Did you miss out on the bus to DC? Do you want to participate but just cannot afford a day away? Participating in a Sister March just might be the thing for you. Sister Marches are solidarity events inspired by the Women’s March on Washington, and organized by volunteers around the world. If you can’t make it to Washington, D.C. on January 21, join or host … Continue reading
How We Shall Resist – Monday, January 16 (If you wish to volunteer to help on the day, please email office@afscwm.org or call 413-584-8975!) On MLK Day this year – Monday, January 16 – the American Friends Service Committee will hold our 33rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration with events to last through the entire day. The theme of this year’s program will … Continue reading
Saturday, January 21, 2017 10:00 am Washington, DC This is an INCLUSIVE march, and EVERYONE who supports women’s rights are welcome. In the spirit of democracy and honoring the champions of human rights, dignity, and justice who have come before us, we join in diversity to show our presence in numbers too great to ignore. The Women’s March on Washington will send … Continue reading
Thursday, December 22 from 7-9pm Munson Library 1046 S East Street Amherst, MA “There is no question that the future will be challenging for all of us ahead, but there are imminent risks facing our immigrant community members once Donald Trump takes office. Come hear from Lauren Burke, Amherst-native immigration attorney, co-founder of Atlas:DIY, and Forbes 30 under 30 attorney, as well as local immigrant families … Continue reading
Holyoke public schools have closed due to weather conditions. Our offices are tied to those closings and will therefore be closed today too. … Continue reading