Engaging in Solidarity Through Hope, Equity, and Relationships
Ordinary People.
Extraordinary Change.
ESTHER brings people together across the Fox Valley to address community challenges, develop local leaders, and improve the systems that shape daily life. From housing and mental health to immigration, racial equity, and transformational justice, we help neighbors turn shared concerns into collective action.
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World On Fire
You're Invited!
ESTHER Banquet 22nd Anniversary
Saturday, November 21 | Doors open: 4:30 PM, Dinner: 5:30 PM | Bridgewood Resort Hotel, 1000 Cameron Way, Neenah, WI 54956
Banquet Speaker: Jeff Mandell
"Finding Hope in Dark Days for Democracy"
Jeff Mandell is a co-founder of Law Forward and an attorney with nearly 20 years of experience in complex litigation and appellate advocacy. His work has focused extensively on constitutional law and Wisconsin's democratic institutions, including high profile cases before the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
A graduate of the University of Chicago Law School, Jeff previously clerked for Judge A. Raymond Randolph on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit and practiced law in Chicago, Washington, and Madison. He and his family have called Wisconsin home since 2015.
For more than 20 years, ESTHER has connected people across backgrounds, experiences and beliefs to address issues affecting the Fox Valley. Through community conversations, leadership development, and public engagement, we help residents work together to improve the policies and systems that impact their lives.
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Explore the Issues Shaping the Fox Valley
Real change starts with understanding local challenges and working together to address them.
See What Community Action Can Accomplish
ESTHER is part of a statewide and national network committed to developing leaders and strengthening communities through local action.
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You do not need experience to get involved. You simply need a willingness to participate.
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ESTHER includes people from many backgrounds, experiences, and beliefs who share a commitment to strengthening the Fox Valley. Member congregations remain an important part of the organization, alongside community members, advocates and local leaders working toward common goals.
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