The Catholic Church in America–once an ally of workers and their unions–grew deferential to big money in recent decades. Now prompted by the Pope, a new generation of labor priests and bishops is trying to change that. Find out more in “Francis Revives the Workers’ Church.” Read John Gehring’s article in the Fall 2017 issue of The American
~~January 2018 Newsletter ~~ Happy New Year! We are excited to share just a few of the new developments happening at the Center this January. On January 17, 2018 Sarah Peskin was unanimously voted in as chair of the Frances Perkins Center Board of Directors replacing long-term board chair, Dr. Christopher Breiseth. Dr. Breiseth will stay
People interested in the New Deal and related issues are sometimes unaware of the contributions made by Frances Perkins. In turn, people who recognize Frances Perkins as a national figure of rigorous education and widespread practical experience are sometimes unaware of how her faith was the foundation for her life and public service. Frances Perkins
This wonderful event is the culmination of a series of happy associations with the Frances Perkins Center that began one early summer morning a number of years ago. As I was strolling down the main street of Damariscotta, a tall, distinguished-looking man approached me. He asked, “Do you know who Frances Perkins is?” “Well, yes,”
Happy Holidays from the As 2017 comes to a close, it’s a time to reflect on our accomplishments and look ahead to new challenges. Because of our dedicated supporters, we’re celebrating many great program accomplishments. Here’s just a few highlights: Honoring Individuals Whose Work Exemplifies the Spirit of Frances Perkins. Frances Perkins
Requesting nominations for 2018 Frances Perkins Center awards 2017 Intelligence & Courage Honoree Jane Mayer with 2015 Intelligence & Courage Honoree Bill Nemitz, Bowdoin College, September 23, 2017. Photo by Jym St. Pierre. Do you know someone who exemplifies the work of Frances Perkins? Nominate someone you admire for one of our three annual awards.
Support the Public Good Today. The Frances Perkins Center honors the legacy of Frances Perkins by sharing her commitment to the principle that government should provide all its people with the best possible life, and by preserving the place that shaped her character. The Center convenes leaders and future leaders in public
Betta Ehrenfeld Public Policy Forum featuring 2017 Frances Perkins Center Intelligence & Courage Honoree Jane Mayer. Jane Mayer, author of Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right (2016) and staff writer at The New Yorker since 1995, will receive the 2017 Frances Perkins Center Intelligence & Courage Award
Frances Perkins Center 9th Annual Garden Party August 13, 2017 Buy Tickets Online Frances Perkins Center| 207-563-3374 |info@FrancesPerkinsCenter.org www.FrancesPerkinsCenter.org
Join us on our Frances Perkins Homestead Tours on July 15th! 2017 Frances Perkins Homestead Tours Join us for the first of our annual Frances Perkins Homestead Tours and get to know this National Historic Landmark that was home to Frances Perkins, the first US woman cabinet secretary. You will see
To appreciate thoroughly the life and
accomplishments of Frances Perkins, a great agent
of social change who served as Secretary of Labor
throughout FDR’s tenure, requires recognizing that
faith was the foundation of who she was and all that
she did.
At its annual meeting on January 26,
the FPC Board elected member Keith
Mestrich as its new Chair.
Passing the torch. Michael Chaney Ends a Decade as Executive Director, 2014–2023, FPC Welcomes Giovanna Gray Lockhart as Executive Director, July 2023.
Listen Here Frances Perkins was the nation’s first female cabinet secretary. As FDR’s Secretary of