NCJW Weekly Advocacy Wrap-Up: May 21
NCJW GLB & WOC has a team for Lobby Day meeting with staffers from four area legislators. It is not too late for you to join us? 

Here is a glance at our schedule:
  • 9 am-12 pm: We will join other NCJW California advocates to hear from the Executive Director of the legendary Equal Rights Advocates and also listen to speakers from organizations leading the fight in each of our issue areas and much more! 
  • 1:15-5 pm: We have meetings scheduled with legislative staff from the offices of Assembly members Patrick O’Donnell and Janet Nguyen and State Senators Tom Umberg and Lena Gonzales. We need you!

Questions? contact Advocacy Co-VPs Cynthia Gordon or Deb Lelchuk at advocacy@ncjwlongbeach.org.
Tell the California legislature and Governor Newsom
to support asylees
While on a path to citizenship, California’s asylees have difficulty accessing federal programs like Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and Covered California because they are frequently unaware of the programs for which they are eligible. 

Ask your California State Legislators and Governor Newsom to support AB 1368, which would create the Enhanced Services Program for Asylees (ESPA). The ESPA would enable California’s network of resettlement agencies to provide case management for asylees and ensure they get the support and resources they need to build new lives with dignity in the United States.
The pandemic has highlighted that the status quo for working moms across America cannot stand. Many of us are tired, overworked and our contributions are undervalued. That must change.

As a supporter of the Marshall Plan for Moms, NCJW is eager to share a survey to gain the perspectives of working moms across the country on what “mom-friendly” solutions they want to see from their employers. The goal of the survey is to capture diverse perspectives from moms of all backgrounds and career experiences. Marshall Plan for Moms will use this survey data to inform the solutions we put forward in a playbook for companies to better support moms. 


The survey closes on May 28, so be sure to take it soon—and share it with a friend or on social media using the hashtag #MarshallPlanforMoms 
We appreciate your input!
Move with JFCS of Long Beach for mental health awareness all month long! Walk, run, ride, roll, or swim the distance of your choice, wherever and whenever you want, while helping people in our area as they struggle to emerge from the pervasive effects of COVID-19. Join or organize a team, or take advantage of our Family Plan where kids 17 and under are free with a paying adult. Visit www.racewithaview.com for information and registration. Contact Pattie Davidson with any questions: 562.427.7916.
Planned Parenthood announces the launch of a 2-part Advocacy Ambassador Training Series. Volunteers who want to take their involvement to the next level will learn new skills and strategies for the important outreach and advocacy work we need to do in order to shape the future of sexual and reproductive health care in California and beyond! 
 
The Advocacy Ambassador 101 training on Saturday May 29 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM will cover basics about Planned Parenthood services, advocacy, messaging, story sharing, and a look at the fight ahead. We will build a network of passionate advocates across Orange and San Bernardino Counties who can help support and build on the advancement of access to care. Save the date for the 201 training on June 26, more details to come.
 
Upon completion of the training series, you will receive certification as a Planned Parenthood Advocacy Ambassador - something you can proudly add to a resume and rep in the community! Every participant will receive food delivery credit and of course, Planned Parenthood Swag. Register today at: bit.ly/CAFambassador101
Our own Harriette Ellis is being honored by CLUE
Thursday, June 3 at 5:30 pm

This year's Giants of Justice will be a wonderful online celebration honoring champions in the movement for dignity and economic justice for all. Your support fuels the organized, connected interfaith movement for justice.
RSVP today and help build a society that prioritizes equity and compassion over economics and profiteering.
Celebrate World Refugee Day with a Drive-in Movie
Sunday, June 20 at 5:30 pm

Please join the Orange County Jewish Coalition for Refugees and bring your family and friends to The Mess Hall in Tustin for a fun, socially-distanced drive-in movie to celebrate World Refugee Day 2021. We will be showing the film, The Good Lie, starring Reese Witherspoon. Snacks and dinner, as well as raffle tickets, will be available for purchase. Proceeds will help OCJCR continue to assist refugees and asylum seekers. Tickets are limited to the first 120 registrants.