Andre during the US Social Forum in Detroit; Summer, 2010
Center For Third World Organizing
Today we continue to mourn the loss of one of the founding members and organizers of the Black Organizing Project and a MAAP 2010 alumni, Minister Andre Rawlins. Andre was called home Saturday evening after putting in a full day at BOP's campaign strategy meeting, then fielding questions at BOPs new member orientation meeting and later doorknocking as a paid canvasser with Oakland Rising. Words cannot express how much it grieves us to lose him. He gave countless volunteer hours to this organization. He was our minister, our brother and our friend. Well done good and faithful servant! Your work and labor of love will live on. till we meet again.
Andre inspired everyone who met him with his loving spirit, faith, courage and perserverance. He did not let any physical obstacles get in his way and he died as he lived in service to his God, his family and his community. He touched and inspired many lives in his short 35 years. Many BOP members and CTWO staff were able to begin our grieving process on Sunday at the Center of Grace after hearing of Andre's passing the night before. What was supposed to be the 10 year Pastoral Anniversary at the church that Andre's father, Pastor A.W. Rawlins leads, became a celebration of Andre's life. We ask that you hold Andre's son Matthew age 4 in your prayers as well as the entire Rawlins family.
Please help support the Rawlins family. Contributions/checks can be made out to Albert Rawlins and mailed to:
7408 Outlook Ave. Oakland, CA 94605
MAAP: Application Deadline Extended to April 27th
Thursday March 8, 2012
New deadline date for MAAP applications is now on Friday, April 27th. individuals are welcome to apply now!!! MAAP is an 8-week intensive organizer training for people of color. For more info CLICK HERE.
Spring CAT!!
Thursday March 8, 2012
CTWO will be offering one CAT this Spring: April 27th-29th in San Francisco, CA
To register click HERE.
Questions? Contact Araceli, Program Coordinator at 510-533-7583 ext 13 or araceli@ctwo.org
