CCPC Summer Solstice Outdoor Celebration
CCPC Summer Solstice Outdoor Celebration Wednesday, June 21 from 6 to 8 pm @ Cumberland Park Pavilion, 1740 Cumberland Rd. Cleveland Heights 44118. With summer arriving it’s time to get outdoors and spend some quality time with your fellow progressive activists! CCPC will provide food and drinks but if you would like to bring something to share that would be great. The pavilion has picnic tables but if you’d prefer, bring your most comfortable lawn chair. Aside from the usual short speeches by candidates and elected officials this meeting has no political agenda. The agenda is have fun and enjoy the longest day of the year!
August 8
Important Note to Petition Circulators: Please mention to people who sign your petition the importance of voting no in the August 8 special election on the 60% threshold to pass a constitutional amendment.
Abortion Access Constitutional Amendment Petitions Are Ready For Pickup!
Cuyahoga County Democratic Party, Every Tuesday thru Saturday from noon to 6 pm @ 3615 Superior Ave. Cleveland 44114 ( look for blue awning on Superior )
ACLU of Ohio Every Monday and Friday from 10 am to 7 pm @ 4506 Chester Ave. Cleveland 44103
Shaker Heights UU Congregation Every Wednesday from noon to 3 pm and every Friday from 3 to 6 pm @ 21600 Shaker Blvd. Shaker Heights 44122
Cleveland Heights Every Monday and Saturday from 1 to 3 pm @ 1648 Compton Rd. Cleveland Heights 44118
CCPC Petition Delivery Service
If you can’t make it to the above locations to pick up a petition to circulate please fill out the form in the link below. Someone in your area will then contact you about getting you a petition to circulate.
Or contact Lynn Phares directly at laphares@yahoo.com
Sign the Abortion Access Constitutional Amendment Petition This Weekend
Please click here to see the signing locations so far this weekend on Mobilize We’ll send out an updated list of signing events tomorrow.
NEW CCPC Shirts Now Available!
Support CCPC and get your new tee shirt today, featuring our logo and “Educate. Organize. Mobilize.” tagline. Union-printed on a soft tee, shirts are available in sizes S-2XL and will be shipped to your address. Click here to get your shirt and support CCPC!
From Our Friends at SPAN Ohio
Medicare for All Outreach Canvass Saturday, May 20 from 10 am to 3 pm @ Zanzibar Soul Fusion Restaurant, 13225 Shaker Square, Cleveland 44120
From Our Friends at Guardians for Fair Work
Pack the County Council Chambers – Wage Theft Ordinance Final Passage Tuesday, May 23 @ 5 pm @ County Council Chambers, 2079 E. 9th St. ( 4th floor ). Cleveland 44115
Care Response Petition
Please click here to urge leaders in the City of Cleveland to take action today: non – police crisis response, also called care response is a critical tool for our toolbox
Legal Aid Society of Cleveland Unionization Effort
Our brothers and sisters at the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland have begun the process of forming a union. On Tuesday they received some good news. Management has agreed to voluntarily recognize, pending a Card Check Recognition Agreement, Hope this part of the process goes well!
Education Bill’s Brewing in Columbus That Need To Be Stopped!
The list is below. Included in each link is a description of the bill and what you can do to help stop the fascist takeover of our Public Education System. A special thanks to our friends at Honesty for Ohio Education for providing the updates
STOP SB 83 – Say No to the Higher Education Destruction Act! is the top priority right now.
But these bills also suck!
Senate Bill 1 House Bill 12 House Bill 6
Honesty for Ohio Education Lunch & Learn Friday, June 2 and Friday, July 7 @ noon (digital)
Black Lives Matter
Women Experiencing Love, Life and Laughter Luncheon Saturday, May 20 from 11 am to 2 pm @ Mediterranean Party Center, 25021 Rockside Rd. Bedford Heights 44146
Justice for Jayland Walker National March Wednesday, May 24 @ 3 pm @ First Congregational Church, 292 E Market St. Akron 44308
Juneteenth Celebration in Coventry Village Sunday, June 18 from 1 to 10 pm # Coventry Village, Cleveland Heights
The People’s Archive of Police Violence in Cleveland is a space for healing, accountability, and justice. Add your voice and tell the real story of the ongoing protests in and around Cleveland. Go to archivingpoliceviolence.org and click on “Tell Your Story” to submit pictures, videos, and narratives with your name or anonymously. This archive is endorsed by Black Lives Matter Cleveland, Black Man Army, Puncture the Silence – Stop Mass Incarceration, and the Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition. Visit the Facebook page
Other Upcoming Events
Thursday, May 18 @ 7 pm ( digital )
Defenders of Equality Happy Hour Friday, May 19 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm @ Bookhouse Brewing, 1526 W. 25th St. Cleveland 44113
Cleveland Asian Festival 2023 Saturday, May 20 from 11 am to 7 pm @ E. 27th St. and Payne Ave. Cleveland 44114
Mental Health, First Aid for LBGTQIA+ Activists and Allies Monday, May 22 @ 7 pm (digital)
Northeast Ohio Poor People’s Campaign May Meeting Wednesday, May 24 @ 7 pm (digital)
Cleveland Heights Ecofest Saturday, May 27 from noon to 4 pm @ Coventry PEACE Park, 2843 Washington Blvd. Cleveland Heights 44118
Barriers to Care in Mental Health Thursday, June 8 @ 7:30 pm ( digital )
State Senator Nickie J Antonio Fundraising Reception Thursday, June 15 from 5 to 7 pm @ Georgetown Vosh, 18515 Detroit Ave. Lakewood 44107
Immigration UpdatesCleveland Jobs With Justice and other leaders and organizations in Cleveland have launched a new fundraising vehicle to be able to provide flights, bond, and other assistance to immigrants harmed by ICE enforcement right here in Ohio. All donations are tax-deductible.
Immigrant Defense Fund Click here to donate, and please share!
Immigration Working Group CLEfor updates and actions from a coalition of organizations and local community activists advocating for immigrant rights.
CCPC Partner Organizations
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