Pastor Hanlon has also been a tireless advocate for the rights of the GLBT community in her parish. the community and the State. Pastor Judy has been a leader in the effort to promote equal marriage and helped spearhead the "Equal Marriage: The Freedom to Marry Coalition in Massachusetts" initiative. Recently. several immigrants. fleeing from abuse in their country of Jamaica because of their sexual orientation. turned to a safe and welcoming haven with Pastor Judy and Hadwen Park church. As a result. she now helps to lead local efforts to promote human rights for GLBT people in Jamaica. For her work on these issues she was awarded the Safe Homes "People of Courage Award" in 2006.
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