CENSUS TABLING WITH JGR AND TEAM AOC
Aug
20
2:00 PM14:00

CENSUS TABLING WITH JGR AND TEAM AOC

  • 37th Avenue & Junction Boulevard Queens, NY, 11368 United States (map)
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Fill out the Census! Come join Jessica González-Rojas and Team AOC to do some outreach for the Census and get our folks counted. We will be at Junction Boulevard and 37th Avenue in Corona, where we will also be registering folks to vote. See you there!

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PHONE BANK FOR JESSICA!
Jun
14
2:00 PM14:00

PHONE BANK FOR JESSICA!

NY WFP, Make the Road Action, and the Jewish Vote are making calls for progressive champion Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas as she runs to bring real representation to Queens.

JGR is committed to police accountability, tenant protections, and immigrant justice.

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EDUCATION TOWN HALL
Jun
10
8:00 PM20:00

EDUCATION TOWN HALL

Members of Make the Road Action and Maria Bautista from Alliance for Quality Education will be discussing the Governor's and state legislature's failure to fully fund our public schools, threats of additional education cuts, and the need to tax the rich in order to get our students the resources they deserve.

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WOMXN FOR JGR PHONEBANK
Jun
9
6:00 PM18:00

WOMXN FOR JGR PHONEBANK

With 2 weeks left to go in the race for New York State Assembly, we need all the support we can get to reach all voters. We have endorsed organizations- Eleanor's Legacy, Downtown Women for Change, Vote Mama, Women of Color for Progress and National Institute for Reproductive Health joining us for our Women Day of Action! We hope you can join us too!

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THE SAFEST WAY TO VOTE
May
17
6:00 PM18:00

THE SAFEST WAY TO VOTE

The safest way to vote in the upcoming June 23rd primary election is to vote-by-mail. Working Families Party New York State Deputy Director Sharon Cromwell will join us to talk about why it's so important to vote by mail, how to request your absentee ballot, and relevant deadlines.

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THE IMPACT OF CORONAVIRUS ON LATINOS
May
13
8:00 PM20:00

THE IMPACT OF CORONAVIRUS ON LATINOS

We are at the epicenter of the epicenter of the coronavirus crisis, and it is no coincidence that our community is predominantly immigrants. Join us to hear from Julissa Bisono at Make the Road Action about the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on our immigrant community, the shortcomings of the federal relief package & lack of action by the State, and how we can fight for justice and recovery for our communities.

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POSITIVE THINKING: INCORPORATING A GRATITUDE PRACTICE INTO YOUR LIFE
May
6
8:00 PM20:00

POSITIVE THINKING: INCORPORATING A GRATITUDE PRACTICE INTO YOUR LIFE

The stress associated with the coronavirus crisis can greatly impact our mental health, but it’s important we find ways to cope. Kayla Axelrod, LMSW, a Forensic Social Worker at the Legal Aid Society, will join us to discuss the mental health benefits of having a gratitude practice. She’ll discuss its history and cultural intersections and how to incorporate one into your daily life.

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FOOD ACCESS
Apr
29
6:00 PM18:00

FOOD ACCESS

Many members of our community are also struggling with food access. Next Wednesday at 8pm, Pedro Rodriguez is the Founder and Executive Director of the Queens food pantry La Jornada will discuss La Jornada's impact, challenges of food access during COVID-19 and the communities that are impacted most.

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ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE: THE IMPACT OF THE CLIMATE CRISIS ON COMMUNITIES OF COLOR
Apr
22
8:00 PM20:00

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE: THE IMPACT OF THE CLIMATE CRISIS ON COMMUNITIES OF COLOR

Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. is the President & Founder of Hip Hop Caucus. As a national leader and pacemaker within the Green Movement, Rev Yearwood has been successfully bridging the gap between communities of color and environmental issue advocacy. On Earth Day, join us to discuss the impacts of the climate crisis on communities of color.

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JGR VIRTUAL MEET AND GREET
Apr
19
6:00 PM18:00

JGR VIRTUAL MEET AND GREET

Come meet Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas! She'll discuss the shift in our campaign's focus given the Coronavirus crisis and why now more than ever it's important we elect someone who is fighting for universal healthcare, to release aging and vulnerable people from prison, and to make CUNY free again.

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CENSUS WEBINAR [BILINGUAL]
Apr
15
8:00 PM20:00

CENSUS WEBINAR [BILINGUAL]

Social worker and community activist, Ingrid Gomez, will talk about all things census: why it's so important to fill out the census and get counted, how our data is protected, and the timeline for filling it out. This webinar will be bilingual in English and Spanish!

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: IMMIGRATION
Apr
12
6:00 PM18:00

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: IMMIGRATION

New York's immigrant population is especially vulnerable to this health crisis, and District 34 is over 60% foreign-born. Many are not able to qualify for relief due to immigration status, live in multi-family households where isolation is near impossible, or don't have the privilege of being able to work from home. Join Immigrant Rights activist Whitney Hu who will discuss the challenges facing our immigrant populations, what resources are out there, and what we must continue fighting for.

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NEW YORK STATE BUDGET: WHAT HAPPENED?
Apr
9
8:00 PM20:00

NEW YORK STATE BUDGET: WHAT HAPPENED?

The most recent budget passed was shameful and included rollbacks to bail reform, cuts to medicaid, and no increase to Foundation Aid for public education - all amidst a health crisis. Join NYWFP State Director Sochie Nnaemeka who will guide us through how the NYS budget process works, what advocates were fighting for, and what the fight looks like now.

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SAVING LIVES BY RELEASING VULNERABLE PEOPLE FROM JAILS & PRISON
Apr
8
8:00 PM20:00

SAVING LIVES BY RELEASING VULNERABLE PEOPLE FROM JAILS & PRISON

Despite advice from health experts to social distance, social distancing is near impossible in jails and prisons, where the rate of infection is over 8 times higher than NYC. Join Mark Shervington, an activist for criminal justice reforms, who is fighting to release elders and other vulnerable populations from jails and prisons.

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HEALTH & HEALING - EXPLORING INNER AND OUTER GROWTH WITH AYURVEDA AND YOGA
Apr
5
6:00 PM18:00

HEALTH & HEALING - EXPLORING INNER AND OUTER GROWTH WITH AYURVEDA AND YOGA

Shweta Parmar is an Ayurvedic Practitioner who will offer perspectives and practical tips rooted in Eastern medicine (Ayurveda, Yoga) to build lasting immunity. Lessons from COVID19 can teach us to start or deepen your inner armor for personal and community change. She will focus on anature-based wholistic perspective, including gut health tips, easy sound meditation for adults and kids, affordable spice remedies, and more for physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual vitality.

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: HOUSING
Apr
1
8:00 PM20:00

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: HOUSING

For most New Yorkers rent is due April 1st. And with thousands of people losing their income as a direct result of the coronavirus, many don't know how they'll make ends meet. Housing lawyers Lina Lee and Shekar Krishnan will talk us through what the current housing landscape is, what your rights are, and how we can all fight for justice for tenants.

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