Meet Our Gala Panelists, Climate Strike, NYCHA Action, Voter Registration, Fundraisers, & Other Events

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2019 ANNUAL GALA
Wednesday, October 16th
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: International House
500 Riverside Drive

As part of our 2019 Annual Gala, we'll be having a panel discussion the Equitable & Just National Climate Platform ([link removed]) , which was unveiled earlier this year. Yet another reason you should be buying a ticket ([link removed]) for this special night! You can also become a sponsor or purchase an ad in our journal by visiting our Gala webpage ([link removed]) or contacting our Development Department: Sam Doss or Morgan Fritz at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or 212-961-1000 ext. 304 or 305.
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September Membership Meeting
Saturday, September 14th
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Church of the Crucifixion
(Convent Avenue & West 149th Street)

Come to our September Membership Meeting tomorrow - Saturday, Sept. 14th - and learn how our work to advance energy efficiency and good, green jobs is helping achieve climate justice in Northern Manhattan. Please ([link removed]) RSVP ([link removed]) !

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Peggy Shepard on CNN's Climate Town Hall
In case you missed CNN's Climate Crisis Town Hall, Peggy Shepard had an opportunity to ask Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke how he would help Americans deal with extreme heat, one of the public health impacts of climate change that disproportionately effects low-income communities and communities of color. Watch the Video ([link removed])

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Safe Cosmetics & Personal Care Products Act
We have been working to educate the community about toxic ingredients found in personal care products, especially those that target communities of color. Earlier this year we held a community briefing that launched our Beauty Inside Out campaign ([link removed]) . We have also been actively pursuing legislation to address this, including helping pass the Period Products Label Act ([link removed]) here in New York State. This is why we support the Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act of 2019, which was introduced by Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) yesterday. It’s the only federal cosmetic safety legislation that would immediately ban more than a dozen of the worst toxic chemicals from cosmetics, fund research into safer alternatives, address the over-exposure of communities of color to toxic chemicals, require full
fragrance ingredient disclosure, and ban most animal testing. Learn More ([link removed])

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Faces of Flood Zones
NYC Climate Week Social Media Campaign
To better illustrate the impact of flooding driven by climate change in our communities, we're running a social media campaign during New York City’s 2019 Climate Week (Sept. 23rd-29th). We want to humanize the issue by showcasing the people who live or work in these flood zones.

Want to participate? Take a photo of yourself in front of your home, job, or any other personally significant place in Northern Manhattan that may be impacted by flooding - now or in the coming years. To determine if your place will be in a flood zone, click on this link ([link removed]) to see a map of Northern Manhattan flood zones.

Once you have the photo, email it to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) and include your 1) name, 2) location of the photo (whether a specific street address or simply the neighborhood), and 3) any thoughts you have on flood zones or climate change as well as any social media handles you want us to tag. We will collect these photos and start sharing them on our social media channels (Facebook ([link removed]) , Twitter ([link removed]) , & Instagram ([link removed]) ) with the #FacesOfFloodZones hashtag beginning Sept. 23rd. You can learn more about this campaign at weact.org/floodzones ([link removed]) .

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We Are El Barrio Workshop:
Thursday, September 19th - Arts & Culture
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute
120 East 125th Street (between Park & Lexington)

Do you live in East Harlem? The neighborhood is at a crossroads, facing a number of threats including climate change, development, and gentrification. In collaboration with Ascendant Neighborhood Development and the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute, we have been conducting a series of free public workshops to help protect, preserve, and strengthen our community. The next workshop will focus on how arts and culture can inform urban design. RSVP here ([link removed]) , and visit weact.org/WeAreElBarrio ([link removed]) for additional information.

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Global Climate Strike & Rally
Friday, September 20th
Time: 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: 100 Centre Street

Join us for the Global Climate Strike on Friday, Sept. 20th. We'll be meeting at 11:30 AM in front of 100 Centre Street. We'll leave there at noon to head over to Foley Square, joining the march down to the rally at Battery Park where there will be speakers and performers - including Greta Thunberg. Contact Charles Callaway at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]?subject=Climate%20Strike%20Questions%20from%20Newsletter) or 917-561-7209 if you have any questions.

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National Voter Registration Day
Tuesday, September 24th
Time: 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Corner of Amsterdam Avenue & 152nd Street
(in front of WE ACT"s NY HQ)

Are you registered to vote? Are you sure you are registered to vote? In celebration of National Voter Registration Day, we'll be out in front of our New York office on Tuesday, Sept. 24th to help get people registered to vote. But if you'd rather do it online, visit weact.org/vote ([link removed]) .

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NYCHA Action
Thursday, September 26th
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Location: Queensbridge Houses
41-1 12th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101

WE ACT and its members will be participating in a NYCHA Action on Thursday Sept. 26th at the Queensbridge Houses in Long Island City. This is being organized by the Communities Voices Heard (CVH) NYCHA Coaltion, which we are a part of, and the goal is to put pressure on New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to release the $500 million for NYCHA repairs. New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson will join us, so we are looking to show up with as many NYCHA residents as possible. The nearest subway stop is the F train at 21st/Queensbridge. Contact Charles Callaway at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]?subject=NYCHA%20Action%20Question%20from%20the%20Newsletter) or 212-961-1000 ext. 309 if you are interested in joining us.

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Climate Ride Fundraiser
Member Trevor Thompson Cycling for WE ACT
Trevor Thompson is pedaling all the way from Maine to Massachusetts to raise money for WE ACT. He's participating in Climate Ride New England 2019, which has him cycling through three states this weekend! If you would like to support him - and WE ACT, please give what you can ([link removed]) . Help Trevor put the pedal to the metal for Climate Justice!

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DC Comedy Fundraiser
Saturday, September 28th
Time: 7:30 - 10:30 PM
Location: DC Arts Center
2438 18th Street Northwest
Washington, DC

DC Comic Mike Brown is recording a live album on Saturday, Sept. 28th and is donating part of the proceeds from the show to WE ACT! If you are down in DC (and you do know that we have an awesome DC office ([link removed]) , don't you?), be sure to pick up some tickets ([link removed]) and have a laugh for a great cause...WE ACT!

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Patagonia UWS 20th Anniversary Party
Friday, October 4th
Time: 7:00 - 11:00 PM
Location: Patagonia's Upper West Side Store
426 Columbus Avenue (between 80th & 81st Street)

Patagonia's Upper West Side store is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a party! There will be music, screen printing, food, and beverages - with proceeds going to WE ACT! We are proud to be a Patagonia grantee. The retailer has been a pioneer in environmentally responsible business practices, and supporting community organizations like ours is just one of the many things they do to be good stewards of our planet. Admission is free, so come on down to the celebration - and tell your friends and neighbors to join us ([link removed]) !

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NYC Charter Community Info Sessions
Monday, September 16th - Manhattan
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: John Jay College

On Nov. 5th, New Yorkers will have the opportunity to vote on five ballot proposals involving our City's Charter. On Monday, Sept. 16th there will be a free community information session in Manhattan to help voters better understand the proposals and what is at stake. Learn More ([link removed])

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