Progress and Privilege

Emmaus House was founded during a time of immense political upheaval, activism, and change. As we celebrate Black History Month, we’ve been thinking about how that history of activism and advocacy carries through today.

One Voice

As an organization dedicated to serving the residents of Peoplestown and surrounding areas, community is the heart of what we do. In many ways, our community is a product of the Civil Rights Movement and the activism of the 50s and 60s. After all, what is activism if not the drawing together of many voices into one—a unified demand for change? 

The Civil Rights Movement succeeded in bringing together people who, prior to that, had often been silenced, marginalized, and isolated. In that sense, it served as the foundation of a new community—of many new communities—and is a legacy we carry with us today.

Community and Responsibility

At Emmaus House, we harness the power of community, education, hope, and love to dismantle poverty, racism, and other barriers to opportunity in the lives and communities we serve. The power of any community, however, lies in its willingness to engage with one another and lift each other up. Community is a privilege, but it’s also a responsibility. 

We’re so grateful to be surrounded by neighbors who are willing to strengthen one another, and, when necessary, demand change.