AVP Westchester needs more peacemakers! AVP is looking tor people who would like to become conflict resolution facilitators to fill the growing need for the program. In 2018 we were invited to do the first workshops for the men at Garner Prison in Connecticut. In June 2019 we were invited to do the first workshop […]
Community Partners Undoing Racism/ Westchester County This meeting is for graduates of the Undoing Racism Training offered by the People's Institute. Agenda Friday October 4th 10-11:30AM WESPAC office 1- Follow up to “When they see us” series What a fabulous success! Congratulations to Tasha Young and organizing organizations! Planning for an organizing […]
JOIN THE FIGHT Blank Slate is a public art intervention to demand that the United Nations take action to ban autonomous weapons of war. We must begin anew our relationship with robotics and use their proliferation for good, ending the death, destruction and intimidation they so often cause. Brought to you by the artist who […]
Are you interested in helping us spread the word about the new Green Light Driver's License legislation that just passed in NYS? Perhaps your church groups, community orgs, or neighbors are just hearing about Green Light for the first time and have questions? Then this is the training for you! Join us next Tuesday, Oct. 8th […]
Please share widely: Important Fall 2019 Regional Nuclear Decommissioning Forum Please join Clearwater on Thursday, October 10, from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. at the Hendrick Hudson Free Library, 185 Kings Ferry Rd., Montrose, NY 10548. The forum is sponsored by NYS Senator Peter Harckham, NYS Assemblymember Sandy Galef, who will offer welcoming remarks, and Westchester County Legislator Catherine Borgia, who […]
10/12 RALLY TO CLOSE THE CAMPS Large numbers of immigrants and refugees are being held captive in Trump’s concentration camps. Being denied basic necessities like soap, or a toothbrush. Being denied medication to the point of death. This is happening. Moments like this are critical for allyship from citizens. Join New York Immigration Coalition, along […]
REV UP Westchester, a nonpartisan coalition of people with disabilities and local organizations, is sponsoring an election information event. Come to register, educate and vote! When: Tuesday, October 15 from 9:30 am-12:30 pm Where: Greenburgh Public Library, 300 Tarrytown Road, Elmsford, NY 10523 RSVP: Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/empowering-the-disability-vote-tickets-73450429211?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=escb&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing
An Evening with Yousef Aljamal Tuesday, Oct. 15th at WESPAC 77 Tarrytown Road, White Plains, NY Doors open at 6:30pm; discussion starts promptly at 7:00pm Yousef Aljamal is coming to WESPAC to speak with us about current conditions in Gaza, often referred to as “an open-air prison” and the issue of Israeli military […]
Westchester County Budget Input Sessions Before the 2020 budget is finalized, you are invited to share your thoughts as to where the county money needs to be allocated. When: Tuesday, October, 15, Wednesday October 23 7pm. Where: Oct. 15th at Sarah Lawrence College, Barbara Walters Campus Center, Room B, 968 Kimball Avenue, Yonkers Wednesday, October […]