April Action Sheet
Our Spring Town Square event is this Saturday the 30th, at One World West in West Asheville from 12 to 3pm. Come eat, drink, mingle, and hear about the good things happening in the communities around you! For more information, click here!
Know of any groups or actions that should be on this list? Let us know! We can always update the live action sheet available on our website.
LOCAL COMMUNITY
TRANZMISSION promotes education, advocacy and support for non binary and transgender people in Western North Carolina
Book a training to achieve basic and advanced competencies in working with the LGBTQIA+ community : https://tranzmission.org/trainings/
Get involved and volunteer : https://tranzmission.org/get-involved/
YWCA ASHEVILLE is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, nurturing children, and promoting health. https://www.ywcaofasheville.org/who-we-are
Virtual Racial Justice Workshop, April 4, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM : https://ywcaofasheville.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkf-irpzkvGdcB3PUrA_DA4lXDmlygmSfs#/registration
Free Community Dinner, April 16, 5:15 - 6:15 pm : https://www.ywcaofasheville.org/events-feed/community-dinner-t4wje-jfmwe
EARTH GUARDIANS promotes youth leadership in the environmental movement, especially among marginalized groups.
Join their master class on APril 28th to learn how to take action : https://www.earthguardians.org/events/2024/4/28/master-class
FIRESTORM BOOK COOP is an excellent community hub and bookstore. Check out their website to learn more : https://firestorm.coop/
The Frontlines Against Green Capitalism. This event will explore energy, justice, capitalist warfare and decolonization. Check our Community Calendar for more info !
12 BASKETS CAFE / ASHEVILLE POVERTY INITIATIVE offers coffee, to-go meals, and pantry items on Tuesdays and Fridays from 11-1 and sit-down meals Mondays and Thursdays from 11-1.
Volunteer for food pickups : https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0445AEAB2AA0F94-48027056-march#/
ASHEVILLE PRISON BOOKS sends books to folks who are locked up because it's a way to reach through the bars and show solidarity with the people trapped behind them
Gather from 1 to 3pm to wrap and address packages of books for mailing April 20th. Learn more here : https://avlpb.org/help/
POLITICAL ACTION
Don’t stop talking about Palestine! Take action by demanding an immediate ceasefire now, by telling congress to stop fueling the Israeli military, and more !
US Campaign for Palestine Rights provides resources about the most urgent issues affecting the Palestinian people, and resources to organize in your local community to support Palestinian rights : https://uscpr.org/resources/
Check US Campaign for Palestine Rights Public Toolkit : * STOP GAZA GENOCIDE: Ceasefire Now! (Public Toolkit)
Check Jewish Voice for Peace Action Alerts page : https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/take-action/
Southern Equality has a great guide to legal resources from Trans folks specific to North Carolina (and other states as well!). Check it out here: https://southernequality.org/legal-resources/north-carolina/
KEY RESOURCES
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA AIDS PROJECT (WNCAP) lists many resources, including free testing and educational opportunities : https://wncap.org/
ASHEVILLE SURVIVAL PROGRAM oftentimes will have listed opportunities for FREE fresh vegetables that will be available to locals as well as information on how to involve yourself in advocacy for the homeless community of Asheville : https://www.facebook.com/avlsurvival/
TRANZMISSION offers a list of providers, practices, groups or services that worked with the LGBTQI+ community : https://tranzmission.org/resources/
YWCA ACTION CENTER helps you to fight against racism, empower women and nurture children : https://ywca.quorum.us/actioncenter/
YOUTH OUTRIGHT offers Crisis and Harm Reduction Resources : check their support spaces, find affirming providers and more : https://www.youthoutright.org/resources
CAROLINA ABORTION FUND provides support for getting an abortion in North or South Carolina. Check their free text line that can answer any questions you may have about abortion access under 18 in North Carolina and help you through the process if you decide on judicial waiver : (844) 997-2229 or more info on https://www.carolinaabortionfund.org/textabby
THE ASHEVILLE LIBRARY TOOL inventory can be found here : https://ashevilletoollibrary.org/tool-inventory/
WNC REPAIR CAFE gives folks an opportunity to bring in broken household objects for repair by volunteers. Check out https://wncrepaircafe.blogspot.com/p/events.html
AVL PRISON BOOKS provides resources to understand the US Prison System : https://avlpb.org/resources/
LGBTQ RESOURCES
Tranzmission Project
Check out their resource page for trans and non-binary folks:
Sign up for updates and check out other programs on their website:
Youth OUTright
Sign up for their newsletter to get regular updates, complete with many queer-friendly events and resources! https://www.youthoutright.org/
Sign up for their online queer-friendly youth programming (for your youths!) : https://www.youthoutright.org/programs-1
Check out their resources focused on youth safety and mental health, particularly during what could be a challenging school year.
Youth Safety Plan: https://www.canva.com/design/DAFs1wCvrt8/pZzT4eAnitTf_v_70URjWA/view?mc_cid=8b997650be&mc_eid=5d69ba55b3#1
School Support Plan: https://www.canva.com/design/DAFq5S8uLKc/qPV532C2j7oOEdI1JPNkjg/view?mc_cid=8b997650be&mc_eid=5d69ba55b3#1
Support the Direct Youth Payment Program. This program provides immediate emergency funds for queer youth. Donate to YouthOUTright to support this fund : https://www.youthoutright.org/donate
Southern Queer Survivors Network
Their website offers many queer-friendly resources and informational pages : https://www.sqsn.org/contact-us
SQSN is hosted by the LGBTQ Center of Durham. Check out their events page, where you will find both in person and virtual events hosted by the center : https://www.lgbtqcenterofdurham.org/events/
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