Presque Isle Rise Up

05/28/2026

Every person deserves access to legal representation and dignity.

The Erie Legal Retainer Fund helps detained immigrants in Northwestern Pennsylvania access legal consultations, legal representation, and critical support during detention. Your donation can make a direct difference for families in our community.

Funds help cover:
• Legal consultations
• Attorney retainers
• Habeas corpus petitions
• Other efforts to protect individual rights

Please consider donating and sharing this post with others. Together, we can support our neighbors when they need it most.
Scan the QR code below to donate.

05/25/2026

5 ACTIONS for the week of 5/25
for Erie County, PA (and beyond)
***Please Share***

1) HONOR:
- 5/25 - Community Memorial Day Ceremony (info from Erie County Veterans Memorial Park)

2) ATTEND:
- 5/26 - Millcreek Board of Supervisors Meeting to oppose Flock Cameras (meeting info available from Millcreek Township)
- 5/27 - Whistle Kit Assembly Night (info from Purrista Cat Café)
- 5/28 - Virtual Environmental Lobby and the Great Ohio Climate March (info from Benedictines for Peace)
- 5/31 - A Political Evensong (info from Erie Spiritual Coalition)

3) WATCH & LEARN:
- Info Session: 1st Amendment Rights (Link to YouTube recording emailed from French Creek Indivisible - remember to join their mailing list)
https://youtu.be/KIsR8fUxKC4

4) SIGN:
- Sign the petition to request to rescind the vote transferring ECRSSA to Erie County Probation
https://www.change.org/p/request-to-rescind-the-vote-transferring-ecrssa-to-erie-county-probation

5) FOLLOW & STAY INFORMED:
- Northwestern PA Rapid Response Network
FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585131068093
IG:

05/18/2026

5 ACTIONS for the week of 5/18
for Erie County, PA (and beyond)
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1) VOTE
5/19 PA Primary Elections - polls are open 7am-8pm
- Voting issues? Call 1-866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683)
Mail-in/Absentee Ballots must be RECEIVED by 8pm on 5/19
- Make sure you are reading the instructions on your mail-in/absentee ballot to ensure you are signing and dating correctly.
- You can drop off your mail-in ballot directly at the Erie County Courthouse Dropbox.
- Track your ballot here: https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/pages/ballottracking.aspx

2) ATTEND:
5/20 Info Session: 1st Amendment Rights (info from French Creek Indivisible)

3) DONATE:
- Erie Immigrant Response Fund: https://onrealm.org/cathedralofstpaulerie/-/form/give/IRF
- Erie Legal Retainer Fund: https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/erielegalretainerfund
- Whistle Kit and Care Kit donations being accepted at Purrista Cat Cafe in preparation for Whistle Kit and Care Kit Assembly Nights (info from Purrista Cat Cafe)

4) READ:
Portside Erie: Millcreek Township Violates Sunshine Act
https://portsideerie.substack.com/p/millcreek-township-violates-the-sunshine

5) CALL:
Call your representatives and demand they take action to protect our voting rights and fair representation and stop the Supreme Court from chipping away our constitutional protections.
Scripts available at 5calls.org 5 Calls

05/18/2026

05/17/2026

Today is May 17. It marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia. And we still have plenty of work to do. But today is really about standing together.

As we get ready for NWPA Pride 2026, let's keep our focus on this year's theme: Make Waves. We need to show up and keep celebrating the q***r community. Be proud. Be loud. Make your voice heard. 🌊🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

05/12/2026

5 ACTIONS for the week of 5/11
for Erie County, PA (and beyond)
***Please Share***

1) ATTEND:
- May 12th (AM) - Millcreek Twp. Board of Supervisors Mtg - speak out against Flock Cameras
- May 13th - Erie Singing Resistance Meet-up (info from Presque Isle Rise Up)
- May 14th - Voices of History (info from Erie’s Black Wall Street)
- May 17th - Intersectionality Town Hall (info from Diverse Erie - please register)

2) DONATE:
- Erie Immigrant Response Fund: https://onrealm.org/cathedralofstpaulerie/-/form/give/IRF
- Erie Legal Retainer Fund: https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/erielegalretainerfund
- Whistle Kit and Care Kit donations being accepted at Purrista Cat Cafe in preparation for Whistle Kit and Care Kit Assembly Nights (info from Purrista Cat Cafe)

3) VOTE & CHECK (AND CHECK AGAIN!)
- View official sample ballots here: https://www.eriecountycouncilpa.gov/elections-voting
- Check your voter registration status, then check it again!
https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/pages/voterregistrationstatus.aspx
- Election Day is Tuesday, May 19th
Mail-in / Absentee Ballots:
- Make sure you are reading the instructions on your mail-in/absentee ballot to ensure you are signing and dating correctly.
- You can drop off your mail-in ballot directly at the Erie County Courthouse Dropbox
- Track your ballot here: https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/pages/ballottracking.aspx

4) GET INFORMED & INSPIRED
Register for ACLU’s virtual “Due Process Day” 5/14
ACLU of Pennsylvania is hosting the Due Something: Inspire Justice art showcase
https://streamyard.com/watch/cr4vHRNBqjbX

5) READ & LEARN
What’s Happening with the Arts in Pennsylvania - from Portside Erie Substack
https://portsideerie.substack.com/p/whats-happening-with-the-arts-in

05/05/2026

05/05/2026

5 ACTIONS for the week of 5/4
for Erie County, PA (and beyond)
***Please Share***

1) ATTEND, SUPPORT & BE INFORMED:
- 5/5 at 6pm - Erie County Council Regular Meeting, Erie County Courthouse
- 5/8: You Are Not Alone: A community gathering to pray for immigrants, migrants, and refugees (info from Benedictines for Peace)

2) BOYCOTT
- May Corporate Blackout List: Amazon, Target, Walmart, Starbucks, Home Depot, Lowes, CVS, Walgreens, Bayer, Comcast, AT&T (more info from ThePeoplesUnionUSA)

3) CALL
- Pick an issue (or multiple!) to call your representatives about using the 5 calls app or the Congressional switchboard (202-224-3121):
- No War With Iran, Oppose the ICE and CBP Budget Reconciliation Funding Bill, Reform FISA Section 702 to Stop Government Surveillance, Oppose Harmful Provisions in the Farm Bill (more info and scripts at https://5calls.org/ )

4) VOTE, THEN CHECK YOUR VOTE!
- Make sure you are reading the instructions on your mail-in/absentee ballot to ensure you are signing and dating correctly.
Track your ballot here: https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/pages/ballottracking.aspx
- On-Demand Mail Ballot Voting for the 5/19 General Primary continues at the Erie County Courthouse. Last day to apply for a mail-in ballot is 5/12.
- View official sample ballots here: https://www.eriecountycouncilpa.gov/elections-voting

5) READ:
- Learn about the May Day Cooperative Workshop from 5/1 - and Research Team Speaker Series - from Portside Erie Substack
https://portsideerie.substack.com/p/may-day-worker-cooperative-workshop