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http://www.teachpeace.com/weekofpeacegroupstocontact.htm |
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Please make all contact by
September 8, 2006. We
will review this list during our September 9 Teach Peace meeting. |
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Name of Teach Peace Member contacting this organization or person. |
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Sacramento
Area Peace Action |
Savi
E. |
Contacted |
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Contact the office at 916 448-7157 or
sypeaceact@jps.net |
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California Common Cause 916-443-1792 ext. 11 or jfuller@quiknet.com |
Karen
B. |
Was referred to a peace coalition group that was
already contacted |
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Lambda Center; 916 442-0185 |
Linda C. |
Visited and showed the website. |
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Mexican American Legal Defense and
Education Fund; 916 443-7531 |
Marilee E. |
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National Organization for Women; 916
442-3414 |
Jimmy S. |
Contacted but no feedback on it yet. |
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Sacramento Housing Alliance: 916 442-1198 |
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Sacramento Mutual Housing Association 916
453-8400 ext. 21 |
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www.mutualhousing.com
smha@mutualhousing.com |
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WEAVE - Women Escaping a Violent
Environment; 916 448-2321 |
Victor C. |
To do. |
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LOCAL INDEPENDENT MEDIA |
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Access Sacramento, Cable TV Channel 17. Shows: Soapbox, Mon. 8pm; Media
Edge, Sun. 8pm, 916-456-8600, www.sacramento.org |
Leon
L. |
To do. |
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Linda
C. |
Talked to Jeanie Keltner. Give her info. |
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Because People Matter: Progressive News and Views, BPM, 403 21st St,
Sacramento, CA 95814, 916-444-3203, bpmnews@nicetechnology.com |
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Nancy
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Davis Community Television, Channel 15; 530-757-2419,
www.dctv.davis.ca.us |
Laura
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KDRT 101.5 FM, low power radio in Davis; www.kdrt.org. |
Laura
S. |
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KDVS 90.3 FM,
U.C. Davis, 530-752-0728; PSAs:
530-752-2776, Publicaffairs@kdvs.org; Call in line:
530-752-2777; www.kdvs.org |
Victor
C. |
Victor scheduled radio interview for Dave at 9 am on
9/18/06 |
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KVMR FM 89.5 FM.
530-265-9073 x214; news@kvmr.org www.kvmr.org |
Carrol N. |
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We the Media, www.wethemedia. |
Karen
B. |
Unable to locate. |
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African/Black United
Front for Peace and Social Justice (A/BUFPSJ) |
Karen
B. |
Will try again. |
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The purpose of theA/BUFPSJ coalition is to express indignation and
opposition to the U.S. government's continued war efforts against Iraq,
occupied Palestine, North Korea, Somalia, The Sudan, and whichever
country or region is the flavor for U.S. imperialism next week. A/BUFPSJ
will be organizing a series of political education forums, marches,
rallies, and seminars that will be focused on educating the broader
African (Black) community about the immorality of the U.S. government's
profit motivated war efforts, and the detrimental impact these war
efforts have on African communities throughout the U.S., as well as
Africa, Europe, and the Caribbean. Contacts: Ahjamu Umi,
(916)-205-9280,umifam@attbi.com; Faye Kennedy
(916)
484-5025;
fayek@springmail.com |
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Alliance
for Democracy |
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The Alliance for Democracy (AfD) is a national organization with a
Sacramento Chapter. The mission of the AfD is to end the domination of
our politics, our economies, our environment, and our culture by large
corporations. The AfD seeks to establish true economic and political
democracy and to create a just society with a sustainable, equitable
economy. Local Contacts: Vikki Savee 916-359-5687; Arline or Jim
Prigoff 916-925-8950 |
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American-Arab
Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) |
Carey M. |
Contact info appears to be bad or not checked. |
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The ADC (www.adc.org) is the largest Arab American grassroots
organization in the country. ADC-Sacramento Chapter is part of the
national ADC based in
Washington
DC. ADC
is a civil rights organization committed to defending the rights of
people of Arab descent and promoting their rich cultural heritage. A
non-sectarian & non-partisan group, the ADC is at the forefront in
combating defamation and negative stereotyping of Arab Americans in the
media and elsewhere. Locally the
ADC chapter meets monthly to develop programs, offer
counseling in cases of discrimination and works with local peace and
justice groups. Contact: adc_sac@hotmail.com;
916-484-2860 |
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Campus Peace Action (CSU
Sacramento). |
Linda C. |
Met them at the Women's Suffrage parade and discussed
the Week of Peace. |
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Coalition of students, faculty, and staff from CSUS who are organizing
to oppose Bush's war in Iraq. Contact: Xochitl Lopez
lopezxochitl@hotmail.com |
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Central America Action Committee (CAAC) |
Judith P. |
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A Sacramento-area organization working for social, political, and
economic justice in Central America and in U.S. policies affecting that
region. Regular activities include a bimonthly newsletter and monthly
video nights. Contact: caac2@jps.net; 916-457-5018; P.O. Box 162998,
Sacramento CA 95816. |
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Sacramento
CodePink, Women for Peace (CODEPINK) |
Savi E. |
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CODEPINK
is a women-initiated grassroots peace and social justice movement
working to end the war in Iraq, stop new wars, and redirect our
resources into healthcare, education and other life-affirming
activities. CODEPINK rejects the Bush administration's
fear-based politics that justify violence, and instead calls for
policies based on compassion, kindness and a commitment to international
law. With an emphasis on joy and humor, CODEPINK women and men
seek to activate, amplify and inspire a community of peacemakers through
creative campaigns and a commitment to non-violence. With 250 local
groups around the world, CODEPINK brings together outrageous,
provocative, and creative women unafraid of taking action to create
change. Local contact - |
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Heather at: codepinksacramento@yahoo.com |
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Freedom
Bound Center |
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The Freedom Bound Center is a non profit organization that works with
youth in the Sacramento Valley promoting youth health advocacy, social
justice and cultural activism. Our mission is to promote democratic
participation, empower economically and socially disadvantaged
communities, and improve the health of at-risk communities by providing
theoretical education and hands-on organizing experience to community
activists, especially young people of color. Contact: Carl Pinkston,
Director, 5524 Assembly Court, #19,
Sacramento, CA 95823, (916)
422-6188; freedombound@mindspring.com; www.freedomboundcenter.org |
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Grandmothers for Peace
International |
Leon
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Contacted and Passport purchased. |
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Ultimate goal: a peaceful world for future generations. Men's
Auxiliary. Do not have to be a "biological" grandmother to join, nor a
certain age! All volunteer. Local contact: Lorraine Krofchok, Director
916-685-1130. lorraine@grandmothersforpeace.org. |
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website: www.grandmothersforpeace.org |
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Peace Arts Xchange (PAX) |
Marilyn P. |
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Peace Arts Xchange is a group of artists and supporters who work in
music, visual, poetry, theatre, and dance media. Our meetings are held
in Sacramento, CA. We exchange ideas and engage in specific projects to
further understanding in our communities and the world on issues of
peace and justice. PAX uses artistic expression to challenge
assumptions about the utility of violence, and to provoke questions
about the sources of oppression in the world. Our web address is
www.peacearts.net |
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Physicians for Social
Responsibility |
Jimmy S. |
Contacted and will be presenting at next week's
meeting. |
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Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) is the U.S. affiliate of the
International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW),
winner of the 1985 Nobel Peace Prize. PSR focuses on issues involving
the threat of nuclear weapons and other warfare, violence prevention
(especially gun violence), environmental protection, and universal
health care. |
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Meetings occur monthly and all citizens are invited to join. For more
information regarding PSR or PSR's speakers bureau, contact PSR at
916-202-0567 or e-mail info@sacpsr.org; Dr. Bill Durston,
President at bdurston@sacpsr.org; Dr. Harry Wang, Vice President at
hwang@sacpsr.org; or Tamar Foster, Program Director at
tfoster@sacspr.org. Website is sfbaypsr.org. |
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Ron
Mandella Community
Garden |
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The Ron Mandella Community Garden is Sacramento's oldest (30+ yrs.) and
only organic community garden. The Garden's mission is to educate and
promote the importance of urban gardening as a way to allow individual
and community connection to the Earth while providing the opportunity
for community members to cost-effectively improve their diet with
healthy, home-grown organic food. Our struggle for preservation of an
interactive public greenspace for people of all socioeconomic, ethnic,
and age levels is intricately linked with those of our local and
national and international sisters and brothers who work for peace,
justice and environmental restoration and preservation.
http://www.savethegarden.org/; savethegarden@yahoo.com |
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Sacramento
Activists for Democratic Trade (SacActs) |
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A
local grassroots group that focuses on international trade issues.
SacActs meets on the 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of every month. The group
does presentations on globalization, sweatshops, trade agreements, etc.
for schools, community organizations, as well as organizing protests,
and creating educational materials. For more information check out
www.sacacts.org, call
916-456-9435, or email silr@jps.net . |
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Sacramento
Area Middle East Peace Project (MEPP) |
Carey M. |
No longer in existance. |
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A
coalition of organizations and individuals dedicated to promoting
dialogue, education, and activism against Israel's military occupation
of the internationally recognized Palestinian territories of the West
Bank and Gaza Strip, advocating for a just peace between Israelis and
Palestinians and demanding changes in U.S. policy toward this goal.
Contact: MEPProject@aol.com; Phone: Akef Shihabi 916-961-2004 or David
Mandel 916-446-5066; www.geocities.com/mepproject;
P.O. Box 162463,
Sacramento, CA 95818 |
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Sacramento
Coalition for Sustainable Agriculture |
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The Sacramento Coalition for Sustainable Agriculture is a local, |
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decentralized, grass-roots organization made up of individuals dedicated
to the principles and practice of organic farming, fair global trade,
local action, strengthening networks of local sustainable agriculture
and commerce, and spreading knowledge to our communities about the
importance of sustainable living. |
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Contact: (916) 444-1215; tenpinktoes@earthlink.net |
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Sacramento/Davis Save
the Dream Coalition |
Karen |
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Formed during the fall of 1997 as an outgrowth of the Save the Dream
Campaign coordinated by the Rev. Jesse Jackson and local social justice
organizations. Our mission is to carry on the legacy of Dr. King by
struggling for economic justice, race and gender equality, and global
peace and cooperation. Contact: Paul Burke pwburke@ucdavis.edu |
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Sacramento
Women in Black |
Carey M. |
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Part of an international network of women committed to peace with
justice. We vigil in silence because words cannot express the tragedy
that wars and hatred bring. We wear black as a symbol of mourning for
the violence that is overtaking our world. For more info: Janice
Freeman 916-812-7680 janice@compudigital.com |
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Therapists For Social
Responsibility |
Marilyn P. |
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We
are a group of therapists whose vision is to create connection and
community as we work on local and global social actions. We meet the
first Friday of the month for on-going discussions leading to action on
subjects such as: how therapists can address the effects on families of
current policies such as preventive wars, the Patriot Act, corporate
injustice, cuts in services, and harm to the environment. Contact:
Shauna Smith 916-447-5706 email gushauna@yahoo.com.
www.therapistsforsocialresponsibility.org |
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Veterans For Peace
Chapter 87 |
Carrol N. |
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Veterans for Peace, Inc. (VFP) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational and
humanitarian organization dedicated to the abolishment of war. Our
membership is comprised of veterans from all wars spanning from The
Spanish Civil War to Kosovo. These members are distributed amongst 88
nationwide chapters, and dozens of international affiliations. VFP
Chapter 87 - Sacramento - was founded in August 2002.
www.sacramentovfp.org Contact: Pat Driscoll, President - (916)
456-2441. Mailing address: 1710 Broadway #121, Sacramento, CA. 95818 |
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Women's International
League for Peace and Freedom |
Leon |
Contacted and Passport purchased. |
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Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF)has been
working since 1915 to unite women worldwide who oppose oppression and
exploitation. An international organization with sections in 37
countries, WILPF stands for equality of all people in a world free of
racism, sexism and homophobia, building a constructive peace through
world disarmament, and changing government priorities to meet human
needs. U.S. WILPF envisions a world free of violence, poverty,
pollution, and domination--a genuine new world order of peace and
justice. www.wilpf.org Sacramento Valley Branch: Ellen Schwartz,
tel. 916-369-5510 or schwarte@nicetechnology.com |
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SACRAMENTO
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FOOTHILL REGIONAL PEACE
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Amador Citizens for Peace www.amadorpeace.org |
Jim
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Calaveras Citizens for Peace asw@goldrush.com |
Jim
W. |
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Chico Peace & Justice Center www.chico-peace.org; 530-893-9078 |
Jim
W. |
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Davis Peace Coalition www.davispeace.org |
Mary
Wind |
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El Dorado Peace & Justice Community www.edpjc.org |
Jim
W. |
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Elk Grove Peace and Justice Group loraine@onemain.com |
Jim
W. |
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Fresno Center for Non-Violence www.fresnoalliance.com 559-439-0821 |
Jim
W. |
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Peace Fresno: www.peacefresno.org |
Jim
W. |
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Mariposa Peace Group - margaret@yosemite.net |
Jim
W. |
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Merced County Green Party Group MJMILLS659@aol.com |
Jim
W. |
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Modesto
Peace & Life Center
209-529-5750 |
Jim
W. |
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Nevada County, Peace Center of www.ncpeace.org |
Carrol
N. |
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Placer County Peacemakers scottandellen@onemain.com |
Carrol
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