The Interfaith Center of New York is honored to welcome Sister Tesa, Executive Director of Hour Children, as a panelist at the 31st Marshall Meyer Retreat:
Coming Home: Faith Communities Supporting Successful Re-entry
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Interchurch Center, 475 Riverside Drive, New York, NY
Sister Tesa is the Executive Director of Hour Children and was involved in the founding of the organization when she became a foster parent in 1989 to eight children of incarcerated mothers at the convent where she lived, and in 1996, when Hour Children became a 501 (c)(3) organization, to offer supportive services to other children of incarcerated mothers and the mothers themselves. Prior to that, she was responsible for NYS curriculum oversight for Catholic elementary schools for the Diocese of Brooklyn, and both a school Principal and teacher at various Catholic elementary schools. In addition to being an educator, she is a Certified Foster Care Trainer. Sister Tesa has been named a CNN Hero (2012), a White House Champion of Change (2013), and is the 2014 winner of the Opus Prize.
About the Rabbi Marshall Meyer Retreat
Held bi-annually since 1998, the conference is a professional development and capacity building opportunity for religious leaders, allowing faith leaders to learn about social issues, create networks for mutual support, and meet civic leaders and service providers. The conference is named after Rabbi Marshall Meyer, who was a religious leader actively engaged in social justice projects and building partnerships with other faith communities.
This year’s conference will address the challenges men and women face upon their release from prison and will offer a space for faith, government and community leaders to learn more about new and innovative programs to support formerly incarcerated individuals on their journey to re-entry and reintegration.
We hope you will join us for this important dialogue.
You can also RSVP by emailing info@inspiregroupllc.com
Special thanks to our partners, Circles of Support and the J.C. Flowers Foundation.
