CDF Freedom Schools National Day of Social Action (7/11/08)
In an effort to resolve the crisis of 9.4 million uninsured children in America, CDF Freedom Schools young scholars in 24 states and 61 cities participated in a variety of actions including visiting and writing letters to elected officials, joining together for marches and rallies and leading awareness activities. Scholars from the Center of Hope Family Services Freedom Schools Program joined forces with other Ohio groups in Cleveland, Ohio and rallied on the steps of First United Methodist Church .
Cleveland, OH
A view of the Cleveland, OH skyline from inside the bus on Interstate 90.
Unloading from the Buses
The scholars unload from the buses and prepare to rally.
Entering the Church
Freedom Schools scholars enter the church for the indoor rally.
1 in 9 Uninsured
A scholar throws on a red shirt to represent the 1 in 9 children that are uninsured.
Rallying in the church 1
Rallying in the church 2
Rallying in the church 3
Rallying on the steps
A view from the steps of the church as all the scholars begin to rally on the church steps.
Rally 1
Rally 2
Rally 3
Rally 4
Rally 5
Rally 6
Every 41 seconds...
...a baby is born uninsured.
Rally 7
No Justice...
...No peace.
Healthy Child Campaign
Rally 8
Change for a Better Future
Rally 9
Rally 10
Rally 11
Persuading the Motorists
The scholars persuade passing motorists to support their cause by honking their horns.
Rally 12
Chant & Dance
Freedom Schools servant leaders lead the scholars in a series of chants, cheers, and dance.
