WESPAC

We have been a leading force for progressive social change in Westchester County, New York, since 1974.  We have been educating, agitating and organizing for a more just and peaceful world, an end to militarism and racism and a more fair economy that works for all.

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Release from Detention – Know Your Rights

Release From Detention WorkshopHello,The Legal Hand Call-In Center serving Westchester County has partnered with the Westchester Bar Association of New York to host an informative Know Your Rights workshop taking a comprehensive look at the bond process and...

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WESPAC Agent of Change Internship

WESPAC “Agent of Change” Internship Internships are available during the fall, spring, and summer. About WESPAC For more than 50 years, WESPAC Foundation has worked to advance peace, justice, and progressive social change in Westchester County and beyond. WESPAC...

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Remembering Mel Tanzman

Dear WESPAC Community, It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Mel Tanzman, a longtime and deeply respected disability rights advocate whose life and work helped advance the dignity, independence, and full inclusion of people with...

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Attendance Needed at NY DEC Online Meeting Aug 27th!

Attendance Needed at NY DEC Online Meeting August 27th on Legislation that Protects Pollinators! Dear New York Pollinator Pathway,   You may remember the landmark law passed by New York in 2023, the Birds & Bees Protection Act (BBPA), which restricts the use of...

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2026 WESPAC Annual Awards Journal!

Dear all!   We will be creating a dedicated page on the WESPAC website to celebrate all of our honorees over the decades and to upload all the award journals for future reference, documentation and commemoration!  Here is the link to the 2026 Annual Awards Journal:...

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Gardening Workshops

I have some exciting news.  The farmers at Hilltop Hanover have offered to do an educational series on a variety of topics, and they are flexible regarding the date, time, and location.  A few potential ideas are:...

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Hiring! Summer Program Assistant

Hello Nada,  I hope you are doing well. As you know, our Summer Program is one of the most meaningful and intensive parts of our work at Adelante Student Voices. As we prepare for this year’s program, we are currently hiring a Summer Program Assistant and would...

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Community Parenting Workshop at April 26th Social Forum

https://www.eliasfoundation.org/fellowship-cohorts/2025-lala-montoya-heredia Lala ( mamita lala, we , she her ) is mama in many of the spaces she shows up, she plays an active role as Tia- aunt - titi to the youth she building a bond with either by being part of...

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Friday, October 9th at 6pm at the Barn at Vassar College! RSVPs required at [email protected]. Contributions for the farm collective can be made ahead of time. We can also arrange car pools.The WEBATUCK VALLEY FARM COLLABORATIVE (WVFC), established in 2023, is a regional food sovereignty and farm cooperative development initiative rooted in a larger movement for cultural reclamation, economic & racial justice, and community healing. Rock Steady Farm, Sweet Freedom Farm, and WILDSEED Community Farm & Healing Village leveraged a ten-year partnership to transform local farming, economic opportunity, and food access. They aim to remove barriers to entry for Black, Indigenous, people of color (BIPOC) and LGBTQ+ beginning farmers in ways that support the prosperity of our communities and the future of our planet.The current food system is built on exploited labor and land, leaving many hungry and malnourished despite excess and waste. WVFC works with communities within, against, and beyond this broken system to build resilient local economies. Their organizations collaboratively support New York State farmers through land access, training and apprenticeships, shared infrastructure, equipment and product aggregation, advocacy, community events, and employment. They advance land-based liberation by training young land stewards, supporting beginning farmers with land access, growing nutrient-dense and culturally relevant food and medicine, and distributing their harvests to families impacted by food scarcity or state violence.This year, that vision takes physical form. They are renovating two barns—one at Rock Steady which will winterize the barns, expand the cold storage three fold for aggregation, build much larger wash-pack space with new equipment, a retail store and new CSA pick-up, Rock Steady staff space and workplace kitchen, short term housing for all the trainees and facilitators and so much more. The barn at Wildseed will be home to a gorgeous event space, and an added value commercial kitchen. Sweet Freedom Farm will be stewarding grain processes equipment and grain processing space that has been a significant need of small to mid-sized grain producers in the area.This shared processing infrastructure will expand the capacity of over a dozen BIPOC- and LGBTQ+-led farms to wash, store, and process food year-round. It's an investment in a more resilient future where farmers across the region can enter a food system designed for their success.The Elias Foundation is kindly subsidizing the cost of the dinner so that more of the proceeds can support the farmers' fund! @followers ...
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Friday, October 9th at 6pm at the Barn at Vassar College! RSVPs required at [email protected]. Contributions for the farm collective can be made ahead of time. We can also arrange car pools.The WEBATUCK VALLEY FARM COLLABORATIVE (WVFC), established in 2023, is a regional food sovereignty and farm cooperative development initiative rooted in a larger movement for cultural reclamation, economic & racial justice, and community healing. Rock Steady Farm, Sweet Freedom Farm, and WILDSEED Community Farm & Healing Village leveraged a ten-year partnership to transform local farming, economic opportunity, and food access. They aim to remove barriers to entry for Black, Indigenous, people of color (BIPOC) and LGBTQ+ beginning farmers in ways that support the prosperity of our communities and the future of our planet.The current food system is built on exploited labor and land, leaving many hungry and malnourished despite excess and waste. WVFC works with communities within, against, and beyond this broken system to build resilient local economies. Their organizations collaboratively support New York State farmers through land access, training and apprenticeships, shared infrastructure, equipment and product aggregation, advocacy, community events, and employment. They advance land-based liberation by training young land stewards, supporting beginning farmers with land access, growing nutrient-dense and culturally relevant food and medicine, and distributing their harvests to families impacted by food scarcity or state violence. ...
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All are welcome and please share widely. We have several new people to WESPAC this summer. This gathering on September 16th would be a lovely introduction to the broader social justice community: @followers ...
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Another person has died in NYS prisons. His life mattered and we honor and remember him.

He was the 69th person lost to this system in 2026.

Please light a candle. We will do the same.

Please join us as we celebrate 52 years of WESPAC on Sunday, June 7th at noon at Fairways at Dunwoodie in Yonkers, New York!  This year we honor the outstanding work of the LHV DSA and the Indivisible Chapter NYCD15/16! 
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Another person has died in NYS prisons. His life mattered and we honor and remember him.

He was the 50th person lost to this system in 2026.

Please light a candle. We will do the same.

MAJOR MILESTONE: The Earned Time Act has passed the Senate Corrections Committee. This is a significant step forward toward safety, justice, and reuniting families. Contact your legislators to keep the momentum going: