The Chico Peace and Justice Center has served as a hub for inspiring, organizing and mobilizing our community for 36 years and we hope to continue that work for many more years. However, at this time, we are in financial crisis. For several years the reserve funds of the organization have been dwindling and there … Continue reading Statement of Financial Crisis
Keep the memory of Dan Everhart alive!
Help keep Dan's memory alive by donating funds to plant a tree and place a plaque in his favorite park. https://www.gofundme.com/f/dan-everhart-memorial Dan Everhart, a rebel with an indomitable will, died in his home last December. We are installing a memorial to honor his legacy as an agent of social change in our community and to keep … Continue reading Keep the memory of Dan Everhart alive!
Event- Chico Joins Global Climate Strike Rally
Chico Joins Global Climate Strike Rally Fri 9-20-19 11am-1pm All intersectional groups are welcome to co-host, just contact us at 350buttecounty@gmail.com. All suggestions to create the most equitable event we can are most welcome. Come to the planning meeting Sunday Sept 1 at Gateway Science Museum 3:30-5pmWe are Indigenous led as the first people are … Continue reading Event- Chico Joins Global Climate Strike Rally
Event- 3rd Annual Chico Indian Market
Mark your calendars!Attend the 3rd Annual Chico Indian Market hosted by the Mechoopda Tribe, Sat, Nov 30th, 10 am-4 pm, Chico Women's Club. Questions or vendor application email Alaina at akent@mechoopda-nsn.gov
Discussing Healthcare- The California Careforce
In this episode of The Big Idea Nicolas talks healthcare with The California Careforce's Michael Branton and Butte Healthcare Coalition's Forest and Bruce.
Event- Court Support #Justice4Desmond
Tuesday, July 30th at 1:00pm - Courtroom 6 501 I St. Sacramento Federal Court House Show up if you can to support the Phillips family for the first court date in the civil case against the City of Chico and Chico PD for the wrongful death of Desmond Phillips. Wear your Justice for Desmond shirt, … Continue reading Event- Court Support #Justice4Desmond
Event- Hiroshima and Nagasaki Remembrance
During the final stage of World War II, the United States detonated two nuclear weapons over the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on August 6 and 9, 1945, respectively. The United States dropped the bombs after obtaining the consent of the United Kingdom, as required by the Quebec Agreement.The two bombings killed at least … Continue reading Event- Hiroshima and Nagasaki Remembrance
Event- Rally outside the PG&E Rate Hike Forum
On November 8, 2018, PG&E left thousands of Butte County residents sifting through the ashes of their lives. • PG&E, with help from the CPUC, routinely profit off the death and destruction for which they are responsible. • PG&E gave itself bonuses while denying payments to Butte County fire victims. • PG&E uses its disgustingly … Continue reading Event- Rally outside the PG&E Rate Hike Forum
Census 2020 will move forward with no citizenship question
Community members have shared their fears of participation in a census with a citizenship question, the inclusion of which was intended to terrorize, undercount, underrepresent and underfunded Latinx and other immigrant communities and people of color. The 2020 census will be printed without the citizenship question, because it will ensure all that Californians feel safer … Continue reading Census 2020 will move forward with no citizenship question
Democratic Socialists of America- Discussing Eviction
On this edition of The Big Idea Nicolas and Blake talk with Chico Democratic Socialists of America Chapter Treasurer Nathaniel Perry about the good cause eviction discussion that was held at the July 2nd Chico City Council Meeting.