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...

Campaign for NY Health

Summer may be here, but we’re not taking a break—not while the clock is ticking toward devastating federal healthcare cuts. Hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers stand to lose their healthcare coverage, hospitals and health centers are in danger of closing, and...

Harms of Fast Fashion

We are so grateful to our presenters Melinda Huff of Segundo Beso in Cold Spring and Megan Roe of Rivertown Thrift in Hastings!Segundo Beso’s websiteMelinda’s swimwear Mirame’s website and on Instagram @miramenycHighlands Current article about...

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...

Building Community at the Lower Hudson Valley Social Forum

A wonderful short documentary film from Wilder Nicholson that captures the essence of the 2025 Lower Hudson Valley Social Forum. This footage gives us hope and joy in these dark and challenging times. We need to continue building community as we navigate our way to...

Zero Waste Task Force – Virtual Field Trip

We took a virtual field trip through different ways we can gather and compost food scraps. We heard presentations from Westchester Legislator Emiljana Ulaj, who is working to get compostable bags in grocery stores, Greystone Apartments in Yonkers, which collects food...

Tribute to WESPAC

Hello everyone!   Here is Andrew's fabulous tribute to WESPAC with a couple of graphic tweaks! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrEb3fBmniY   Thank you so much, and we look forward to celebrating with you at Red Hat on the River on June 10th!  All details can be...

Andrew Courtney: Lifetime Achievement Award

Reminder that WESPAC will be honoring Andrew along with Proyecto Faro and the NY Caring Majority on Tuesday, June 10th!  You can find all details here:   ANDREW COURTNEY WESPAC LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD ACKNOWLEDGEMENT By Doris Bittar Andrew's accomplishments in the...

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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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