By San José Unified Equity Coalition Please join the San José Unified Equity Coalition for two upcoming calls to action. This Thursday, we invite all SJUSD educators to join us for a virtual listening session. Next week, join us at a crucial SJUSD board meeting to give public comment in support of police-free schools. More details […]
Community Groups
This can be used about the local community groups and posts about their updates, events, and actions.
Day of Action for Guaranteed Health Care for all Californians – Wednesday, October 13th
by the Santa Clara County Single-Payer Healthcare Coalition WE NEED EQUITABLE QUALITY HEALTHCARE, RIGHT?If you agree please help urge the SJ city council to stand in support of AB1400. Their support will help us persuade other Asm and Senate representatives who have not yet come out in support of the bill.HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN DO: […]
Protest “Destination Nowhere”
At 11:30 AM on Tuesday, July 20, unhoused residents and community supporters will gather at Columbus Park in San Jose to protest the City’s lack of a plan to house its residents who can no longer afford the skyrocketing rents in Silicon Valley. At 12 noon, they will march and car caravan down Taylor Street to Coleman, down Coleman to Hedding, down Hedding to Spring Street, and down Spring Street back to Columbus Park.
Join Our New Youth Group!
By Maya B. and Grace T., SJPJC Volunteers As activism among teens in San Jose and the Bay Area has seen growth recently, the San Jose Peace and Justice Center invites youth who are interested in local and global activism to participate as a team of volunteers to organize and lead events oriented towards youth […]
Meet the Northern California Unemployed Committee!
Meet the Northern California Unemployed Committee: We are a new organization that focuses specifically on the struggle for the rights of the unemployed! We have three primary demands: 1 – restore the $600 weekly supplement, 2 – end federal taxation of unemployment, 3 – make the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance permanent. If this article interests you and you want to get involved please contact us at ncaluc@gmail.com or (408) 638-9131.
Thank you, South Bay Materials!
Ashley, from Smiling Roots, a member of the Garden Project We are so grateful for the generous donation of beautiful pea gravel for winding pathways, rich humus to add bulk density and increase the retention of water and nutrients in the soil, and pavers from the amazing team at South Bay Materials (@southbaymaterials)! The community garden […]
End Forever Wars 2021 – Videos
Great videos created by an amazing community network of groups. Enjoy these four videos that discuss the need to Protest War, Support Peace, and Create Justice.
Stand With Haiti! Day of Solidarity, March 18, 2021
Ten years ago on March 18, 2011, former president Jean-Bertrand Aristide, his wife and colleague,Mildred Trouillot Aristide, and their two children, returned from forced exile in South Africa. Tens ofthousands of people lined the streets of Port-au-Prince and poured into the courtyard of their home togreet them, seeing in their return a renewal of hope […]
Community Food Drive – March 14!
Join us for our next Community Food Drive with the SJ Community Fridge at the Center (48 S 7th St in Downtown San Jose) this Sunday, March 14! We will be accepting donations from 11A to 2P in the back parking lot. If you would like to support the Peace Pantry virtually, please consider making a contribution to our online campaign: https://bit.ly/peacepantry-donate!
A Health Justice Dialogue Webinar
Join the Santa Clara County Single Payer Health Care Coalition for a webinar on Saturday, February 27 at 2-3:30P to learn about the pressing need for health justice, featuring grassroots community leaders from a spectrum of local organizations and movements. You must register in advance to attend this webinar: tinyurl.com/healthjusticedialogue. Check out our website to read more.