Hello everyone, my name is Cipi Espaldon and I am excited to be a new part of the Resource Center for Nonviolence. I am now the new Administrative and Program and I the center and I will be in charge of office tasks and with creating and hosting events to strengthen our community as I …
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** NOTE: To donate, click Paypal button Below, not the button in the Right column.** John Keith, husband, father, dear friend, activist, photojournalist, computer engineer, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, December 21, 3am, 2017. In his honor, John’s family invites you to join them in supporting a project that combines …
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The Resource Center for Nonviolence is asking for your help:  ​​ SUPPORT THE SELMA CULTURAL EXCHANGE TRIP 2018! Your contribution will go to support TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIPS/SUBSIDIES for students and other undeserved community members: —- Limited spaces still available: Registration form. See a PDF PRESENTATION for additional info. From Tuesday, March 27th – Tuesday, April 3rd 2018 a group of 12 students …
Many THANKS to these businesses that supported our October, 2017 RCNV Annual Dinner. We encourage all to share our appreciation by supporting them: Whole Foods Beckmann’s Old World Bakery Staff of Life Trader Joes Swanton Berry Farm Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting Discretion Brewery Pacific Cookie Company
Watch this video from the Washington Post: a powerful statement about nonviolence in the current moment. “Nonviolence isn’t just a tactic, it’s a goal.” – Artist and activist Bree Newsome. https://videos.posttv.com/washpost-production/The_Washington_Post/20170825/59a08441e4b0197db399628c/59a08f76e4b0b07aa661030a_t_1503694735668_master.m3u8 “Nonviolence is a commitment to ending violence in all its forms.” Artist and activist Bree Newsome says that, like the rise of the Ku …
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The ART of PROTEST and Photos by Bob Fitch EXHIBIT AT: RCNV, 612 Ocean St., Santa Cruz This exhibit has been extended to October 26! Exhibit Dates: Sept. 1 – October 26 -, 2017 Sharat Lin collected these protest posters of the 60s and 70s. Also on exhibit: photos by Bob Fitch.    The Art of …
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 Did you miss this Sept. 10 event? No Peace without Justice: Gandhian Nonviolence and its Relevance Today  See livestream Video. Dr. Geeta Mehta related the power of Gandhian nonviolence in turbulent times in India to the current moment in the U.S. and her personal experience trekking with Vinoba Bhave, the spiritual heir of Mohandas Gandhi, during the India land-gift …
You can now see the ARRT Exhibit ONLINE– (Artists Respond and Resist Together) at Museo Eduardo Carrillo. The show was on display at RCNV from July 3- August 18. Â Spread the word! Also on continuing display are photos by Bob Fitch, former RCNV staff member and noted photojournalist who chronicled the Civil Rights and UFW …
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June 13, 2017 Please use the corrected link to donate online: https://sanctuary-sc.net/donate/?lang=en Dear Sanctuary Santa Cruz supporters, The raids that took place last week left six families without their breadwinners. Sanctuary has received a request for emergency help. If the people targeted have an opportunity to be bailed out and present their situation to a judge, the …
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REMEMBERING Joan Marsh… Sadly, longtime RCNV volunteer Joan Marsh died on March 31st, 2017. We miss her!! Joan drove every week from Carmel to volunteer with RCNV for many years. Joan was extremely patient, compassionate and had a great sense of humor. She served on RCNV’s Personnel Committee, led Engage Nonviolence trainings and volunteered in the office and at …
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