What Now? Springfield Community Activism Fair, Saturday September 13

Photo: Rise Up Western Mass Indivisible
Connect with Local Organizations Making Real Change in Western Mass
Source: Rise Up Western Mass Indivisible
What?
Are you interested in civic/political activism and want to learn how to get involved?
Have you seen local protests and want to learn more about the causes folks are moved to stand up for?
Do you want to learn about the issues impacting our local community, our state, and our country?
Are you looking for a local activism group to get connected to?
Then this event is for you!
Join Rise Up Western Mass Indivisible for a day of fun, education, and community-building.
Enjoy a variety of activities while learning about critical issues including immigrant justice, voting rights, democracy, LGBTQ+ equality, protecting our social safety net, climate, non-violent resistance and more!
Connect with like-minded folks and find where your passion and skills can create meaningful impact in our community!
Learn why protesting matters, take simple actions, and connect with area groups who are already organizing in this area.
When and Where?
11:00 a.m -2:00 p.m.
Stearns Square, Springfield (located off Main St between Worthington and Bridge Streets)
Rain Date: September 14
Who?
Organized by Rise Up Western Mass Indivisible
Participating organizations include: Neighbor 2 Neighbor, Springfield No One Leaves, Climate Action Now, Arise for Social Justice, Defending Democracy in Hampden County, The Real Majority Holyoke, New England Defenders of Democracy and more
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