme for 2012. In this electrifying Bible study on Joshua 1:2-9, Dr. Bernstine explains how God's gift of "the land" is also today's challenge to work for justice and human dignity.

Economic Security, Civic Participation
Income Inequality

November 18, 2011

PICO National Network

The origins and impact of the record-breaking income inequality in the US. Presenter: Heather McGhee, Director, Washington Office, Demos

Economic Security, Civic Participation
Changing the Debate

November 18, 2011

PICO National Network

The national debate on austerity is about to change. People of faith and their clergy leaders must stand up for an economy that supports family and human dignity. Presenter: Scott Reed, PICO Executive Director

Economic Security, Lifelines to Healing, Civic Participation
Opportunity and Race

November 18, 2011

PICO National Network

The rules and structures of education, public policy, banking, health care and much more affect the opportunities of Americans in vastly unequal ways. Presenter: Dr. john a. powell, Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity

Economic Security, Civic Participation
Organizing the Prophetic Faith Voice

November 18, 2011

PICO National Network

Why and how clergy must raise a prophetic voice on behalf of working families. Presenter: the Rev. Michael-Ray Mathews, PICO Director of Outreach

"Most Basic Values" Bank of America video

April 29, 2011

What if we came together and made the nation's largest banks like Bank of America follow the same rules as we all do around fairness and honesty, paying t...

"Most Basic Values" JP Morgan Chase video

April 29, 2011

What if we came together and made the nation's largest banks like JP Morgan Chase follow the same rules as we all do around fairness and honesty, paying t...

"Most Basic Values" Wells Fargo video

April 29, 2011

What if we came together and made the nation's largest banks like Wells Fargo follow the same rules as we all do around fairness and honesty, paying their...

What if Big Banks Shared Our Values?

April 27, 2011

Chase, Wells Fargo & BofA Homeowner Testimonies

March 24, 2011

Homeowners from PICO affiliates Oakland Community Organizations and Inland Congregations United for Change, together with ACCE, speak about their experien...

CA State Assemblymember Nancy Skinner on need to hold big banks accountable

March 20, 2011

CA State Assemblymember Nancy Skinner at a town hall meeting hosted by Oakland Community Organizations, supporting legislative priorities to ensure that b...

Rev. Dr. Valerie Miles-Tribble preaches on "Crazy Times"

March 20, 2011

Rev. Dr. Valerie Miles-Tribble -- assistant minister at Imani Community Church in Oakland, CA -- preaches at a town hall meeting about "crazy times" where...

PICO homeowners tell OCC: Stop throwing us under the bus!

March 8, 2011

On March 7, PICO leaders from California stood outside the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency - the worst bank regulator you never heard of - to te...

Crime Shouldn't Pay Testimony

March 7, 2011

During the National Association of Attorneys General Conference in Washington, DC; CCISCO leader tells the Iowa Attorney General's office that big banks s...

Clergy, veterans & workers gather outside BofA Shareholders Mtg

April 28, 2010

On April 28, 2010, a broad coalition of clergy, veterans, workers and other community members protested outside the Bank of America Annual Shareholders Me...

PICO speaks outside BofA Shareholders Meeting

April 28, 2010

Pastor Lucy Kolin of Oakland, CA speaks outside of the Bank of America Annual Shareholders Gathering in Charlotte, NC on April 28, 2010.

Our Money Our Values Video

April 21, 2010

People of faith are coming together to hold Big Banks Accountable to the needs of families and communities and not just their own bottom line. Join us at...

Healthcare Summary

February 24, 2010

PICO's Negotations with Bank of America - Jan 12, 2010

January 31, 2010

On Jan. 12, PICO held negotiations with representatives of Bank of America to swiftly improve their loan modification practices. PICO was disappointed tha...

Yes We Will Health Care Rally

January 28, 2010

Reverend Wiggens spoke at a rally that PICO cosponsored with Families USA on January 28th, 2010.

We're Gonna Fight with our Money

January 15, 2010

Rev. Dr. Mario Howell from Antioch Church Family sends a clear message to Bank of America after he and other clergy and grassroots leaders from PICO held ...

Dr. Mario Howell of Antioch Church Family closes PICO's Bank of America Negotiation Session

January 13, 2010

On January 12, 2010, grassroots leaders from PICO held negotiations with representatives of Bank of America to swiftly improve their loan modification pra...

PICO clergy & leaders report from Negotiation Session with Bank of America

January 13, 2010

On January 12, 2010, grassroots leaders from PICO held negotiations with representatives of Bank of America to swiftly improve their loan modification pra...

PICO leaders & congregations pledge to divest from Bank of America

January 13, 2010

On January 12, 2010, grassroots leaders from PICO held negotiations with representatives of Bank of America to swiftly improve their loan modification pra...

Faith Leaders Call for Reform that Keeps Families in their Homes

December 14, 2009

WASHINGTON, DC - While President Obama meets today with executives of the nation's largest banks, prominent clergy joined struggling homeowners from Calif...

California homeowners demand help for loan modifications

December 12, 2009

PICO affiliate CCISCO Contra Costa County held protests outside Bank of America and Wells Fargo branches in San Francisco on December 11, 2009 to demand f...

SDOP Unlocking the Power of People

November 30, 2009

Faith Leaders in San Francisco urge Senate to pass health reform

November 12, 2009

Clergy in Kansas City, MO celebrate passage of House health care legislation

November 11, 2009

Clergy from PICO affiliate CCO in Kansas City, MO celebrate Saturday nights victory in the U.S. House of Representatives, and how important it is for the ...

KCMO PayDay Lending October 2009

November 6, 2009

Clergy from PICO affiliate Communities Creating Opportunity (CCO) and other advocates for the poor called for limits to interest rates payday loan compani...

Bearing Witness Photo Exhibit Visits Little Rock, AR

November 5, 2009

The cross-country photo exhibit holding up the need for affordable health care for all families visited Little Rock, Arkansas, where it was displayed at F...

BIC Foreclosure Action Nov 2009 NECN coverage

November 3, 2009

On Nov 1, 600 community members from Brockton Interfaith Community (BIC), an affiliate of the Massachusetts Communities Action Network and PICO National N...

WANDA

October 19, 2009

Glenda

October 12, 2009

New Orleans

October 10, 2009

Dave

October 5, 2009

Welcome to Colorado

October 3, 2009

Danielle and Carrie at Regis

October 1, 2009

Welcome to Nevada

September 28, 2009

Nevada welcomes the traveling exhibit as we pass through.

Sandra and Mario

September 23, 2009

Jeanette and Joseph

September 23, 2009

Denise

September 23, 2009

Beverly

September 23, 2009

Antonia

September 23, 2009

Anna

September 23, 2009

Anita

September 23, 2009

San Diego kicks off "Bearing Witness: Pilgrimage for Health" Cross-Country Photo Exhibit

September 22, 2009

San Diego Organizing Project kicked off a cross-country multi-media exhibit featuring hundreds of photos and handwritten testimonies from people of faith ...

Christian Broadcasting Network covers PICO's Affordability Lobby Day

September 18, 2009

PICO and Community Catalyst, together with other national consumer, patient and civil rights groups, held a rally on Capitol Hill on Sept 15, 2009 urging ...

Nnamdi

September 17, 2009

Healthcare story

Shezwae

September 17, 2009

Danyear

September 16, 2009

Healthcare story

Rev. Cory Sparks from Louisiana speaks at Capitol Hill Rally for Health Care Affordability

September 16, 2009

Rev. Cory Sparks, pastor of Faith Community United Methodist Church in Lafayette, LA, speaking at a Capitol Hill rally for Health Care Affordability on Se...

Senator Michael Bennet speaks at PICO & Community Catalyst Rally for Health Care Affordability

September 16, 2009

Under the banner of "Affordable Health Care is a Family Value," national consumer, faith and patient organizations representing tens of millions of famili...

Pastor Wilbert

September 16, 2009

Healthcare story

Bob

September 15, 2009

Healthcare story

Karen

September 15, 2009

Healthcare story

Jenny

September 15, 2009

Healthcare story

Emelia

September 15, 2009

Healthcare story

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September 15, 2009

Healthcare story

Carol B

September 15, 2009

Healthcare story

Barbara A

September 15, 2009

Healthcare story

Linda

September 15, 2009

Patricia

September 14, 2009

Healthcare story

Irene

September 14, 2009

Healthcare story

Rhonda

September 14, 2009

Healthcare story

Justin

September 14, 2009

Healthcare story

Jaime

September 14, 2009

Healthcare story

Elaine

September 14, 2009

Healthcare story

Barbara M

September 13, 2009

Healthcare story

San Francisco clergy hold press conference with Speaker Pelosi

September 3, 2009

PICO clergy from San Francisco Organizing Project hold a press conference with Speaker Nancy Pelosi on health care reform.

Faces on the need for reform

September 3, 2009

CNN special featuring real life stories from PICO leaders from FOCUS in Orlando, FL about the difficulties of getting good health care.

SDOP Health Care Press Conference

August 14, 2009

On August 11th, 2009 clergy and community leaders from the San Diego Organizing Project urged local members of Congress to support health care reform.

Bishop Wenski after 8/11event with PICO affiliate Orlando FOCUS

August 12, 2009

Markey Aug 11 swf

August 11, 2009

QCUA Health Care

August 11, 2009

40 Days for Health Reform: National Religious TV Ad

August 10, 2009

PICO teamed up with Faith in Public Life, Sojourners and Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good to produce a national TV ad featuring pastors and peopl...

Eshoo to PIA, July 2009

August 7, 2009

Rep Anna Eshoo commits to supporting healthcare reform that is affordable to families and includes a public coverage option. She thanks Peninsula Interfa...

PICO No Recess for Health Care Reform - July 28 DC Rally p1

July 31, 2009

We Shall Overcome: PICO's Faith-Based Struggle for Affordable Health Care

June 9, 2009

Our nation is at a crossroads of a historic moment, where all families could have access to quality, affordable health care coverage. Listen to clergy an...

CNN: PICO's Recovery Express arrives to D.C.

March 17, 2009

PICO's cross-country caravan to stop preventable foreclosures arrived on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, March 10th. Watch CNN coverage of the prayer event.

CNN Face of Faith: Pastor Lucy Kolin talks about PICO's work on the foreclosure crisis

March 17, 2009

Pastor Lucy Kolin - from PICO affiliate Oakland Community Organizations in California - appeared on CNN's Faces of Faith program to talk about PICO's "Rec...

PICO recovery express in Flint MI

March 13, 2009

Vermont religious leaders voice opposition to state budget cuts

March 13, 2009

Cox TV: Foreclosed Bay Area Homeowners protest outside U.S. Capitol

March 12, 2009

PICO's Recovery Express cross-country caravan arrives to D.C.

March 11, 2009

PICO Organizing: Building a Hospital by Hand in Rwanda

February 9, 2009

Watch how community leaders from Mumeya, Rwanda, have used the PICO model of community organizing to build a hospital by hand.

PICO leaders at SCHIP signing 2/4/09

February 5, 2009

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Flint Residents Prepare to Fight Blight

January 13, 2009

Churches and the Foreclosure Crisis - PICO on PBS

January 7, 2009

San Jose PACT PICO affiliate Foreclosure Prevention Campaign

December 6, 2008

PICO affiliate San Jose PACT holds large public meeting to press local, state and federal officials to prevent foreclosures.

PICO at the U.S. Treasury Pressing to Stop Preventable Foreclosures

December 6, 2008

PICO prayer service to press the U.S. Treasury to stop 1.5 million preventable foreclosures.

The Hmong Humanitarian Crisis - PACT Stockton

November 21, 2008

PICO's Stockton, CA affiliate is actively organizing in the Hmong community, and this video shows the history of the Hmong people and their current situat...

CNN Video: PICO Faith Leaders Gather in Front of Treasury Building

November 20, 2008

PICO clergy and faith leaders assemble in front of the Treasury Building in D.C. to ask Secretary Paulson to "Wake Up!" to the devastating reality of the ...

Power of New Voices

November 2, 2008

PICO National Network is continuing the work of faith-based organizing born in the Civil Rights Movement. To watch the full video, visit www.piconetwork.o...

Faith in Action: PICO Organizing Model

November 2, 2008

Listen to clergy and community leaders talk about the PICO organizing model and what it means to be a part of a faith-based movement for justice.

Meet PICO Organizers part 2

September 9, 2008

Hear from PICO organizers about their experiences working to unlock the power of people for social justice.

Meet PICO Organizers part 1

September 9, 2008

Hear from PICO organizers about their experiences working to unlock the power of people for social justice.

Flint Area Congregations Together 01 08 Mt Carmel Baptist

January 31, 2008

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church and Flint Area Congregations Together work to address blight, need for continued city resources to deal with code enforcement an...