Princeton Public Library
Community Resource File

Not in Our Town (CRF ID #780)

ALTERNATE NAME
NIOT

PHONE
609-452-2670 - Elizabeth Peck
609-683-0571 - Marietta Taylor

CONTACT PERSON
Elizabeth Peck
Marietta Taylor

DESCRIPTION
A non-profit interracial, inerfaith social action group, consisting of Princeton area congregations, which is committed to speaking the truth about everyday racism and other forms of prejudice and discrimination which seeks reconciliation, mutual respect and honesty among Princeton's diverse communities. The group supports and promotes social and economic justice and educational equity for all, with that goal of Princeton becoming a town in which the ideals of friendship, community and pride in diversity will prevail. Representatives of the area congregations involved attend the monthly meetings.

PROGRAMS
Study/Action Committees: housing , education and community relations

Participation in Unity Month

Interfaith Unity Award: presented annually to 2 students from the high school and middle school who have demonstrated leadership and exceptional commitment to promoting diversity and racial understanding.

Present initiatives: anti-racism training; monthly book discussion on racism and diversity; promotion of youth forum program on racism for middle school students

Past activities include: anti-racism workshops sponsored by NJ Dept. of Justice; lobbying on affordable housing; police profiling study.

MEETING PLACE
various community sites

MEETING TIME
2nd MON of each month - 7:30 PM

MEMBERSHIP
representatives from Princeton-area congregations

FEES/DUES
$150 per year per congregation

SUBJECT
CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS
LITERATURE AND WRITING

DATE MODIFIED
03-10-06