Friday, November 15th, 2024

• Hoodies for the Homeless - Saturday, Nov. 16th
• A Diné No Nukes Fundraiser Showing - Sunday, Nov. 24th at 1pm
• PFTH Harm Reduction Workshop - Saturday, Nov. 16th from 3-4pm

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We made a trip to Philadelphia for the Youth First Grassroots Assembly! Check out the photos and stay tuned for a detailed report-back on the strategy sessions, planning, and ideas that were discussed during our upcoming membership meeting!

Super big thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual pumpkin smash!!! This year's may have been our most fun yet! Pumpkin pie eating contest and piñata fun! Thanks to all the support we have the starting material to build this years composters!

Project Feed the Hood is excited to be hosting the Albuquerque Punk Safety Initiative this Saturday Nov 16th from 3pm-4pm for a harm reduction workshop and Narcan training. Join us at PFTH to learn about fentanyl test strips, safe Narcan administration, and an open Q&A for all harm reduction curiosities. Sign up through the link below, limited spaces so share and sign up soon! We can’t wait to see y’all there!

WHAT: PFTH Harm Reduction Workshop
WHERE: 3400 Ross Ave SE 87106
WHEN: This Saturday, November 16th from 3-4PM
RSVP: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/1093296494073/false#/invitation

Follow NM Youth Justice Coalition on Facebook and Instagram at @yjcnewmexico for information and updates!

Watch the launch video on their webpage here https://www.swop.net/youth-justice!

Facebook: NMYouthJustice
Instagram: @yjcnewmexico

Do you or anyone you know have interest in speaking on issues related to censorship of LGBTQ issues in schools? If so, please contact our Gender Justice Organizer, Yahaira via Yahaira@swop.net.

WHAT: Fundraiser showing of "Demon Mineral" for Diné No Nukes 
WHEN: November 24 at 1PM
WHERE: The Guild - 3405 Central Ave

A documenting of the Indigenous struggle for vital living space in the radioactive desert of the American Southwest. Spanning the breadth of the Navajo Nation, in a landscape perforated by abandoned uranium mines, the film unearths the thousand-years-long project of reclaiming sacred homeland.

THIS SHOWING IS A FUNDRAISER FOR DINE NO NUKES PUT ON BY THE SOUTHWEST ORGANIZING PROJECT.  TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR STARTING AT $5.

The film will begin at 1pm, join us early for trailers and conversation. Stay after for the panel with Leona Morgan of Haul No! And Dine No Nukes, Jonathan Juarez from Youth United 4 Climate Crisis Action, and Petuuche Gilbert of Laguna Acoma Coalition for a Safe Environment and Indigenous World Association. 

Join the NM Legislature’s Radioactive and Hazardous Materials Committee Meeting today, November 15th from 8am-6pm to hear a series of important presentations from expert local community organizations on the following:

• The recent federal court ruling LANL’s violation of the National Environmental Policy Act on LANL’s plans to increase plutonium pit production.
• Scientist, Dr. Michael Ketterer, presenting a finding of extreme plutonium contamination “similar to those levels found at Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant” in “Acid Canyon” near LANL
• Improper regulation of LANL’s Radioactive Liquid Waste Treatment Facility (RLWTF) and protecting NM waters.
• And much more including the Caja del Rio EPCU Project, chromium plume cleanup, and uranium reclamation

Give a public comment in protection of our lands, water, soil, air, wildlife, and communities near and afar:

• Support state and federal responsibility for transparent and meaningful government to government Tribal consultation and free, prior, and informed consent
• Oppose LANL’s proposed increased plutonium pit production and facility expansion
• Oppose the LANL’s proposed Electrical Power Capacity Upgrade Project - transmission line through the Caja del Rio
• Support proper regulation of the LANL RLWTF under NM Hazardous Waste law.

To listen to presentations, visit the webcast: https://www.nmlegis.gov/webcast/

Or join in person at the NM State Capitol, Room 317

*Members of the public may make virtual public comments during the public comment period of the meeting by following the instructions under the "Virtual Public Comment" section of the RHMC web page. To be admitted to a Zoom webinar to provide virtual public comment, please clickhere. The Zoom webinar will be active on the day of a committee meeting that has public comment designated on the agenda. Instructions for providing virtual public comment are here. 

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WHAT: Hoodies for the Homeless Mutual Aid Fundraiser Event
WHERE: La Plazita Institute (831 Isleta Blvd SW 87105)
WHEN: Saturday, November 16th

Join this all ages, drug and alcohol-free event to help gather donations for the houseless community. There will be art, music, live performances, free food, activities for kids, and more!

"La Cultura Cura"

Pueblo Action Alliance is hosting a winter coat drive for the entire month of November, donate your good condition/lightly worn winter coats to our drop-off box at El Chante: Casa de Cultura in Albuquerque.
The coats collected in this drive will support PAA’s Mutual Aid Distribution for Unsheltered Relatives.
Business Hours are listed above.

Help Mrs. Ingram’s class at Rudolfo Anaya ES get new STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) supplies to engage her students in a new field of study!

Deadline to donate is Dec. 2nd!

We would like to wish Tina Cordova a huge congratulations on being awarded the 2024 Linda K. Estes Giraffe Award! The Linda K. Estes Giraffe Award is an endowment managed by the Foundation and is awarded to someone who has stood up for their beliefs, despite obstacles in their path, and Tina is absolutely deserving of this accolade!

First We Bombed New Mexico premiered recently in Santa Fe! If you haven't seen it already, please check out the very informative and comprehensive panel discussion from the First We Bombed New Mexico film. Guests include longtime activist Tina Cordova of the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium, renowned filmmaker Lois Lipman.

Visit the official Instagram page here: https://www.instagram.com/firstwebombednmfilm/ and follow the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium  for more ways to stay engaged.

The International District Healthy Communities Coalition hosts a free food hub day every other Friday in collaboration with PFTH! Where they have produce, canned goods, bread, pre-made meals and more! They also offer free food demos/meals, clothes and toys! 

At I.D. Food Hub, we are committed to eradicating hunger and supporting families in need. Our goal is to foster a community where every individual feels valued and cared for. Together, we can make a posits impact and spread joy in those facing challenging times.

Join us in our mission to create a more inclusive and companionate society. Your support, whether through donations, volunteering, or simply spreading the word, can make a significant difference in someone’s life.

WHAT: Free groceries: produce, canned goods, bread, pre-made meals, and more!
WHERE: 1110 Quincy St SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 on the Corner of Kathryn and Truman 
WHEN: Every other Friday

Contact Zia@swop.net for more information.

Please share these resources to the community! Centro Savila offers culturally appropriate and accessible mental health services. Our services are offered in English and Spanish and accessible to community members regardless of their ability to pay.
Please use this phone number 505-312-7296.

More info: http://www.centrosavila.org/

Follow Centro Savila on social media: https://www.instagram.com/centrosavila/

SWOP believes sustainability can only exist with grassroots leaders who will inevitability sustain much more than SWOP. SWOP’s work to sustain itself helps to build the economic power of our members, allies, and partners. Check out our fiscally sponsored groups and support by sharing the great work they are doing and donating via the links on our website or the directory below!

Pueblo Action Alliance
Tribal Entities Connect
Family+Indigenize+Thrive (F.I.T.)
The Transwoman Empowerment Initiative
Youth Agricultural Cooperative
Honor Native Land Tax
The Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium

Visit us online at SWOP.net!