SURJ Santa Cruz County Action Alert List

The SURJ Action Alert List is for everyone who cares about showing up for racial justice in Santa Cruz County, especially for people who might not have time to join a SURJ working group or committee, but who want to be connected and support SURJ’s work in this county. SURJ Action Team members will receive action alerts via email with local callsContinue reading “SURJ Santa Cruz County Action Alert List”

SURJ Santa Cruz County Study and Action series 

Study & Action – Spring 2025April 17 – May 29 • Every other week • 6 – 8 PM • ONLINE A free training for white people ready to unlearn white supremacy and take action. The Spring 2025 Study and Action series is a virtual, live program on Zoom starting on April 17, 2025. This is a learning/unlearning space onContinue reading “SURJ Santa Cruz County Study and Action series “

Phone Bank to White Voters to Stop MAGA with SURJ National

Every Saturday , Sunday and Wednesday • Online Find a home with the Many Over the MAGA Power Team this election season to keep Trump out of office! SURJ phonebanks have one of the highest rates of success in the country. No matter whether you’re brand new caller or a seasoned organizer, if you join theseContinue reading “Phone Bank to White Voters to Stop MAGA with SURJ National”

Action: Write a Letter to the Editor in Support of Liberated Ethnic Studies in PVUSD

Why is the Santa Cruz Sentinel standing against the PVUSD community’s call to bring back CRE and liberated ethnic studies? On July 20th, the Santa Cruz Sentinel wrote an editorial supporting the cancellation of the ethnic studies contract with the consulting firm, Community Responsive Education (CRE). We are asking our community and supporters to writeContinue reading “Action: Write a Letter to the Editor in Support of Liberated Ethnic Studies in PVUSD”

Demand Governor Newsom Close At Least 5 More State Prisons

Starting with CRC Norco The California Rehabilitation Center (CRC) in Norco, CA, stands as a symbol of systemic failure and inhumane conditions. Advocates and officials alike have long called for its closure due to reports of violence, lack of adequate programs, infestations, dilapidation, and extreme heat. In response, CURB is demanding immediate action, urging GovernorContinue reading “Demand Governor Newsom Close At Least 5 More State Prisons”

Weed ‘Em Out!  Cascade Creek Care with Pie Ranch and Amah Mutsun Land Trust

Saturday • July 13 • 9:30 AM -2:30 PM • FREE Cascade Ranch, 3100 Cabrillo Hwy, Pescadero Join Pie Ranch and Amah Mutsun Land Trust to remove eucalyptus sprouts and other invasive species from Cascade Creek on Año Nuevo Point. Spend time outdoors, meet new people, learn about invasive plants and creek habitats, and help usContinue reading “Weed ‘Em Out!  Cascade Creek Care with Pie Ranch and Amah Mutsun Land Trust”

Join the SURJ National Squad Defender Cohort for Cori Bush & Ilhan Omar!

Join SURJ as a Squad Defender to actively protect and support progressive leaders like Cori Bush and Ilhan Omar against targeted attacks. As a Squad Defender, you’ll be part of a dedicated network committed to amplifying the voices of those fighting for racial justice and equity. Stand in solidarity with marginalized communities and help defendContinue reading “Join the SURJ National Squad Defender Cohort for Cori Bush & Ilhan Omar!”