Communities Not Cages Day of Action

Albany State Capital Albany, NY, United States

Will you help bring the fight for Communities Not Cages to Albany on April 25? RSVP here.  Right now, over 30,000 of our loved ones, neighbors and friends are incarcerated in state prisons. 3 out of 4 are Black or brown and 98% of convictions came through guilty plea - not trial - making a mockery […]

May 8th Parole Justice Advocacy Day, from WESPAC Foundation Director Noel Casey

Join the People’s Campaign for Parole Justice on May 8 for a parole justice advocacy day in Albany. RAPP members will gather in the NY State Capitol for rallies and a press conference. Please join to support the movement to pass the Elder Parole and Fair & Timely Parole bills in 2023. We're just 2 […]

A Discussion with Kenneth Reams – Virtual WESPAC Event

WESPAC member Raffi has kindly introduced us to Kenneth Reams who has been incarcerated for over 25 years.  Read below about his situation and take a look at these four pieces of art (two painted by him and two painted by Isabelle) that are available for sale.  WESPAC is hosting a discussion with Kenneth and […]

April New Member orientation, from WESPAC Foundation Director Noel Casey

Invite your friends, neighbors, comrades and contacts to RAPP's April New Member Orientation on Zoom. The NMO is a great place to learn about RAPP history, RAPP's campaigns, and more. DATE & TIME: Thursday, 4/25 @ 6PM RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/elder-parole-justice-tickets-586243278427  

RAPP Westchester/Hudson Valley: Phonebanking, from Noel Casey

To the RAPP family, Noel Casey would like to announce the following event, where phone calls will be made to help drive turnout for RAPP's May 8th Advocacy Day in Albany. If you have time, consider helping out. Please email or text her if you'd like to register on Zoom!  Email: [email protected] Phone: 914-619-6142 Thursday, […]

Final call to place your ad in the WESPAC Annual Awards Journal!

EVENT: Final call to place your ad in the WESPAC Annual Awards Journal! AND In-person Gathering at Wainwright House in the Rye in Honor of WESPAC's 49th Anniversary (June 4th @ 2PM) DEADLINE: Friday (end of day), May 5th, 2023 From the WESPAC Foundation:             On Sunday, June 4th at 2pm, WESPAC friends and members will […]

Rally for Teachers Divestment Saturday April 29 in Albany

On Saturday April 29 at 11:45 Divest NY is holding a rally in Albany outside the NYSUT (teachers union) annual meeting calling for the NY Teachers Retirement System to divest.    Join us at the Albany Capitol Center, 55 Eagle Street in Albany. You can register here or just show up. If you are coming from NYC […]

Panel Discussion of “The Interview”, from WESPAC Foundation Director Noel Casey

Please join RAPP-Release Aging People in Prison, The People’s Campaign for Parole Justice and the Kingston Public Library for a screening of the documentary “The Interview.” There will be a panel discussion to take place after the screening! This event is FREE and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. DATE & TIME: Saturday, […]