[act-ma] [UJP Activist] UJP Fundraiser to support the Encuentro 5 accessibility project
United for Justice with Peace
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Wed May 16 06:46:15 PDT 2012
UJP Activist: UJP Fundraiser to support the Encuentro 5 accessibility project
UJP FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT THE ENCUENTRO 5 ACCESSIBILITY PROJECT
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When: Friday, June 8, 2012, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Where: private home • Newton
UJP House Party Fundraiser
to support the Encuentro5 accessibility project
Admission: $15 and a dish for potluck dinner; entertainment will be provided by
E5
Goal: 40 people contributing $15, 30 people at the event, with fundraising
pitch raise $1000 for E5
Reason: The disability rights movement started in the 1960s; on a federal
level, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 provided comprehensive civil
rights protections. This recognized the necessity of guaranteeing full
enjoyment of human rights and equality for the disabled. In Massachusetts, new
public and private business construction generally must be accessible to those
in wheelchairs.
The progressive and left movements, while agreeing in principle, often have
lower cost venues in older buildings that are a challenge to accessibility.
Encuentro 5, a principal events site for the Boston movement, is not wheelchair
accessible; however, recognizing the importance of including all our sisters and
brothers, E5 has established a committee to raise funds to construct an
accessible entranceway and bathroom.
Occupy Boston has several offices at E5 and also recognizes the principle of
accessibility. Many UJP and peace movement events are held at E5.
Consequently, UJP is joining the campaign to raise funds for the E5
accessibility project which will not only create access but serve as an
inspiring example of progressive organizations working together to achieve a
greater good.
To RSVP or get more information: call 617 383-4857 or
email info at justicewithpeace.org [1]
[2]
United for Justice with Peace [3] is a coalition of peace and justice
organizations and community peace groups in the Greater Boston region. The UJP
Coalition, formed after September 11th, seeks global peace through social and
economic justice.
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Help us continue to do this critical work! Make a donation to UJP today. [5]
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617-383-4857
www.justicewithpeace.org [7]
Upcoming Events:
Brown Bag Lunch Vigil: Bring the Troops Home; No New Bomb Plants [8]
Wed May 16
12:00pm
Downstairs from Sen. John Kerry's office
Boston
Counter-Summit for Peace & Economic Justice [9]
Fri May 18
9:00am
People's Church
Chicago, IL
Protest against NATO & the G8 [10]
Sun May 20
12:00pm
Petrillo Bandshell
Chicago
Memorial Day for Peace [11]
Mon May 28
1:00pm
Christopher Columbus Park
Boston
Music for Peace: All Beethoven Concert [12]
Sat Jun 2
7:30pm
Harvard-Epworth United Methodist Church
Cambridge
Dorchester Day Parade [13]
Sun Jun 3
12:00pm
Lower Mills
Dorchester
Fundraiser to Support the Encuentro 5 Accessibility Project [14]
Fri Jun 8
7:00pm
private home
Newton
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