[Street] Actions and events this week!

Katie Gradowski katie at occupyboston.org
Thu Feb 16 12:23:48 EST 2012


Hey all!

A few quick updates:   due to a high amount of turnover, there will be NO
outreach meeting this Friday.   We are working to get a group of people
together to regroup and plan outreach 2.0.   If you are interested in any
aspect of this -- "grow the movement," community organizing, town hall
meetings, local occupies or neighborhood assemblies -- and want to be
involved in planning next steps, please email
occupybostonoutreach at lists.occupyboston.org.   These plans are evolving
slowly, and we'd love to have your input!

In the meantime, here are some actions that are happening this week!

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AUCTION PROTEST WITH CITY LIFE / VIDA URBANA
11 Wheatland Ave, Dorchester MA
Friday, 2 pm *

Antonio Ennis is an organizer and member of City Life Vida Urbana whose
home has been in foreclosure for the past three years.   This Friday, the
bank is going to try (again!) to auction off his home to the highest
bidder.   Bring your signs and come prepared to make some noise! Banks hate
bad publicity – so when banks show up at a property where owners have
brought along a crowd, it's frequently possible to stop or postpone the
sale.

The point is to be disruptive, but disciplined -- we want to support the
homeowners, and let investors know that they (and we) are not going
anywhere!   Let's go and show our support in numbers!  To RSVP, email
katie at occupyboston or call 410-967-5207  (please do RSVP -- sometimes
auctions get cancelled or rescheduled, so it's important to leave your
contact information so we know where to reach you if things change a the
last minute)

ADDRESS:   11 Wheatland Ave, Dorchester MA
DATE AND TIME:   Friday, February 17, 2 p.m.
DIRECTIONS:   http://g.co/maps/vfdcc

City Life does auction protests more regularly than we post them.    If you
would like to be notified of ongoing anti-foreclosure actions, please email
me privately and I will put you on a list.


*OCCUPY THE T:  OB MBTA meeting
Friday 6PM SEIU-615
26 West Street, 2nd Fl. *

Monday's rally was fantastic!   Join the OB MBTA working group and help
make the next action an even bigger success.   For details, email
occupymbta at lists.occupyboston.org


*From Occupying to Organizing Popular Power (Part 1)
Saturday, February 18, and Saturday, March 10
2pm-5pm (both Saturdays)
Community Church of Boston, 565 Boylston St # 2*

A series of Workshops, presented by long-time community and labor
organizers from a wide background, to give activists the skills we need to
build a truly popular movement!     Join our conversation about expanding
participation in our movements. How do we move toward organizing with
millions not just online but in our neighborhoods? Discuss ways we can work
together to engage more people through organizing practices that are
unfortunately uncommon in most activist scenes. Hear local organizing
examples that have expanded participation beyond tactic-focused activism.
Find out about ways Occupy activists have learned to move beyond Facebook
activism to face to face relationship building based on solidarity through
common struggles.

NOTE:   You must register for this event!   To do so, go here:
http://www.popularassembly.org/


*Mass Occupy General Assembly - Calling All Massachusetts Occupy Groups! *
*Saturday, February 18, 12-4 pm*
*Boston Teachers Union Hall
180 Mt. Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA*

Bringing Occupies together to talk about the MBTA, March 1, May 1, Women's
Day of Action, and more!   Details here:
http://www.facebook.com/events/177231922382590/


*New England Student Anarchist Federation Meeting
Saturday, February 18
7:00pm until 10:00pm
E5, 33 Harrison Ave.*

With the advent of Occupy has come the increased radicalization of
university and high school students. The anarchist scene has also
experienced considerable growth on campuses, where the number of college
anarchist groups has recently skyrocketedl. This is a good time for
anarchist students in New England to come together and form a
federation/network to further propel the anti authoritarian and anti
capitalist framework in our struggles.


*Youth Jobs Coalition:  Rally and March to the State House
February 23, 12-3 p.m.
88 Trement Street
Dgelbtuch at dbedc.org*

This summer, federal stimulus funds for youth jobs have been eliminated and
the State has $0 in its new budget for youth jobs and career counselors.
Although there are some funds left from last year's budget, overall State
funding for youth jobs and career counselors are currently cut by 50%. The
City of Boston faces a cut from more than 10,000 youth jobs last summer, to
only 7,600 this summer. Join us in the fight to secure full funding for
youth jobs!


*ANTI-FORECLOSURE CANVASSING WITH THE NORTH SIDE BANK TENANTS ASSOCIATION
Saturday, February 25, 10 am -1 pm*
*28 Paris Street, East Boston
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Since 2008, eviction defense has been the thrust of (CL/VU) organizing
strategy to halt housing displacement for working class people both tenants
and homeowners. Through a combination of legal defense, alternate
financing, and public action, they have been successful at keeping dozens
of families in their homes and successfully combating foreclosures by big
banks.

Canvassing is a crucial step in home defense. The goal is to speak to
residents BEFORE the bank attempts to take control of the building – before
they can be intimidated and pressured into leaving – to let them know their
rights and options, and offer support of they want it. It’s a chance to
work directly with tenants and offer support to people who have been
targeted by improper banking practices.   We have a long list and a lot of
houses -- we need all the help we can get!

For details, email Katie or David (katie at occupyboston.org,
davidlamoso16 at gmail.com) PLEASE ALSO LET US KNOW IF YOU NEED A RIDE! We
can't take busloads of people, but we can probably find transport for a
small number who wouldn't otherwise be able to get tehre.


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Due to the present financial situation, the light at the end of the tunnel
will be switched off to save on electrical costs until further notice.
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