September 18: James Mulholland, Executive Director, CoCoDa
Across the world, countries are struggling with illegal immigration. In the United States, people are polarized on how to respond. Usually, discussions focus more on deterrence than on the causes of migration. Jim Mulholland, Executive Director of Companion Community Development Alternatives (CoCoDA), will discuss migration within the context of international development. His presentation will address the ways in which Rotary and other internationally focused organizations can actually diminish and mitigate the pressures creating migration. In addition, he’ll highlight examples of initiatives recently supported by the Rotary Club of Indianapolis. Come prepared to think outside the present polarized positions on immigration.
Jim Mulholland is a long time Indianapolis native. He spent his early career pastoring a United Methodist Church in the Fountain Square neighborhood. While living and serving that neighborhood, he was involved in the creation of Southeast Neighborhood Development (SEND) and eventually chaired its Board. In the early 2000s, Jim became the community organizer for SEND, creating their nationally replicated Neighborhood Congress model. His work as a community organizer has been recognized by LISC and the Annie Casey Foundation.
The public is always welcome at Rotary. Our programs take place at the Ivy Tech Culinary and Conference Center and the cost is just $26 per person. It’s best to arrive by noon and know that we always conclude by 1:15.
