Occupy Springfield, MA

05/09/2017

Sanctuary in Streets has begun accompanying a Western Massachusetts family caught in the immigration system. The father was detained 10 days ago for lack of immigration documents, and his wife and children are hoping he will be released soon on bond. He is the provider for the family. The family is in need of support, in the form of groceries, diapers, and baby wipes right now.

Specifically:
diapers size 4, baby wipes.

corn flour (Maseca), corn tortillas, black beans, rice, eggs, chicken, beef, vegetables like onion, garlic, tomatoes, cilantro, carrot, squash, lime.

Drop off point: Pioneer Valley Workers Center, 200 Hampton Ave, Northampton

In Springfield Arise for Social Justice 9-4pm M-F

05/28/2016

Springfield residents came out to protest the proposed biomass power plant that developers hope to establish in East Springfield.

05/23/2016

Please join ARISE—everyone from all walks of life—and celebrate freedom! We are planning an entirely FREE programming of food, entertainment and activities for the entire family for our 5th annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 19th, 2016. We are providing tabling opportunities for non-profits an...

05/02/2016

Sign this petition to show the judge your support for Ayyub and his good character. Ayyub Abdul-Alim will have a Sentence Appeal hearing on May 9th, 2016, at 9:00AM, in the Suffolk County Superior Court (Boston, MA)! This is *immense,* as he could have his sentence reduced, which means that his free…

04/19/2016

Valley Gives Day is in two weeks! Support local grassroots efforts! Out Now Gardening the Community Springfield No One Leaves Western Mass Recovery Learning Community Western Massachusetts Neighbor to Neighbor Voices from Inside Keep Springfield Beautiful Climate Action Now MA Western Mass. Jobs with Justice Pioneer Valley Project Co-op Power M.O.C.H.A. Springfield

03/15/2016

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Plastic bags are convenient and cheap. However, the environmental expense of plastic bags far exceeds the cost retailers are currently paying to provide them. There is no need for this. Simple alternatives such as reusable shopping bags and biodegradable single-use shopping bags are available and al…