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PROP 8 - SAME SEX MARRIAGE, EQUAL RIGHTS - WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?
Dearest Beloved Ones, November 19, 2008
In the past couple of weeks, since California Prop 8 passed removing the Civil Rights of Same Sex Marriage; as a Queer Activist, I've been asked: What can we do now? Where do we go from here? How can I do something that might help? Some of us are feeling sad, angry, disenfranchised, second-class Americans, helpless and hopeless…
In these same few weeks I've received a number of e-mails, petitions, web contact groups, action suggestions and event information. I have compiled some of this information for those who need to take action and get more involved. This list is INCLUSIVE with many paths and directions to choose from. In San Diego, we created in SEVEN DAYS, a 20,000 Person March and Rally for Marriage Equality, led by 23-year-old Sara Beth Brooks. Miracles happen and we can create them!
MARRIAGE EQUALITY WEB SITES/E-GROUPS:
San Diego March & Rally Yahoo E- group, that happened on Saturday November 15th, 2008.
SAN DIEGO EQUALITY NOW.
JOIN THE IMPACT. They are endorsing an event called "Day Without A Gay", which you can read more about on their website. Join the Impact is asking you to share your stories, pictures, and videos from the November 15th rallies.
EQUALITY CALIFORNIA is dedicated to achieving equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Californians.
EQUALITY ACTION NOW - is a Northern California grassroots civil rights organization. We provide a virtual meeting place for like-minded activists to organize, collect and share region-specific updates, and plan positive, peaceful events that further the cause of civil rights for all people.
This is an LGBTQI and Allies group that recently formed preparing for the March on Washington DC in 2009. This is a place to share information, actions, events and ideas concerning a national march on Washington, DC in 2009. We are open to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities (and their friends) and invite you to share your events, news and comments.
White Knot This is an attempt to get the white knot (WHY NOT - SAME SEX MARRIAGE?) (See web site and photo) to symbolize marriage equality, like the red ribbon symbolizes AIDS awareness, the pink ribbon symbolizes breast cancer awareness etc. The argument is that it's not always appropriate to wander about carrying a sign and chanting. :)
Revoke 8 Same sex couple is walking from Pasadena to SF to protest California Prop 8. They could use some encouragement along the way. Hopefully they will get some positive publicity.
NATIONAL GAY AND LESBIAN TASK FORCE
ORGANIZATIONS:
SDDC - SAN DIEGO DEMOCRATIC CLUB - has a fantastic listing of LGBT Political organizations, community groups and links to Federal, State and local Government officials.
THE LGBT CENTER (San Diego) - located at: 3909 Centre Street San Diego, CA 92103 Mailing address: P.O. Box 3357 San Diego, CA 92163 Phone: (619) 692-2077 Fax:(619) 260-3092
GAY AND LESBIAN VICTORY FUND: Working to elect open gay men and lesbians to public office.
LGBT STUDENT UNION OF SDSU: http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/~lgbtsu/
PFLAG - PARENTS AND FRIENDS OF LESBIANS AND GAYS/SAN DIEGO
ACLU - AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION
PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY - A broadly based and not necessarily gay national organization, which monitors the activities of the radical religious right. Prepares wonderfully informative reports on what the "fundies" are up to.
GLAAD - GAY AND LESBIAN ALLIANCE AGAINST DEFAMATION: A national organization that promotes fair, accurate and inclusive representation as a means of challenging discrimination based on sexual orientation or identity.
CIVIL RIGHTS EVENTS:
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2008 - Dr. Phil Show topic is on Proposition 8: The Debate on Same Sex Marriage. (Please tape the show, if you can so we can use it and evaluate it, I don't have the technology… Thanks! WSUEB@AOL.COM ) Please call, e-mail write the Dr. Phil show thanking him for addressing the issue and also express your opinion of the show. Adrian - Dr Phil Show Audience Coordinator (323) 956-4619 Adrian.Alvarez@cbsparamount.com
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2008 @ 2:00PM - ONE MILLION MARCH ON SACRAMENTO. The Sacramento event is a rally not a march. They want to have at least 30,000 people in attendance. San Diego contact: Lisa Kove - SDDC Volunteer Coordinator: eyescu_92116@yahoo.com California OUTREACH
CANDLELIGHT MARCH FOR EQUALITY IN OCEANSIDE. This is a candlelight vigil for marriage equality happening @ 5:30PM. This event will be held in Oceanside, in North County. For more information: Flier PROP 8
PROTEST/BOYCOTT RALLY - 5:00-7:00pm Manchester Grand Hyatt - 1 Market Place, San Diego. Doug Manchester is one of the leading funders ($125,000) of Proposition 8, a California ballot initiative that discriminates against LGBT couples. Contact: pdegange@unitehere.org - On FACEBOOK -- Sleep with the Right People
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2ND, 2008 - MEETING AT THE LGBT CENTER in San Diego. Come and discuss the viability of a LGBT rights coalition in San Diego, HRC, the NO on 8 Campaign, the Center's Advocacy Group, the North County LGBT Coalition, and S. D. Equality Now are all invited. Please pass this message on to any other groups or individuals that you think would be interested in networking.
WEDENSDAY, DECEMBER 10TH, 2008 - A DAY WITHOUT A GAY PROTEST. On December 10, 2008 the gay community will take a historic stance against hatred by donating love to a variety of different causes.__On December 10, you are encouraged not to call in sick to work. You are encouraged to call in "gay"--and donate your time to service! WWW.info@daywithoutagay.org
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10TH, 2009 - PROTEST AGAINST DOMA: DEFENSE OF MARRIAGE ACT. Join the Impact has asked us all to prepare to protest against the Defense of Marriage Act, which is a federal law that a) says that states don't have to recognize same-sex unions from other states, and b) the federal government will not recognize those marriages, even if the state does. With DOMA in place, we cannot have marriage equality! Please clear your calendar for January 10, circle the date, and get your marching shoes on!
PETITIONS:
EQUALITY CALIFORNIA PETITION TO REPEAL PROP 8:
Please sign this petition to repeal California prop 8!
Have you seen Keith Olbermann's "Special Comment" about Prop 8? Keith eloquently expresses why the passage of Prop 8 is so tragic, and he addresses supporters of the proposition directly. Here is a link to watch a YouTube video of Keith's comments. Please check it out and then join me and over 100,000 other people in signing a pledge from the Courage Campaign and CREDO Mobile to repeal Prop 8 and restore marriage equality to California: Courage to Repeal
CONTACT JERRY BROWN: http://ag.ca.gov/contact/complaint_form.php?cmplt=PL Attorney General Brown, I Request your support of the lawsuits against Prop 8 and recommend that the California Supreme Court hear and review the current filed lawsuits against Prop 8, please allow us the opportunity for equal protection under the law.
PROJECT POSTCARDS: Give Thanks to Obama for his promises--send him a postcard before Thanksgiving! For more info: http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/Project+Postcard?mail=1140
Petition to the OBAMA ADMINISTRATION: http://www.h4pj.org/issues/endspecialrights.php Support Full Civil Unions and Federal Rights for LGBT Couples: Barack Obama supports full civil unions that give same-sex couples legal rights and privileges equal to those of married couples.
www.nomilkforcinemark.com - The CEO of Cinemark, Alan Stock, donated $9999 to the Yes on 8 Campaign, but will now profit from showing MILK in his theaters. This is the movie about the life of Harvey Milk.
PLEASE BOYCOTT ROBERT HOEHN, Carlsbad, CA Hoehn Motors-5475 Car Country Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008 o Tel: 760.438.4454 o Web: www.hoehnmotors.com $25,000 donated to the yes on prop. 8 campaign. Robert Hoehn, President of Hoehn Motors in Carlsbad, CA gave: $25,000 on 2/8/08. Hoehn Motors has 6 large car dealerships located along the 5 freeway in Northern San Diego County: Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Audi, Infiniti, Acura and Honda. Mr. Hoehn was one of the earlier backers of yes on Proposition 8, and has had a demonstration in front of his dealerships that was organized by the North County LGBT Coalition. www.northcountylgbtcoalitionforce.org
WHAT CAN I DO AS AN INDIVIDUAL?
* Write your government officials and ask them to take a stand against California Prop 8 and publicly 'come out' in favor of Same Sex Civil Marriages.
DIANE FEINSTEIN (US SENATOR FROM CA): http://feinstein.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=ContactUS.EmailMe BARBARA BOXER (US SENATOR FROM CA): http://boxer.senate.gov/contact/email/policy.cfm ARNOLD S (CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR): http://gov.ca.gov/interact#email BARACK OBAMA (US SENATOR FROM ILLINOIS): http://obama.senate.gov/contact/ BARACK OBAMA (US PRESIDENT-ELECT): http://answercenter.barackobama.com/cgi-bin/barackobama.cfg/php/enduser/ask.php CALIFORNIA STATE REPRESENTATIVES (SENATORS & ASSEMBLY): http://192.234.213.69/amapsearch/framepage.asp (Type in your full address to get your State Senator and your State Assembly Rep.)
* Contact the California Supreme Court Judges who will be hearing the case concerning the legality of Prop 8. Let them know we do not support Prop 8 and why; because it was brought to the ballot illegally, the Yes on 8 lied in their campaign to convince voters to vote yes, raised monies through their churches to support prop 8, bullied No on 8 financial contributors to donate an equal amount or they would launch boycotts ETC. Backers of the California prop 8 measure banning gay marriage have said they will target justices who vote to overturn it. We need to let these judges know we support them and the decision to repeal California Prop 8.
* Contact your personal Religious groups and Faith Based Organizations, ask the leaders and congregations to be proactive and publicly express their support of Same Sex Marriages.
* Talk to friends and family about why you support Same Sex Civil Marriages and why prop. 8 is illegal and constitutionally discriminatory. Ask them to talk to their friends.
* Donate to the ACLU, which is fighting the legality of Prop. 8 in the California courts.
* Donate to the organizations of your choice that are fighting for LGBT Equal Rights. Some of these organizations are listed above.
November 19, 2008 - San Diego joins in to stop Prop. 8 San Diego has signed on for the legal challenge against Proposition 8, which passed this month, ending marriage rights for same-sex couples. There was no formal city vote to join the lawsuit that originated in the city of San Francisco, but there are letters from Mayor Jerry Sanders, Councilwoman Toni Atkins and City Attorney Michael Aguirre stating the city's position. The state Supreme Court decided Wednesday to hear a trio of challenges, including San Francisco's, which is a case supported by a growing number of cities and counties. Aguirre said the council wasn't required to take additional action since it had already approved sending a friend-of-court brief to the Supreme Court before it ruled in May that same-sex marriages must be allowed in California. The council opposed Proposition 8, as well. Proposition 8 was approved by a majority of the state's voters Nov. 4. It rewrote the state constitution to define marriage as between a man and a woman. Atkins, who married her longtime partner Jennifer LeSar earlier this year, said Wednesday, "It's taking away rights, and this is unprecedented in California, that rights be removed from a group of people where they had been given." Explaining the city's ability to join the case without formal council action, Aguirre said, "We could have a vote, but it appeared to us that it was basically the same issue. The council had taken a position on it, and it appeared to us that we had authority based on the prior vote." Aguirre said he sent San Diego's letter to the San Francisco City Attorney's Office Wednesday, knowing San Diego's request to be added as a petitioner would be honored. He said he did not know the court had decided to hear arguments in the case when he signed the letter.
If you're of a mind to, a nice phone call or email to our current City Attorney, Mike Aguirre, might be in order. While you're at it, a similar outreach to Mayor Sanders as well. Both, as you saw earlier, made the request that the city sign on to the suit. Mike Aguirre, City Attorney: email: cityattorney@sandiego.gov phone: 619 / 236.6220
PLEASE REPOST TO OTHER SITES AND FORGIVE DUPLICATE POSTS. THANK YOU!
Take Care & Blessed Be Always!!! Love and Energy, Wendy Sue B. - WSUEB@AOL.COM Pray for Peace***
Dearest Beloved Ones, November 19, 2008
In the past couple of weeks, since California Prop 8 passed removing the Civil Rights of Same Sex Marriage; as a Queer Activist, I've been asked: What can we do now? Where do we go from here? How can I do something that might help? Some of us are feeling sad, angry, disenfranchised, second-class Americans, helpless and hopeless…
In these same few weeks I've received a number of e-mails, petitions, web contact groups, action suggestions and event information. I have compiled some of this information for those who need to take action and get more involved. This list is INCLUSIVE with many paths and directions to choose from. In San Diego, we created in SEVEN DAYS, a 20,000 Person March and Rally for Marriage Equality, led by 23-year-old Sara Beth Brooks. Miracles happen and we can create them!
MARRIAGE EQUALITY WEB SITES/E-GROUPS:
San Diego March & Rally Yahoo E- group, that happened on Saturday November 15th, 2008.
SAN DIEGO EQUALITY NOW.
JOIN THE IMPACT. They are endorsing an event called "Day Without A Gay", which you can read more about on their website. Join the Impact is asking you to share your stories, pictures, and videos from the November 15th rallies.
EQUALITY CALIFORNIA is dedicated to achieving equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Californians.
EQUALITY ACTION NOW - is a Northern California grassroots civil rights organization. We provide a virtual meeting place for like-minded activists to organize, collect and share region-specific updates, and plan positive, peaceful events that further the cause of civil rights for all people.
This is an LGBTQI and Allies group that recently formed preparing for the March on Washington DC in 2009. This is a place to share information, actions, events and ideas concerning a national march on Washington, DC in 2009. We are open to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities (and their friends) and invite you to share your events, news and comments.
White Knot This is an attempt to get the white knot (WHY NOT - SAME SEX MARRIAGE?) (See web site and photo) to symbolize marriage equality, like the red ribbon symbolizes AIDS awareness, the pink ribbon symbolizes breast cancer awareness etc. The argument is that it's not always appropriate to wander about carrying a sign and chanting. :)
Revoke 8 Same sex couple is walking from Pasadena to SF to protest California Prop 8. They could use some encouragement along the way. Hopefully they will get some positive publicity.
NATIONAL GAY AND LESBIAN TASK FORCE
ORGANIZATIONS:
SDDC - SAN DIEGO DEMOCRATIC CLUB - has a fantastic listing of LGBT Political organizations, community groups and links to Federal, State and local Government officials.
THE LGBT CENTER (San Diego) - located at: 3909 Centre Street San Diego, CA 92103 Mailing address: P.O. Box 3357 San Diego, CA 92163 Phone: (619) 692-2077 Fax:(619) 260-3092
GAY AND LESBIAN VICTORY FUND: Working to elect open gay men and lesbians to public office.
LGBT STUDENT UNION OF SDSU: http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/~lgbtsu/
PFLAG - PARENTS AND FRIENDS OF LESBIANS AND GAYS/SAN DIEGO
ACLU - AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION
PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY - A broadly based and not necessarily gay national organization, which monitors the activities of the radical religious right. Prepares wonderfully informative reports on what the "fundies" are up to.
GLAAD - GAY AND LESBIAN ALLIANCE AGAINST DEFAMATION: A national organization that promotes fair, accurate and inclusive representation as a means of challenging discrimination based on sexual orientation or identity.
CIVIL RIGHTS EVENTS:
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2008 - Dr. Phil Show topic is on Proposition 8: The Debate on Same Sex Marriage. (Please tape the show, if you can so we can use it and evaluate it, I don't have the technology… Thanks! WSUEB@AOL.COM ) Please call, e-mail write the Dr. Phil show thanking him for addressing the issue and also express your opinion of the show. Adrian - Dr Phil Show Audience Coordinator (323) 956-4619 Adrian.Alvarez@cbsparamount.com
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2008 @ 2:00PM - ONE MILLION MARCH ON SACRAMENTO. The Sacramento event is a rally not a march. They want to have at least 30,000 people in attendance. San Diego contact: Lisa Kove - SDDC Volunteer Coordinator: eyescu_92116@yahoo.com California OUTREACH
CANDLELIGHT MARCH FOR EQUALITY IN OCEANSIDE. This is a candlelight vigil for marriage equality happening @ 5:30PM. This event will be held in Oceanside, in North County. For more information: Flier PROP 8
PROTEST/BOYCOTT RALLY - 5:00-7:00pm Manchester Grand Hyatt - 1 Market Place, San Diego. Doug Manchester is one of the leading funders ($125,000) of Proposition 8, a California ballot initiative that discriminates against LGBT couples. Contact: pdegange@unitehere.org - On FACEBOOK -- Sleep with the Right People
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2ND, 2008 - MEETING AT THE LGBT CENTER in San Diego. Come and discuss the viability of a LGBT rights coalition in San Diego, HRC, the NO on 8 Campaign, the Center's Advocacy Group, the North County LGBT Coalition, and S. D. Equality Now are all invited. Please pass this message on to any other groups or individuals that you think would be interested in networking.
WEDENSDAY, DECEMBER 10TH, 2008 - A DAY WITHOUT A GAY PROTEST. On December 10, 2008 the gay community will take a historic stance against hatred by donating love to a variety of different causes.__On December 10, you are encouraged not to call in sick to work. You are encouraged to call in "gay"--and donate your time to service! WWW.info@daywithoutagay.org
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10TH, 2009 - PROTEST AGAINST DOMA: DEFENSE OF MARRIAGE ACT. Join the Impact has asked us all to prepare to protest against the Defense of Marriage Act, which is a federal law that a) says that states don't have to recognize same-sex unions from other states, and b) the federal government will not recognize those marriages, even if the state does. With DOMA in place, we cannot have marriage equality! Please clear your calendar for January 10, circle the date, and get your marching shoes on!
PETITIONS:
EQUALITY CALIFORNIA PETITION TO REPEAL PROP 8:
Please sign this petition to repeal California prop 8!
Have you seen Keith Olbermann's "Special Comment" about Prop 8? Keith eloquently expresses why the passage of Prop 8 is so tragic, and he addresses supporters of the proposition directly. Here is a link to watch a YouTube video of Keith's comments. Please check it out and then join me and over 100,000 other people in signing a pledge from the Courage Campaign and CREDO Mobile to repeal Prop 8 and restore marriage equality to California: Courage to Repeal
CONTACT JERRY BROWN: http://ag.ca.gov/contact/complaint_form.php?cmplt=PL Attorney General Brown, I Request your support of the lawsuits against Prop 8 and recommend that the California Supreme Court hear and review the current filed lawsuits against Prop 8, please allow us the opportunity for equal protection under the law.
PROJECT POSTCARDS: Give Thanks to Obama for his promises--send him a postcard before Thanksgiving! For more info: http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/Project+Postcard?mail=1140
Petition to the OBAMA ADMINISTRATION: http://www.h4pj.org/issues/endspecialrights.php Support Full Civil Unions and Federal Rights for LGBT Couples: Barack Obama supports full civil unions that give same-sex couples legal rights and privileges equal to those of married couples.
www.nomilkforcinemark.com - The CEO of Cinemark, Alan Stock, donated $9999 to the Yes on 8 Campaign, but will now profit from showing MILK in his theaters. This is the movie about the life of Harvey Milk.
PLEASE BOYCOTT ROBERT HOEHN, Carlsbad, CA Hoehn Motors-5475 Car Country Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008 o Tel: 760.438.4454 o Web: www.hoehnmotors.com $25,000 donated to the yes on prop. 8 campaign. Robert Hoehn, President of Hoehn Motors in Carlsbad, CA gave: $25,000 on 2/8/08. Hoehn Motors has 6 large car dealerships located along the 5 freeway in Northern San Diego County: Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Audi, Infiniti, Acura and Honda. Mr. Hoehn was one of the earlier backers of yes on Proposition 8, and has had a demonstration in front of his dealerships that was organized by the North County LGBT Coalition. www.northcountylgbtcoalitionforce.org
WHAT CAN I DO AS AN INDIVIDUAL?
* Write your government officials and ask them to take a stand against California Prop 8 and publicly 'come out' in favor of Same Sex Civil Marriages.
DIANE FEINSTEIN (US SENATOR FROM CA): http://feinstein.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=ContactUS.EmailMe BARBARA BOXER (US SENATOR FROM CA): http://boxer.senate.gov/contact/email/policy.cfm ARNOLD S (CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR): http://gov.ca.gov/interact#email BARACK OBAMA (US SENATOR FROM ILLINOIS): http://obama.senate.gov/contact/ BARACK OBAMA (US PRESIDENT-ELECT): http://answercenter.barackobama.com/cgi-bin/barackobama.cfg/php/enduser/ask.php CALIFORNIA STATE REPRESENTATIVES (SENATORS & ASSEMBLY): http://192.234.213.69/amapsearch/framepage.asp (Type in your full address to get your State Senator and your State Assembly Rep.)
* Contact the California Supreme Court Judges who will be hearing the case concerning the legality of Prop 8. Let them know we do not support Prop 8 and why; because it was brought to the ballot illegally, the Yes on 8 lied in their campaign to convince voters to vote yes, raised monies through their churches to support prop 8, bullied No on 8 financial contributors to donate an equal amount or they would launch boycotts ETC. Backers of the California prop 8 measure banning gay marriage have said they will target justices who vote to overturn it. We need to let these judges know we support them and the decision to repeal California Prop 8.
* Contact your personal Religious groups and Faith Based Organizations, ask the leaders and congregations to be proactive and publicly express their support of Same Sex Marriages.
* Talk to friends and family about why you support Same Sex Civil Marriages and why prop. 8 is illegal and constitutionally discriminatory. Ask them to talk to their friends.
* Donate to the ACLU, which is fighting the legality of Prop. 8 in the California courts.
* Donate to the organizations of your choice that are fighting for LGBT Equal Rights. Some of these organizations are listed above.
November 19, 2008 - San Diego joins in to stop Prop. 8 San Diego has signed on for the legal challenge against Proposition 8, which passed this month, ending marriage rights for same-sex couples. There was no formal city vote to join the lawsuit that originated in the city of San Francisco, but there are letters from Mayor Jerry Sanders, Councilwoman Toni Atkins and City Attorney Michael Aguirre stating the city's position. The state Supreme Court decided Wednesday to hear a trio of challenges, including San Francisco's, which is a case supported by a growing number of cities and counties. Aguirre said the council wasn't required to take additional action since it had already approved sending a friend-of-court brief to the Supreme Court before it ruled in May that same-sex marriages must be allowed in California. The council opposed Proposition 8, as well. Proposition 8 was approved by a majority of the state's voters Nov. 4. It rewrote the state constitution to define marriage as between a man and a woman. Atkins, who married her longtime partner Jennifer LeSar earlier this year, said Wednesday, "It's taking away rights, and this is unprecedented in California, that rights be removed from a group of people where they had been given." Explaining the city's ability to join the case without formal council action, Aguirre said, "We could have a vote, but it appeared to us that it was basically the same issue. The council had taken a position on it, and it appeared to us that we had authority based on the prior vote." Aguirre said he sent San Diego's letter to the San Francisco City Attorney's Office Wednesday, knowing San Diego's request to be added as a petitioner would be honored. He said he did not know the court had decided to hear arguments in the case when he signed the letter.
If you're of a mind to, a nice phone call or email to our current City Attorney, Mike Aguirre, might be in order. While you're at it, a similar outreach to Mayor Sanders as well. Both, as you saw earlier, made the request that the city sign on to the suit. Mike Aguirre, City Attorney: email: cityattorney@sandiego.gov phone: 619 / 236.6220
PLEASE REPOST TO OTHER SITES AND FORGIVE DUPLICATE POSTS. THANK YOU!
Take Care & Blessed Be Always!!! Love and Energy, Wendy Sue B. - WSUEB@AOL.COM Pray for Peace***
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‘A DAY WITHOUT A GAY’ CAMPAIGN
Dear Beloved Ones, November 22, 2008
In support of Same Sex Marriage and Equal Rights under the law, 'Join The Impact' is calling for - 'A DAY WITHOUT A GAY' -http://daywithoutagay.org/ a community action happening Nation-wide on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10th 2008, International Human Rights Day. Instead of calling in sick to work, volunteers are asked to 'Call In Gay'. Instead of being 'sick', and in support of Same Sex Marriage, volunteers will be donating their time, when they would normally be working, and volunteer for a charity organization of their choice.
This is my suggestion for those who are looking for a volunteer project to do on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2008 – ‘A DAY WITHOUT A GAY’ CAMPAIGN.
It is now the holiday season and a number of food banks are hurting for lack of donations. Here is my idea: Gather a few friends together and during the day on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2008 go to local grocery stores, drug stores, 99-cent stores, Target, Rite-Aid, Save-On etc. As customers are about to enter the store, ask people while they are shopping to please pick up and donate non-perishable food items for the food bank (of your choice.) At the end of the day, take the items you’ve collected and deliver them to that food bank. Many food banks will even give you donation barrels for your food drive.
Create a ¼ page hand out ‘shopping list’ that explains you are collecting non-parishable food items for (your choice) food bank in need of donations for the holiday season. On the flyer list the contact info. of the food bank, along with the suggested ‘shopping list’ items:
canned food - soup, vegetables, apple sauce, fruit, tomato paste and sauce, pasta sauce, beans, tuna, canned meat, etc.; packaged foods – nutritional supplements (ENSURE, BOOST), juice, pasta, prepared meals, dry cereal, hot cereal, rice, noodles, packaged soup, cake/cookie/brownie mixes, granola bars, baby food etc. TOILETRIES – soap, shampoo, deodorant, tooth paste, tooth brushes, mouth wash, tampons, shaving cream, razors, hair brushes, combs, hand lotion, etc.
If you choose to ‘Be Out’ during the food drive, include information about ‘A Day Without A Gay’ campaign -http://daywithoutagay.org/. If you are not comfortable with disclosing to your boss why you are taking the day off, tell them you are volunteering to collect food during a food drive (with your Church, Temple, Mosque, kid’s school, Girl Scout troop etc.) happening on Wednesday, December 10th, 2008 - for the Winter Holidays.
Here are a few San Diego Food Bank suggestions:
BECKY’S HOUSE-www.ywcasandiego.org/our-programs/domestic-violence.php
Becky's House is an 18-month transitional residential program for survivors of domestic violence and their children. Seventy percent of the residents complete the program and secure employment and permanent housing.
CHRISTIE’S PLACE-http://www.christiesplace.org
Christie's Place is a nonprofit social service organization in San Diego County that provides HIV/AIDS education, support and advocacy. Our mission is to empower women, children, families and individuals whose lives have been impacted by HIV/AIDS to take charge of their health and well-being.
MAMA’s Kitchen-http://www.mamaskitchen.org/
Mama’s Kitchen, a non-profit charitable organization, delivers food and support to San Diegans affected by AIDS or other critical illnesses. We care for every man, woman and child – straight and gay, every color and every race –critical illness does not discriminate and neither does Mama’s Kitchen.
SPECIAL DELIVERY-http://www.specialdeliverysandiego.com
Since 1991, Special Delivery San Diego has been delivering nutritious meals to men, women, and children living with AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses. For over 15 years, our home deliveries have been an essential ingredient to maintaining the good health of our clients.As an all-volunteer organization, Special Delivery welcomes anyone who can donate an hour or two each week to help in the kitchen or deliver meals to our clients.
SAN DIEGO FOOD BANK-http://www.sandiegofoodbank.org/
Established in 1977, the San Diego Food Bank is a critical component to the welfare of San Diego County, providing food to people in need, advocating for the hungry and educating the public about hunger-related issues. Through a combination of government programs and partnerships with over 300 San Diego County non-profit charities, SDFB acts as a central repository and distribution point for government and donated food.
Dear Beloved Ones, November 22, 2008
In support of Same Sex Marriage and Equal Rights under the law, 'Join The Impact' is calling for - 'A DAY WITHOUT A GAY' -http://daywithoutagay.org/ a community action happening Nation-wide on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10th 2008, International Human Rights Day. Instead of calling in sick to work, volunteers are asked to 'Call In Gay'. Instead of being 'sick', and in support of Same Sex Marriage, volunteers will be donating their time, when they would normally be working, and volunteer for a charity organization of their choice.
This is my suggestion for those who are looking for a volunteer project to do on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2008 – ‘A DAY WITHOUT A GAY’ CAMPAIGN.
It is now the holiday season and a number of food banks are hurting for lack of donations. Here is my idea: Gather a few friends together and during the day on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2008 go to local grocery stores, drug stores, 99-cent stores, Target, Rite-Aid, Save-On etc. As customers are about to enter the store, ask people while they are shopping to please pick up and donate non-perishable food items for the food bank (of your choice.) At the end of the day, take the items you’ve collected and deliver them to that food bank. Many food banks will even give you donation barrels for your food drive.
Create a ¼ page hand out ‘shopping list’ that explains you are collecting non-parishable food items for (your choice) food bank in need of donations for the holiday season. On the flyer list the contact info. of the food bank, along with the suggested ‘shopping list’ items:
canned food - soup, vegetables, apple sauce, fruit, tomato paste and sauce, pasta sauce, beans, tuna, canned meat, etc.; packaged foods – nutritional supplements (ENSURE, BOOST), juice, pasta, prepared meals, dry cereal, hot cereal, rice, noodles, packaged soup, cake/cookie/brownie mixes, granola bars, baby food etc. TOILETRIES – soap, shampoo, deodorant, tooth paste, tooth brushes, mouth wash, tampons, shaving cream, razors, hair brushes, combs, hand lotion, etc.
If you choose to ‘Be Out’ during the food drive, include information about ‘A Day Without A Gay’ campaign -http://daywithoutagay.org/. If you are not comfortable with disclosing to your boss why you are taking the day off, tell them you are volunteering to collect food during a food drive (with your Church, Temple, Mosque, kid’s school, Girl Scout troop etc.) happening on Wednesday, December 10th, 2008 - for the Winter Holidays.
Here are a few San Diego Food Bank suggestions:
BECKY’S HOUSE-www.ywcasandiego.org/our-programs/domestic-violence.php
Becky's House is an 18-month transitional residential program for survivors of domestic violence and their children. Seventy percent of the residents complete the program and secure employment and permanent housing.
CHRISTIE’S PLACE-http://www.christiesplace.org
Christie's Place is a nonprofit social service organization in San Diego County that provides HIV/AIDS education, support and advocacy. Our mission is to empower women, children, families and individuals whose lives have been impacted by HIV/AIDS to take charge of their health and well-being.
MAMA’s Kitchen-http://www.mamaskitchen.org/
Mama’s Kitchen, a non-profit charitable organization, delivers food and support to San Diegans affected by AIDS or other critical illnesses. We care for every man, woman and child – straight and gay, every color and every race –critical illness does not discriminate and neither does Mama’s Kitchen.
SPECIAL DELIVERY-http://www.specialdeliverysandiego.com
Since 1991, Special Delivery San Diego has been delivering nutritious meals to men, women, and children living with AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses. For over 15 years, our home deliveries have been an essential ingredient to maintaining the good health of our clients.As an all-volunteer organization, Special Delivery welcomes anyone who can donate an hour or two each week to help in the kitchen or deliver meals to our clients.
SAN DIEGO FOOD BANK-http://www.sandiegofoodbank.org/
Established in 1977, the San Diego Food Bank is a critical component to the welfare of San Diego County, providing food to people in need, advocating for the hungry and educating the public about hunger-related issues. Through a combination of government programs and partnerships with over 300 San Diego County non-profit charities, SDFB acts as a central repository and distribution point for government and donated food.
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Take Care & Blessed Be Always!!!
Love and Energy,
Wendy Sue - WSUEB@AOL.COM
Pray for Peace***
Take Care & Blessed Be Always!!!
Love and Energy,
Wendy Sue - WSUEB@AOL.COM
Pray for Peace***
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