New Summer Leadership Activist Program for Students The Chico Peace and Justice Center's Leadership Activist Program (LAP) will take place this summer within the cities of Chico and Oroville, California. The program will span six days and include 25+ hours of youth-focused social justice and nonviolent communication education, designed to develop future activist leaders. LAP will train high school to recognize and address inequities within their community using social justice knowledge and nonviolent communication skills. Program participants will assist with carrying out institutional changes to develop more fair policies within their local schools and government. Venues and curriculum will be overseen by representatives of CPJC, local activist groups, local schools, and other local nonprofit organizations as well. Participants will receive certificates upon successful completion. Interested high school students must complete and submit the program's online application below by Friday, June 18, 2018.
Documenting Hate Information Session
Wednesday, November 1 at 5:30 - 7 PM Chico Peace & Justice Center Hosted by SURJ Butte County and CPJC You may have heard about the tool by ProPublica and the Southern Poverty Law Center "Documenting Hate" as a way to anonymously document hate related crimes across the nation. The Chico Sol has become an … Continue reading Documenting Hate Information Session
Free Single-Payer Healthcare Film
Film Showing Fix It: Healthcare at the Tipping Point Saturday, October 14, 6:30 PM Dorothy Johnson Center, 775 E. 16th Street The Love Chapmantown Community Coalition, the Butte County Health Care Coalition and the Chico Peace & Justice Center will show FixIt, a film exploring single-payer health care, followed by a panel with Norma Wilcox, … Continue reading Free Single-Payer Healthcare Film
Legislative Process Training and Public Speaking on Health Care
Sponsored by Butte County Health Care Coalition & Chico Peace Place: Valley Oaks Village Common House: 1950 Wild Oak Lane Chico, CA 95928 Time: 10:00am-4:00pm Fee: Lunch Fee Only Lunch: Provided with gluten-free and vegetarian options $10.00 donation accepted (no one will be turned away due to lack of funds) Parking: in uncovered parking spot … Continue reading Legislative Process Training and Public Speaking on Health Care
Office Closed 10/4 for Annual Dinner
In preparation for our 37th Annual Dinner, the office will be closed on Wednesday, October 4th.