Homeless United for Friendship and Freedom (HUFF)

Homeless United for Friendship and Freedom (HUFF) HUFF is Santa Cruz's oldest and most stubbornly persistent grass roots homeless advocacy group. They are her take and often a useful summary.

We make trouble for the powers that be and fight institutional human rights abuses. The Show descriptions are available at http://huffsantacruz.org/wordpress/ . If you wish to comment on anything there, on the website, or on this page, send an e-mail to [email protected] That's also the surest way to get a response if that's what you want. URSULA'S COMMENTARIES
Ursula the Unrelenting r

egularly posts blow-by-blow summaries of current Bathrobespierre;'s Broadsides shows as they are announced on this page. They are available on this page under my brief preview/announcement of the show. Her descriptions both of current and archived shows will hopefully be soon available on the HUFF website at huffsantacruz.org. While I appreciate the time, energy, and detail put into Ursula’s comments, they have not been carefully reviewed unless noted. However I do not vouch for their complete accuracy. Audios of the shows are posted regularly at http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html Listeners may judge for themselves and come to their own conclusions or contact me with specific questions ([email protected]). –Bathrobespierre Robert

Ursula adds: "These written Recaps are my understanding of what I hear that is happening and not meant in any way to slander the innocent and not so innocent. My opinions may sometimes be harsh, but the actions of those in political power are often much harsher." We demand:
A safe and legal place for all residents of Santa Cruz to sleep. An end to police harassment of homeless people based on status and not conduct. That downtown be a resource for all citizens, not just privileged yuppies and the merchants who serve them. Robert Norse is one of the longest running members,
and one of the founders of HUFF. His radio show "Bathrobespierre's Broadsides" has info on Santa Cruz human rights issues. And he interviews people who are either victims or fighters in the struggle for homeless civil rights. The show netcasts Thursdays at 6pm-8pm and Sundays at 9:30 til 3pm. Go to freakradio.org to listen to the shows. Additionally it is available archived on the HUFF website at http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html
Free Radio Santa Cruz [FRSC] formerly broadcast as a pirate station. They are now in search of a studio and a transmitter site. There is a reward for finding FRSC a rentable station space. Call Robert (831) 423-4833 if you know of a good place to set up in Santa Cruz. You can also e-mail him at [email protected]. Robert's show and HUFF also include ma*****na dispensaries struggles to exist,
and police abuses (both race and class abuse) throughout the nation. Also tenant struggles for affordable housing and mental health issues such as forced drugging and involuntary incarceration. Through all this is a string of related ways to end up homeless...either by police abuse or mental health issues. Or losing the battle in court over housing issues. Losing housing can make you sleep outside or in a vehicle which is considered illegal in many towns like Santa Cruz. The city of Santa Cruz has policies and laws that are very unfair for those with no home. If you don't have the money...get out of our town..we don't want you here....is the tone and message from them. Which infringes on our civil rights as citizens as well as basic human rights. HUFF has a meeting every Thursday at 11 AM-1 PM at Subrosa -703 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz next to the Bike Church. Come and share your experience with these struggles or just join in to help in the fight for our rights as citizens. Robert Norse is often there and he may interview you for his show if you like and you have a story to tell. Go to huffsantacruz.org, our website for more info. For more related homeless organizations go to http://www.huffsantacruz.org/links.html...on our website.

06/05/2026

The 6-4-26 Bathrobespierre's Broadsides show is a Flashback to February 22, 2001 with a colorful melange of Chris Brozda, Scott Graham, Linda Romero, and Pat Kittle+ S.F Civil Rights CCROP activists.
The show will likely begin at 6 p.m. on the net as usual and will be permanently accessed in three sequential sections at https://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html
The content of the show will hopefully be further summarized, described, and posted in more detail within a few days at https://huffsantacruz.org/wordpress/category/huff-communications/
Always up for suggestions and input. Contact me at [email protected] or call 831-423-4833. Or show up at a HUFF meeting 703 Pacific (Sub Rosa Meeting Space) next to the Bike Church 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Thursdays.
Or leave a note with workers at Food Not Bombs [FNB] 12 noon-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at the Town Clock where Street Spirit and Street Sheet newspapers are available.
Likely throughout the week: Yet more Cold Warrior U.S. aggression , U.S. blockade, and harsher Iranian retaliation with the increasingly inevitable famine overseas (and depression at home) coming ever nearer. The weeks ahead promise worldwide economic catastrophe due to the US regime's desire for "victory". Trump is stalemated as more U.S. troops arrive in the Middle East and babble of "negotiations" flatters Dems. At the same time bullying bluster crowdpleases Trumpsters as the U.S. oligarchy staggers towards more war. Meanwhile progressive Santa Cruz sleeps. If you start or hear of any protests rousing their sleepy heads, let me know.
Reported continued lockout of the unhoused community from Coral Street's "Funding Matters" bathrooms, water, trash disposal, phone charging,—now reserved for clients only. Similarly with the London Nelson bathrooms. See also "In Response to "Housing Matters" Service Cut-Off on April 1st" at https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2026/04/06/18885442.php .

06/04/2026

HUFF Meeting Today!
Restore Rights for those outside Talk with HUFF--meets today, Thursday, June 4, 1:30 PM-3:30 PM at the Sub Rosa Cafe 703 Pacific next to the Bike Church.
FREE EVENTS (for demonstrating, leafleting, polling, enjoying)
Thur June 4 5-6 PM Food Not Bombs meets El Rio Mobile Home Park Community Room,
Fri June 5 2PM-? till food gone BoulderCreek 13080 Hwy 9 between Jenna Sue’s Cafe and the taqueria
4-6 PM Free Food Church FELTON 4-6+pm Hallcrest Vineyards, 379 Felton Empire Rd. Felton
6-9:30 PM “Making an Exoneree” Film Series UC S.C.Digital Arts Research Center 453 Kerr Rd., reception 6-7 screenings begin at 7 p.m.
Sat June 6 11 AM – 12:30 PM Anti-war picket and honk-in Ocean and Water St. 703 Pacific
11 AM-noon Live Oak Library Annex Mountain Lions, Bobcats & You 979 17th Ave
11 AM – 4 PM Parade starts at Cathcart & Pacific Street Party Cooper Street, Pacific Ave., Front St., Abbott Square and in the MAH at Cooper Street, Pacific Ave., Front St., Abbott Square and in the MAH
3 PM- 4 PM Branciforte library 230 Gault St. Solarpunk Summer Seedcraft Class/Workshop
4:20 PM Performances, 4:30 PM March Town Clock D**e Trans March
Sat June 6 & SunJune 7 noon-3 PM FNB gathering & meal main Post Office; Street Spirits & Street Sheets; leave off or pick up forms to record shelter and police abuse; Bulletin Board for posting notices;
Sun June 7 10:30-12:30 PM People’s Aid : Solidarity/Services for those outside Green Gate on Golf Club Drive.
2 PM Thomas’s street huddle & other book reading at the dinosaur statue or at Jamba Juice across from the Post Office downtown
Tues June 9 thru Thurs June 11 10 AM until the food’s gone Bread & Roses chowdown Dragons Head bridge across from Trader Joe’s Parking Lot
Wed June 10 3:30 PM Santa Cruz Union of the Homeless Little Red Church Cedar & Lincoln Sts. Fireside Room
Thur June 11 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Homeless United for Friendship & Freedom Sub Rosa Pacific & Spruce 703 Pacific

HUFF WISHLIST, OLDER STORIES, & RESOURCES will be available at today’s meeting on a separate sheet.

05/31/2026

The 5-31-26 Bathrobespierre's Broadsides show features the cutback in survival services, interviews with Snakey and Cooper +Flashback to 2-6-14 in-studio guests Doc Mike & Pat Colby & sips from Soupstock.
The show will be archived & posted on the net at or soon after 9:30 AM today.
The archives will provide permanent access of this show in two sequential sections at https://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html
The content of the show will hopefully be further summarized, described, and posted in more detail within a few days at https://huffsantacruz.org/wordpress/category/huff-communications/
Always up for suggestions and input. Contact me at [email protected] or call 831-423-4833. Or show up at a HUFF meeting 703 Pacific (Sub Rosa Meeting Space) next to the Bike Church 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Thursdays.
Or leave a note with workers at Food Not Bombs [FNB] 12 noon-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at the Town Clock where Street Spirit and Street Sheet newspapers are available.
Weekly predictions: More phony ceasefire as U.S. and Israel ignore the Iranian redlines while rearming. Continued Iranian blockage of the Gulf of Hormuz, intensifying war threats, bullying, and bombing by the U.S. and Israeli government. Unavoidable famine becomes increasingly likely overseas (and scarcity at home) in the weeks ahead due to the US regime's desire to appear "victorious". Escalating Israeli massacres in Gaza and Lebanon as U.S. troops remain in the Middle East--the real news not the Trump or mainstream media pronouncements. Unusually, some antiwar protests mark the weekend in Santa Cruz If you start or hear of one, let me know.
Reported continued lockout of the unhoused community from Coral Street's "Funding Matters" bathrooms, water, trash disposal, phone charging,—now reserved for clients only. Similarly with the London Nelson bathrooms. See also "In Response to "Housing Matters" Service Cut-Off on April 1st" at https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2026/04/06/18885442.php .
Other meetings/events coming up:
FREE EVENTS (for more info go to indybay.org/santacruz; click Calendar)
Sun 5-31 10:30-12:30 PM People’s Aid : Solidarity/Services for those outside Green Gate Golf Club Drive
noon-3 PM Food Not Bombs still relocated to the post office with its Community Bulletin board, no-cost food, and Street Spirit newspapers
Tues 6-2 thru Thurs 6-4 10 AM until the food’s gone Bread & Roses chowdown Dragons Head bridge across from Trader Joe’s Parking Lot
Wed 6-3 3:30 PM Santa Cruz Union of the Homeless Little Red Church Cedar & Lincoln Sts. Fireside Room
Thur 6-4 7 AM Support for the Coral St. encampment in event of another police sweep down at Coral St. and Limekiln. For more info call 831-423-4833
1:30 PM-3:30 PM Homeless United for Friendship & Freedom Sub Rosa Cafe/Courtyard Pacific & Spruce
5-6 PM Food Not Bombs volunteers meet at El Rio Mobile Home Park Community Room,
Fri 6-5 2pm-?till food gone Boulder Creek 13080 Hwy 9 between Jenna Sue’s Cafe and the taqueria
Sat 6-6 11 AM - 12:30 PM Anti-war elders and loyalists gather with signs at Ocean and Water Sts. gathering honks as gas and food prices jump upward
noon- 3 PM another Community meal with Food Not Bombs

05/29/2026

The 5-28-26 Bathrobespierre's Broadsides show is a Flashback to November 15, 2007 with call-in's & debate about the Checkmate spraying of the Light Brown Apple Moth, anti-War activism at the Vets Hall, & anti-Coonerty tabling.
The show will likely begin at 6 p.m. on the net as usual and will be permanently accessed in two sequential sections at https://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html
The content of the show will hopefully be further summarized, described, and posted in more detail within a few days at https://huffsantacruz.org/wordpress/category/huff-communications/
Always up for suggestions and input. Contact me at [email protected] or call 831-423-4833. Or show up at a HUFF meeting 703 Pacific (Sub Rosa Meeting Space) next to the Bike Church 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Thursdays.
Or leave a note with workers at Food Not Bombs [FNB] 12 noon-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at the Town Clock where Street Spirit and Street Sheet newspapers are available.
Likely throughout the week: Yet more of the phony (bombs away!) ceasefire, U.S. blockade, and Iranian retaliation for U.S./Israeli aggression with its defensive patrolling of the Gulf of Hormuz, the Trump regime's intensifying war threats, with folks ignoring the increasingly inevitable unavoidable famine overseas (and depression at home). The weeks ahead promise worldwide economic catastrophe due to the US regime's desire for "victory" with escalating U.S./Israeli attacks on Iran as more U.S. troops arrive in the Middle East and false promises of negotiations as the U.S. oligarchy prepares more war. Meanwhile progressive Santa Cruz sleeps. If you start or hear of any protests rousing their sleepy heads, let me know.
Reported continued lockout of the unhoused community from Coral Street's "Funding Matters" bathrooms, water, trash disposal, phone charging,—now reserved for clients only. Similarly with the London Nelson bathrooms. See also "In Response to "Housing Matters" Service Cut-Off on April 1st" at https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2026/04/06/18885442.php

05/28/2026

HUFF Meeting Today!
HUFF paddles to its weekly worry session at 1:30 PM Thursday May 28th at the Sub Rosa Cafe 703 Pacific Ave. next to the Bike Church

05/24/2026

The 5-24-26 Bathrobespierre's Broadsides show features interviews with Gaia, Wes White, Steve Pleich, Robert Aguirre, & a full Flashback to 6-1-17 remembering the activist life of Bashful Bernard Klitzner, Red Church talk, & Freedom Sleepout 98/99.
The show will be archived & posted on the net at or soon after 9:30 AM today.
The archives will provide permanent access of this show in two sequential sections at https://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html
The content of the show will hopefully be further summarized, described, and posted in more detail within a few days at https://huffsantacruz.org/wordpress/category/huff-communications/
Always up for suggestions and input. Contact me at [email protected] or call 831-423-4833. Or show up at a HUFF meeting 703 Pacific (Sub Rosa Meeting Space) next to the Bike Church 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Thursdays. Or leave a note with workers at Food Not Bombs [FNB] 12 noon-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at the Town Clock where Street Spirit and Street Sheet newspapers are available.
Weekly predictions: A phony ceasefire, U.S. and Iranian blockage of the Gulf of Hormuz, intensifying war threats, bullying, and bombing by the U.S. and Israeli government as unavoidable famine becomes increasingly likely overseas (and scarcity at home) in the weeks ahead due to the US regime's desire to appear "victorious" with continuing Israeli massacres in Gaza and Lebanon as U.S. troops remain in the Middle East. Unusually, some antiwar protests mark the weekend in Santa Cruz If you start or hear of one, let me know.
Reported continued lockout of the unhoused community from Coral Street's "Funding Matters" bathrooms, water, trash disposal, phone charging,—now reserved for clients only. Similarly with the London Nelson bathrooms. See also "In Response to "Housing Matters" Service Cut-Off on April 1st" at https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2026/04/06/18885442.php .
Other meetings/events coming up:
FREE EVENTS (for more info go to indybay.org/santacruz; click Calendar)
Sun 5-24 10:30-12:30 PM People’s Aid : Solidarity/Services for those outside Green Gate Golf Club Drive
noon-3 PM Food Not Bombs still relocated to the post office with its Community Bulletin board, no-cost food, and Street Spirit newspapers
Tues 5-26 thru Thurs 5-28 10 AM until the food’s gone Bread & Roses chowdown Dragons Head bridge across from Trader Joe’s Parking Lot
Wed 5-27 3:30 PM Santa Cruz Union of the Homeless Little Red Church Cedar & Lincoln Sts. Fireside Room
Thur 5-21 7 AM Support for the Coral St. encampment in event of another police sweep down at Coral St. and Limekiln. For more info call 831-423-4833
1:30 PM-3:30 PM Homeless United for Friendship & Freedom Sub Rosa Cafe/Courtyard Pacific & Spruce
5-6 PM Food Not Bombs volunteers meet at El Rio Mobile Home Park Community Room,
Fri 5-29 2pm-?till food gone BoulderCreek 13080 Hwy 9 between Jenna Sue’s Cafe and the taqueria
Sat 5-30 11 AM - 12:30 PM Anti-war elders and loyalists gather with signs at Ocean and Water Sts. gathering honks as gas and food prices jump upward
noon- 3 PM another Community meal with Food Not Bombs

05/22/2026

The 5-21-26 Bathrobespierre's Broadsides show is a flashback to May 28, 2017 featuring the longest ever interview with the unsinkable Sherry Sheree and the Survival Sleepers between Freedom Sleepout 98 and 99.
With power outage problems, we not be posting the show until sometime after 6 p.m. on the web.
The archives is up, providing permanent access of this show in two sequential sections at https://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html
The content of the show will hopefully be further summarized, described, and posted in more detail within a few days at https://huffsantacruz.org/wordpress/category/huff-communications/
Always up for suggestions and input. Contact me at [email protected] or call 831-423-4833.
Or show up at a HUFF meeting 703 Pacific (Sub Rosa Meeting Space) next to the Bike Church 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Thursdays. Or leave a note with workers at Food Not Bombs [FNB] 12 noon-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at the Town Clock where Street Spirit and Street Sheet newspapers are available.
Likely throughout the week: A phony ceasefire, U.S. and Iranian blockage of the Gulf of Hormuz, intensifying war threats, bullying, and bombing by the U.S. and Israeli government as unavoidable famine becomes increasingly likely overseas (and scarcity at home) in the weeks ahead due to the US regime's desire for "victory" with escalating U.S./Israeli attack on Iran as more U.S. troops arrive in the Middle East. Unusually, some antiwar protests mark the weekend in Santa Cruz If you start or hear of one, let me know.
Reported continued lockout of the unhoused community from Coral Street's "Funding Matters" bathrooms, water, trash disposal, phone charging,—now reserved for clients only. Similarly with the London Nelson bathrooms. See also "In Response to "Housing Matters" Service Cut-Off on April 1st" at https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2026/04/06/18885442.php .

05/21/2026

HUFF Meeting Today!
HUFF wonders what's next? meets 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM at Sub Rosa Cafe 703 Pacific next to the Bike Church.

05/17/2026

The 5-17-26 Bathrobespierre's Broadsides show features a lengthy Coral St. sweep report and a full Flashback to 3-19-17 with Carol Denney, Abbi Samuels, Keith McHenry, Wes White, Mike Zint, Brent Adams, & the Freedom Sleepers.
Bathrobespierre's Broadsides show MAY OR MAY NOT be on freakradio.org soon, the internet is has been acting up.
The SERVER IS OUT too! So there is no access to the archives right now. SO THERE WILL BE A DELAY on the archives being available that provide permanent access of this show in two sequential sections at https://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html
The content of the show will hopefully be further summarized, described, and posted in more detail within a few days at https://huffsantacruz.org/wordpress/category/huff-communications/
Always up for suggestions and input. Contact me at [email protected] or call 831-423-4833. Or show up at a HUFF meeting 703 Pacific (Sub Rosa Meeting Space) next to the Bike Church 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Thursdays.
Or leave a note with workers at Food Not Bombs [FNB] 12 noon-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at the Town Clock where Street Spirit and Street Sheet newspapers are available.
Likely throughout the week: A phony ceasefire, U.S. and Iranian blockage of the Gulf of Hormuz, intensifying war threats, bullying, and bombing by the U.S. and Israeli government as unavoidable famine becomes increasingly likely overseas (and scarcity at home) in the weeks ahead due to the US regime's desire for "victory" with escalating U.S./Israeli attack on Iran as more U.S. troops arrive in the Middle East. Unusually, some antiwar protests mark the weekend in Santa Cruz If you start or hear of one, let me know.
Reported continued lockout of the unhoused community from Coral Street's "Funding Matters" bathrooms, water, trash disposal, phone charging,—now reserved for clients only. Similarly with the London Nelson bathrooms. See also "In Response to "Housing Matters" Service Cut-Off on April 1st
" at https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2026/04/06/18885442.php .
Other meetings/events coming up:
FREE EVENTS (for more info go to indybay.org/santacruz; click Calendar)
Sun 5-17 10:30-12:30 PM People’s Aid : Solidarity/Services for those outside Green Gate Golf Club Drive
noon-3 PM FNB Soupstock celebration: Music, Food, and Fun at the Duck Pond in San Lorenzo Park
Tues 5-19 thru Thurs 4-29 10 AM until the food’s gone Bread & Roses chowdown Dragons Head bridge across from Trader Joe’s Parking Lot
Wed 5-20 3:30 PM Santa Cruz Union of the Homeless Little Red Church Cedar & Lincoln Sts. Fireside Room
6-8 PM Homeless advocates Candidate Forum at the Little Red Church
Thur 5-21 7 AM Support for the Coral St. encampment in event of another police sweep down at Coral St. and Limekiln. For more info call 831-423-4833
1:30 PM-3:30 PM Homeless United for Friendship & Freedom Sub Rosa Cafe/Courtyard Pacific & Spruce
5-6 PM Food Not Bombs volunteers meet at El Rio Mobile Home Park Community Room,
Fri May 22 2pm-?till food gone BoulderCreek 13080 Hwy 9 between Jenna Sue’s Cafe and the taqueria

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