People Project

People ProjectFrom: PEOPLE PROJECTTo: Concerned AlliesFrom Arcata, rideshare (give or receive rides) from the Arcata Co-op kiosk (bulletin display at edge of parking lot)at 2:30pm, Sat. May 12thMay 9, 2007As you may know, from April 21 to May 2, PEOPLE PROJECT created an encampment based on the principles of non violence to reclaim sleep in public spaces, highlighting the need for a people-run campground. The action exposed the current ban on public sleeping and the local policy of harassment towards poor and houseless communities. It wasn't difficult to reveal these policies of cruelty; the harmonious and dignified space created through the encampment prompted the City of Arcata to respond with more threats, intimidation, and force.Building on the previous weeks' events, PEOPLE PROJECT invites your participation in a preparatory encounter meeting, this Saturday May 12, to strengthen and build relationships and alliances.One focus of the meeting will be preparing for an upcoming public forum.The public forum, scheduled for the last week of May, is another step toward broadening PEOPLE PROJECT’s ongoing effort-- to address injustices and hardships facing the houseless community through creative collective dignified community solutions.The preparatory encounter, on the heels of the encampment action, will be a chance for various folks and organizations in the area to see each other, determine how they can help organize the forum, and ultimately begin working together toward community that recognizes dignity and respect for all.We encourage at least one representative from each of the organizations listed below to participate in meeting Saturday afternoon (May 12) from 3:00pm to 6:00pm at the Labor Temple, 840 E St. Eureka. Snacks will be provided and welcomed.We apologize for the short notice. If your organization cannot come to this meeting, any input through email or phone conversations is greatly appreciated.Please forward this letter to any other supportive organizations or individuals.We look forward to coming together with you soon.PEOPLE PROJECT Assembly Collective-----------------------------------------------------------------------HOPE Coalition Democracy Unlimited of Humboldt CountyBar None Women in BlackAmerican Civil Liberties Union Civil Liberties Monitoring ProjectVeterans For Peace Accion Zapatista de HumboldtCalifornians for Alternatives to Toxics Human Rights CommissionCommunities For Peace Unitarian Universalist ChurchRedwood Peace and Justice Center War Tax Resisters LeagueGreen Party (Hum Co.) WildPhyre Rose GatheringRedwood Curtain CopWatch Food Not BombsRaven Project Women's International League for Peace and FreedomArt As Resistance Collective Ethnic Studies Collective (of HSU)Northcoast Environmental Center Native American Studies CollectiveWomen's Studies (of HSU) Industrial Workers of the World/IWWGrow GMO Free (of Humboldt County) Sewing for PeaceHumboldt Friends Meeting, Quakers Humboldt Free Radio AllianceEmma Center Black Student Union (of HSU)Law Office of Tracy D. Herrin We Do Not ConsentCitizens Pulp Mill Committee Humboldt Watershed CouncilThe Legacy Connection Mattole Wildlands DefenseChurch of the Joyful Healer Dream Big CoalitionCampaign Against SunValley Floral Farms' Toxic and Unethical PracticesMobile Medical Services Blue Lake Lightning FarmArcata Educational Farm (Community Supported Agriculture)Arcata Playhouse, Vagabond Players SynapsisBlake Richard Organic Fern Gully Tree-Sit AffinityEnvironment and Community Masters Program (of HSU)