Rogue Climate is working together for climate justice in Southern Oregon and the South Coast. Their work includes Fire Recovery, Energy Justice, opposition to the Jordan Cove LNG pipeline, and Covid 19 support. For more information and to get involved in their mission, please see their website.
What is Native Woman Share? Originally named Womanshare, what began as a radical project to hold safe haven for lesbian women in the woods during the 1970’s until today has lovingly been acquired and evolved into a matriarchal space that now invites the original stewards, Native and Queer BIPOC women and Two-Spirit people, as they thrive and … Continue reading January Third Sunday Recipient: Native Woman Share
The Social Justice in Action team wants to foster more participation in the selection of our Third Sunday recipients. For this entire year, we will accept your nominations for recipients. It is easy to nominate your favorite charity. First, they must be local (our valley), they must have people as their focus and must be … Continue reading New Social Justice & Action Committee Third Sunday program
I want to share how good providing food at the Ashland Community Shelter made me feel today. I just signed on to Meal Train to let them know I’d provide food for a day this week, found three people (Roger Best, Bill Montfort and Zoe Laidlaw) to help, and devised a menu that we could … Continue reading Volunteer Opportunity at the Ashland Community Shelter
You’re Invited to UUSC’s virtual Human Rights Leadership Celebration Thu, Dec 9, at 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT The evening will feature a keynote presentation from Isabel Wilkerson, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Humanities Medal, and author of the critically acclaimed, New York Times bestsellers The Warmth of Other Suns and Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. … Continue reading You’re Invited to UUSC’s virtual Human Rights Leadership Celebration – Thu, Dec 9, at 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Right now, abortion is effectively illegal in the state of Texas as SB 8 remains in effect. Millions of people cannot access critical, often life-saving reproductive health care. Medical providers are living in fear of being sued for treating their patients. And private citizens have been deputized as vigilantes, receiving bounties for bringing lawsuits against anyone … Continue reading Side with Love: We’re saying ‘No’ to limits on reproductive rights.
Learn about health coverage options in Oregon here, including: Find free local help from an expert Get information about the Oregon Health Plan Already covered? See what you need to know.
If you are experiencing food insecurity, there is a network of food pantries across Jackson County with shelf stable and fresh food. Visit Access’ page to locate a food pantry near you. Before visiting one of these pantries, call Access to verify the hours of operation: (541) 779-6691 For more information about food assistance programs in … Continue reading Food resources
After December 1st, the Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program will be paused. If you’re in need of assistance paying your rent, you have until 11:59pm on December 1st to apply for the Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Find more information about eligibility here.
Press release from Lift Every Voice Oregon: The Oregon Supreme Court approved the Ballot Titles for both of its initiatives (IP17 and IP18) for the 2022 ballot to reduce gun violence and promote safety throughout Oregon. The violence in Oregon and nationally is at a staggering level with 2021 surpassing 2020, with people of all ages and localities … Continue reading Oregon Supreme Court approves ballot titles for gun safety initiatives
