NCJW Weekly Advocacy Wrap-Up:

Friday, October 7, 2022

In this issue...

Planned Parenthood Prop 1 Day of Action Saturday–October 8

Join LB/OC Women Rising March–October 8

Orange County Interfaith Network Annual Kickoff Event–October 8

Preparing for the Propositions–October 13

LBCC Food Drive at the AJC–October 15 & 16

Supreme Court Discussion with Dahlia Lithwick–October 19

Abortion After-Care Kits Donation Drop-off–November 5 & 6

Winter Coat Drive–November 10-13

Join Planned Parenthood Prop 1 Day of Action

Saturday, October 8

10 am - 12:30 pm, Zoom

Tomorrow is Prop 1 Virtual Day of Action: Saturday, October 8^th at 10 AM. 

Join us to personally make a difference in the fight to protect reproductive freedom in California and beyond. Sign up Now!

In the upcoming General Election, California Voters will have the opportunity to enshrine the right to abortion and contraception in the state constitution by voting YES on Prop 1. 

Proposition 1 will amend the state constitution to explicitly prohibit the state from denying or interfering with personal choices related to reproductive care.

Check out the Proposition 1 Activist Toolkit to learn more about the importance of voting Yes on Prop 1.

Now more than ever, we need your help to encourage General Election on November 8^th and vote YES on Prop 1 to set an example for the rest of the country that abortion is a fundamental right and should be protected as such in our Constitution.

SIGN UP for our Prop 1 Day of Action today!

We will provide all of the training, resources, and support you may need to contact fellow voters and make a difference from the comfort of your own home. No experience necessary!

Location: Zoom - Link Provided Upon Registration.

Join LB/OC Women Rising March 

Saturday, October 8, 2 pm

Beginning at the Long Beach Courthouse

Making Our Voices Heard from the Streets to the Ballots!

Making Our Voices Heard from the Streets to the Ballots!

Unite with women across the country for a national weekend of action to send a message: We demand our rights!

Women all around the country are uniting for a fall of reckoning. We will not sit back and accept the attacks on our families, future, and our freedom. 

And since October 8th marks 30 days until Election Day, we’re more fired up than ever to elect more women and pro-choice candidates around the country — we’re ready for the Women’s Wave!

Join us. 

We will be Marching from the Courthouse to Harvey Milk Park where there will be a Community and Activism Fair. You can talk with local organization to learn what they do and how you can get involved. 

Some of our speakers will be: 

Josh Lowenthal, candidate for state assembly 

Councilperson Cindy Allen

Sunny Zia - LBCC Board

Carmen Flores - LB local and TikToker 

Abby Thomas - Resistance Coalition 

Sign up here

Orange County Interfaith Network

Annual Kickoff Event 

Saturday, October 8, 5-7 pm

On Saturday, October 8th, the Orange County Interfaith Network is having its annual kickoff event focusing on interfaith efforts throughout Orange County to welcome refugees.

Jackie Mentor, Executive Director of the Orange County Jewish Coalition for Refugees, will be one of the speakers. A portion of proceeds will go to the organizations represented on the panel. The event will be in Irvine with dinner catered by Flavors From Afar. 

Tickets are available here

PREPARING FOR THE PROPOSITIONS

October 13, 6 pm, in person and livestreamed

Temple Israel

Please join us for this important program, cosponsored by Temple Israel's Social Action Committee. Speakers from the League of Women Voters will cover what the ballot propositions really contain and who funded each one, so that you are prepared when you vote in the upcoming midterm election.

The program will be both in person at Temple Israel, 269 Loma Ave., Long Beach, 90803, and livestreamed.

RSVPs are appreciated to advocacy@ncjwlongbeach.org. NCJW COVID protocols will be followed, masks and vaccinations required.

LBCC Food Drive

Saturday and Sunday, October 15 & 16

10 am - 2 pm, in front of Alpert JCC

In honor of Sukkot, let’s share our harvest bounty with those less fortunate!  We are collecting packaged food for needy college students who are coming back to school at LBCC.

If you can volunteer for a 2-hour shift, please call us at (657) 235-2511 or email at communityservice@ncjwlongbeach.org.

Requested Donation Food Items (no glass please)

Abortion After-Care Kits

Saturday and Sunday, November 5 & 6

10 am - 2 pm, in front of Alpert JCC

Help NCJW gather the supplies for Abortion After-Care Kits which we'll donate to Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties for their clients. These little bags contain comfort items given to patients after a procedure.

Donate supplies for Abortion After-Care Kits by either dropping off any of the listed items below or by donating $7, $14, or $21 to the Abortion Access Fund ($7 covers the cost of one kit) . You can also donate gift cards or cash. 

In addition, if you would like to volunteer for a 2-hour shift or you would like more information on this event, please email communityservice@ncjwlongbeach.org or call (657) 235-2511.

Supreme Court 2022-23 Term Discussion

Wednesday, October 19

9am, Zoom

Please join NCJW for a special Supreme Court Discussion with Dahlia Lithwick, senior editor at Slate, host of the podcast Amicus, and author of the new book, “Lady Justice: Women, the Law, and the Battle to Save America.”

Please note this is a non-transferrable invitation that is only for the NCJW network and Courts Matter advocates. This event is closed to the press.

You will hear about the important civil and human rights cases on the docket this term — including affirmative action, immigration enforcement, voting rights, and more — and what we might expect from the newest Justice, Ketanji Brown Jackson.

WINTER COAT DRIVE

Any size, and blankets or caps too!

Thursday, November 10, 11 am to 2 pm,

Friday – Sunday, November 11-13, 10 am to 2 pm

In front of the Alpert JCC

Bring ‘em one and all! 

Our past record was 300+ coats, but that was during COVID when everyone was cleaning their closets! Surely you have some items that don’t fit, you just don’t like anymore, or you keep planning to wear and never do. Bring ‘em! Last year’s drive supported needy seniors, kids at low-income elementary schools, homeless, vets, and low-income families. Any gender, any size, but only warm outer items please.

Please contact communityservice@ncjwlongbeach.org if you can volunteer for a

2-hour shift.

Questions about anything you have read or related to our Section’s advocacy? Email advocacy@ncjwlongbeach.org.