WESPAC Board Chair on His Jewish Identity
Good morning, all! I hope everyone is warm and healthy. Howard Horwitz, Chair of the Board of WESPAC Foundation was recently interviewed by media about his Jewish identity and how that relates to his peace and justice work and his relationship with and tenure at...Weather alert! We are postponing our Solidarity Singers launch to Thursday, Feb. 1st at 5:30pm!
I have consulted with Brook and have received some messages from concerned singers about road conditions. Some of our members are coming from Northern Westchester. We may have freezing rain this evening and it is best for everyone to remain safe. We will launch...Job opportunity at Threefold Community Farm
Threefold Community Farm seeks a full-time Vegetable Grower and Co-Manager of Farm Operations with extensive knowledge of regenerative farming practices, excellent communication skills, servant leadership capacities, proficiency with tractor and/or draft power, and...Interest for Upcoming Narcan Training
Via Kenneth Chamberlain Junior: I’m reaching out on behalf of Shatirra Lee, a Health Educator with the Urban League of Westchester. She and I were having a conversation about the pressing issue of opioid overdoses and community safety, Shatirra expressed a...NYS Community Equity Agenda Coalition Statement on CFPB’s Proposed Overdraft Rule
WESPAC is a member of the NYS Community Equity Agenda: The NYS Community Equity Agenda released the following statement in response to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)’s announcement of its proposed rule on overdraft fees: “We applaud the CFPB for...WESPAC on Facebook
Annual 'Rethinking Thanksgiving' webinar![]()
"Dismantling Colonial Myths, Uplifting Indigenous Rights, and Honoring Mother Earth"![]()
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Date: Sunday, November 17![]()
Time: 4:30-6:30pm ET / 1:30-3:30pm PT![]()
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ASL, Spanish Interpretation & live captions in English.![]()
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On Nov. 14, Con Edison, the City of Mt. Vernon, and NY League of Conservation Voters will give an introductory presentation at the Doles Recreation Center at 6:30 pm for a utility thermal network proposal. Please see the attached flyer in jpg and pdf. ![]()
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A Utility Thermal Network is the most efficient and cost-effective way of heating and cooling buildings. With the help of Con Edison and the City of Mt. Vernon, some residents of the city may have an opportunity to enroll in a pilot project that will upgrade the participating residents' heating, cooling, and hot water systems to a thermal network at no cost to them. These residents would enjoy lower utility bills and safer, more comfortable, and pollution-free heating and cooling. Scaling up such networks will eventually pay a huge role in cutting greenhouse has and co-pollutant emissions from New York's building sector, which is currently the largest source of such emissions in the state.![]()
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The WESPAC Food Justice committee is launching its 2025 priorities. We are meeting with Ruby Olisemeka on Tuesday, October 29th at noon via Zoom. You must pre-register to participate here us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lf-ysqT8rHd1A8eaz63YvbGM7d8oxsNf9![]()
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We will share updates regarding the Free People's Market in Mount Vernon as well as explore our collective role in guaranteeing access to fresh, local and high quality produce to all Westchester residents.![]()
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About Ruby:![]()
Ruby Olisemeka is an independent educator/consultant focusing on socially transformative education; food justice and incorporating African and indigenous spiritual practices into farming and food & farming education.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: WESPAC Food Justice with Ruby Olisemeka. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: WESPAC Food Justice with Ruby Olisemeka. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.