Less Is More NY Campaign

 

This is a reminder to join our upcoming #LessIsMoreNY Campaign Update via Zoom, this Tuesday, May 24, from 2:30 - 3:30 pm. Register for the meeting here!                                                                                                                          Since March, many of the transformative provisions of the Less Is More Act went into effect and we are actively working to make sure these provisions are effectively implemented. So far, the Less Is More Act has led to more than 8,000 people being discharged from parole early, more than 1,500 people getting released from jails and prisons across the state, and aided in closing 6 prisons across NY.    Got questions about how the provisions of the law apply to you or a loved one and what else is needed in the implementation process? Join us for Tuesday's call as we will answer these questions and more!   Join us for our #LessIsMoreNY Campaign Update call on Tuesday at 2:30 pm!   During the campaign update call we will: Address your questions about #LessIsMoreNY Share updates about the status of #LessIsMoreNY and the efforts by opponents to repeal the law Discuss next action steps Provide details about how to get involved with the campaign to defend and implement the bill We hope you can join us on Tuesday to hear updates about the implementation of the Less Is More Act. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions.   Best,   Unchained Katal Center for Equity, Health, and Justice

More details are available on the campaign website, www.lessismoreny.org   Kenyatta Muzzanni http://www.katalcenter.org/

Mental Health Marathon

Please reach out to Heather Ann Pitcher at 

hapitcher.namimh@gmail.com

for more information.

 

Moms Demand Action this Saturday, May 21st.

 

Increase the Peace

Mansion Square Park

165 Mansion St., Poughkeepsie, NY

Saturday, May 21st, 1pm

Saturday, May 21^st, we need Moms Demand Action Volunteers, some of whom will share their pain and grief of gun violence. Saturday’s event will officially begin at 1:00pm and end at 6:00pm.

Please wear your red shirts.

RSVP

Sweet Freedom Farm

 

Elder Justice Advocacy Day

Parole Justice is Elder Justice Advocacy Day

Date: Tuesday, May 10th 

Location: NYS Capitol, Albany (IN-PERSON); 

We will have buses leaving from Westchester so please RSVP if you will be attending! 
RSVP: bit.ly/ParoleJusticeMay10

Together with Brookdale Center for Healthy Aging, JASA, United Neighborhood Houses, the Osborne Association, and other leading older adult services providers, the People’s Campaign for Parole Justice is kicking off Older Americans Month, with a day of advocacy, rallies and community building in support of dignity, health and freedom for our elders.

Join us as we call on the New York State Legislature to pass Elder Parole (S.15A/A.8855) and Fair & Timely Parole (S.7514/A.4231A) to reunite families and bring our elders home!

Hope to have you join us,

Noel

 

Gun Sense in America

 

The Hudson Valley Local Group of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America are gathering with our community partners for a two-day "Increase the Peace" event to end gun violence. We'll be joined by 845 SNUG, NYAGV, CM2, Rebuilding Our Children and Community, Rise Up Kingston, along with Rob Pemberton, founder of Stop The Violence Movement for Increase the Peace.

Increase the Peace

Mansion Square Park

165 Mansion St., Poughkeepsie, NY

Friday, May 20th, 5pm

Saturday, May 21st, 1pm

We will begin that evening with a march for peace to end gun violence. At dark we will walk around POK neighborhoods with names and pictures of gun violence victims and candles as we begin our silent vigil. 

Continuing on Saturday, May 21^st, we need Moms Demand Action Volunteers, some of whom will share their pain and grief of gun violence. Saturday’s event will officially begin at 1:00pm and end at 5:00pm, officially marking 24hrs of INCREASING THE PEACE. 

 

If you can’t be there Friday and Saturday, please make Saturday’s event your priority.  Please wear your red shirts.

 

RSVP

Juneteenth in Poughkeepsie

 Juneteenth in Poughkeepsie Saturday 6/18 from 12pm-6pm

Please come out to the 2^nd Annual Memorial event for Theordore “Tree” Arrington. The Memorial & Juneteenth event will be held on Saturday 6/18 from 12pm-6pm at Mansion Square Park (165 Mansion St. Poughkeepsie, NY 12601). This is being held by Sharon Arrington & Cleopatra Jordan-J, with Keynote speakers Kashiem Davis & Jason Murray. There will be live performances, music, and free food. If you know of anyone that would like to volunteer or table please email Yvonne Flowers at YFlowers@cityofpoughkeepsie.com.

 

*Please note that masks are required*