"IMPACT!, a radical organization of students and young workers in Petaluma, is organizing an open meeting for all activists and community organizations in Sonoma County this Sundat at Noon. This is a follow up to a gathering held two months ago where over 20 people from 10 different groups came together, discussed each other's projects and campaigns, and heard about the history of the youth movement in Petaluma. The goals of this next meeting are to a.) once again hear updates from the different groups and how we can mutually support one another and b.) discuss ideas for collaboration among all the social justice groups and individuals in our region. Participating organizations are working on issues such as: immigrants' rights, feminism/womyn's rights, anti-war, labor organizing, anti-police brutality, community education, sustainable development, political prisoner support, arts and culture, among others. All individuals and groups are welcome, although the focus will be on developing plans and strategies for actions in Sonoma County. Organizers hope to make these meetings a monthly or bi-monthly event.
The meeting will be held at 1251 Marian Way in Petaluma. Free food will be served.
IMPACT! is an all-volunteer group that currently works on projects dealing with immigrants' rights, day labor organizing, police brutality. It has active chapters of CopWatch and Food Not Bombs. It is dedicated to grassroots organizing, youth leadership development, solidarity, community building and direct action. It is a non-hierarchal organization, run by consensus. Its members are primarily working class youth and young students. See below for a history of this movement in Petaluma and the Statement of Principles for IMPACT!
To contact:
Email: impactpetaluma@gmail.com
Phone: 707-338-5318
In Solidarity,
IMPACT!
Educate! Participate! Liberate!"
ORIGINAL SOURCE: Infoshop News
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