March 31st is International Transgender Day of Visibility. Trans folks all over the world face discrimination simply by existing in systems that don’t provide support, protections, or affirming care. Join Repair the World and Point of Pride to write handwritten notes for trans youth and adults, letting them know they are seen, supported, and valid. Point of Pride will include these letters in donations of free chest binders and femme shapewear (garments that help trans folks live more safely, comfortably and authentically).

This month, we celebrate Passover, which provides us the opportunity to reflect upon the fight for collective liberation. Join Repair the World and Free Minds for a new way to engage with issues of youth violence and incarceration. Poet Ambassadors will share their lived experiences and then introduce participants to a virtual platform that will allow participants to respond directly to the moving poetic words of currently incarcerated poets. Together, we will use poetry and storytelling to connect individuals on both sides of the prison walls, and to promote hope and healing through literary art.

93% of Virginia counties don’t have access to a clinic that provides abortion services; many folks have to travel great distances (sometimes across state lines) to receive care. New River Abortion Access Fund is creating a database of affordable hotels near clinics across the state. Volunteers will use their internet searching talents to make sure NRAAF has the most up to date information available. Join us for a discussion on reproductive justice grounded in Jewish learning and help work toward a world where everyone has access to safe and affordable abortion care if they want or need it, without stigma or shame.

April 22nd is Earth Day! It may not be November, but there are important local elections happening all across the country. Phone bank with Environmental Voter Project to identify inactive environmentalists and transform them into consistent voters to build the power of the environmental movement. Training will be provided!

April 22nd is Earth Day! It may not be November, but there are important local elections happening all across the country. Phone bank with Environmental Voter Project to identify inactive environmentalists and transform them into consistent voters to build the power of the environmental movement. Training will be provided!