Action Alerts

Now through September 2019
Join our online taco or beer challenge to raise funds for abortion access and immigrant / border justice! We will be fundraising for one of our favorite abortion funds, La Frontera Fund! They are located in the Rio Grande Valley and their day to day work is very much at the intersection of reproductive justice and immigrant justice.  We will also be fundraising for Solidarity with Edith Espinal. Edith has been a part of the Columbus, Ohio community for over 20 years and is currently forced to live in sanctuary because of cruel and unjust deportation policies. Edith's family and community intend to keep Edith home and hopefully set a precedent for how cases like hers are handled both in state and nationally!  More details about orgs we are uplifting during Taco and Beer Challenge coming soon! More information on Facebook. 

Sunday, September 1, 2019, 4:30 PM
There is NO place for apartheid, hatred, and oppression in Dayton and in the hearts of Daytonians. Come help us peacefully send this message.  Sunday, September 1, Christians United for Israel (CUFI) will be in Dayton to “honor” Israel. This is an anti-Semitic organization that supports the oppression and segregation of the Palestinian people. Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestine and the ongoing inhumane treatment of the Palestinian people is nothing to celebrate or honor!  Bring signs, posters, and yourselves so that we can peacefully show that we do not stand with oppression nor will we allow the inhumane treatment of Palestinian people to be justified in the name of ANY religion. Location: Dayton Courthouse Square, Dayton 45402.  Facebook. 

The Fair Food Program created by Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) has ended abuse for tens of thousands of farmworkers in this decade. Today, we’re inviting all Fair Food allies in Ohio to join with the farmworkers by joining the Wendy’s Boycott. If you want to join the boycott or would like more information about the Fair Food Campaign and how you can take action, please send your name to: ohiofairfood@gmail.com or call Sue Carter at 614-459-0017. 

Join us on Sept 19, for our "Educate a Legislator Day" to fight Senate Bill 33 that will criminalize protests.
Sheraton Columbus downtown hotel, 75 E. State St. 9am-3pm
Sponsored by Freedom Demands Action and Coshocon Environmental and Community Awareness Inc.
Here is the link for registration.   https://forms.gle/9MndaymopD7ELipH6.

Thursday, August 29, 2019, 5-7pm
St. James Tavern, 1057 N. 4th St.
Repro Health Happy Hour (RHHH) is a monthly networking event for people working on sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice, and issues of gender and sexuality, and all pro-choice individuals looking for fun and progressive drinking buddies. The event was founded in New York City in 2004 and has now spread to more than 32 cities worldwide. http://www.reprohealthhappyhour.com/
20% of all sales will be donated to our local abortion fund, Women Have Options- OHio. https://www.facebook.com/WomenHaveOptions/

Wednesday, August 28, 6-7:30pm
Bexley Natural Market, 58 N. Cassady, Bexley
This Event features 5 panelists to engage in an exciting discussion. It is Free to attend. Please RSVP to bnmrsvp@gmail.com

There will be complementary wine, cheese, and Ohio Pies
Thank you to Slow Food Columbus for partnering with The Bexley Natural Market on this event.

Agenda:
6pm-6:15pm: Reception - wine and cheese and Ohio Pies.
6:15pm: Katie Barr and Trevor Horn introduces panelists and discusses role of Slow Food Columbus
7:00pm: Questions and wrap up
7:15pm: Networking and more light bites

Panelists: Summary of the topics :

Jayne and Isaac Barnes: Honeyrun Farm

-What is happening to honey bees across the world right now; What are the challenges they face, and how that affects us whether we eat honey or not.

Tuesday, August 27, 2019, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Pete Seeger (May 3, 1919 – Jan. 27, 2014) introduced America to its own folk heritage... and got them singing together and using music as a force for social change. He deeply believed in the power of song, convinced that individuals can make a difference. The film was produced by PBS as part of their American Masters series. Seeger’s inspiring story is told by Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Bruce Springsteen, Natalie Maines (the Dixie Chicks), Tom Paxton, Arlo Guthrie, and Seeger himself.  Co-sponsored by Columbus Folk Music Society and the Columbus Free Press. Q&A panel discussion follows the film. Location:  Drexel Theater, 2254 E Main St, Bexley 43209. RSVP on Eventbrite. Donate at Door.  Facebook. 

Monday, August 26, 2018, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
This film is the fourth in a series of films exploring the real and untold history of people of color around the globe.  This installment explores the motivation behind European global subjugation of people of color, the history of the vast West African empires, the ways germ warfare has been used on people of color, and the slave breeding farms in America.  Because this is a longer film, our discussion after viewing it will be short.  Location: Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oakland Park Avenue, Columbus, Ohio. For information about COFP, visit our website at https://sites.google.com/site/centralohioansforpeace/Home

Sundays, August 25, September 15, October 6, 27, 2019, 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Buy local to support a good cause: Herbs and vegetables from local urban gardens, Home-made baked goods, Hand-made crafts from Guatemala. 100% of sales goes to support The New Dawn Middle School:  Education for Maya Youth in Guatemala.  More info?  contact Heather at copalaa2003@yahoo.com.  
Location: Oakland Nursery, 1156 Oakland Park Ave, Columbus 43224.

Saturday August 24, 2019, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Spend a day with friends, enjoy music, education, dynamic speakers, or just perusing vegan owned businesses and sample local vegan eats!