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WESPAC connects organizations, people and issues across all divisions, recognizing that we cannot win a better world if we stay divided. WESPAC promotes movement building through regular potlucks that bring people together to share food, knowledge and build relationships. WESPAC has developed a Speakers Bureau that can provide effective speakers on a variety of current social justice issues. WESPAC is an active member of a number of local coalitions including: the Hudson Valley Fair Economy Coalition, the Hudson Valley Community Coalition and the Westchester Coalition for Police Reform.

Film about the history of the Hudson River

Thank you for the info, Sister Carol! From John Lipscomb: This film took us 4 years to make but it's finally done! It was received well at the Woodstock Film Festival here in the Hudson Valley a few weeks ago and the next screenings are coming up soon in New York City...

Congo Week October 19th

Peace NadaI trust that all is well with you. I am reaching out to let you know that Friends of the Congo has Congo Week and Congo in Harlem coming up from October 19 - 25. We would love to WESPAC participation. It could be encouraging your network...

Jump Start Cooperative Development Hudson Valley

Dear neighbors, this is special edition newsletter is an invitation for you to check out JUMPSTART—a hands-on co-op development lab for local Hudson Valley co-op dreamers. If you or other co-conspirators you know are curious about joining this Fall’s cohort, check out...

From Amnesty International

7-Day Challenge to Help Stop Starvation in Gaza   Palestinians in Gaza are facing extreme starvation while Israel's militarized aid system, backed by the U.S., has turned distribution sites into death traps. Hundreds have been killed trying to access aid. Amnesty...

Escalation is Not Security! End the Cycle of War!

Paris Call for the Two-State Solution, Peace and Regional Security - Paris Peace Forum From our Community Partner in Israel: The Mossawa Center calls on the UN Security Council and the UN General Assembly to immediately intervene to stop the war declared by the...

Baba Surya Presente!

It is with pain in my heart that I announce the passing of Baba Surya.  He passed away peacefully in his sleep yesterday at the age of 91 years.  He was a fixture at the WESPAC office for many years when we were located at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. location in...

U.S. Mail Not for Sale!

Take Action before its too late! The USPS Board of Governors announced its intention to appoint David Steiner, reportedly the White House’s preferred candidate, as the next Postmaster General. The appointment of a FedEx board member would represent a fundamental...

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Join us online October 12, at 8:00 PM for a teach-in on the Beacon Pipeline and to learn what we can do to stop it coming to Westchester. Register for the meeting link: bit.ly/4ddjc9 ...
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Dear Friends and Members of WESPAC,If concrete steps toward a peace deal aren’t taken before the midterm election, we risk the war against Iran spiraling into a permanent, multi-trillion-dollar quagmire.The administration has burned an estimated $2 billion a week on this conflict. These are funds that could build 4,000 new homes every single week or fix our failing roads and hospitals. Instead, our taxpayer dollars are being wasted on a war that a growing number of Americans do not want.We need decisive congressional action before the election.On Tuesday, October 20th, two weeks before the election, join a nationwide coalition to gather at U.S. House and Senate district offices, arriving 30 minutes before doors open to speak directly with lawmakers and their staff as they arrive for the day.Will you join our nationwide call to Congress outside your lawmaker’s office on October 20th to end the war against Iran?WESPAC will be outside of Congressmember George Latimer’s office located at 222 Mamaroneck Avenue in downtown White Plains.👉 RSVP and let us know if you’ll be outside your local congressional office.Check out the Action Kit with resources including social media posts, a customizable flyer, and a rally check list to make it easier to organize a rally! Comment endMore information about the nationwide Day of Action can be found here, including a growing list of rallies that are being planned around the country.In solidarity,Nada ...
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Dear WESPAC Members, Friends, and Supporters,In these extraordinarily challenging times, strong and independent community organizations are more important than ever. We invite you to renew your WESPAC membership—or to become a member for the first time—and help sustain our shared work for justice, peace, and meaningful social change.As we celebrate WESPAC’s 52nd anniversary, we remain inspired by our rich history and deeply grateful for the community that has sustained us. WESPAC continues to serve a unique and essential role as a hub for progressive organizing in Westchester County and throughout the Lower Hudson Valley. You can donate at wespac.org/donate ...
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