I hope you had a happy and restful holiday season — and are even more energized to take action in the new year.

This Sunday’s Activist Afternoon Launch Party has been rescheduled due to the incoming storm. But don’t worry–you can still join fellow activists online this Sunday, January 7th from 3:30-5pm in making calls to voters about important issues before the State House, including tenant protections and climate action. RSVP here.

Stay tuned for a new date for the Make Polluters Pay Holiday Party, which was previously scheduled for this Sunday as well. And see below for more opportunities to take action including our 2024 Annual Meeting on Saturday, January 27th from 1-5pm at Lasell University in Newton!

Sunday, 1/21: Activist Afternoons Launch Party

We’ll be joining with other groups for a re-launch of an in-person Activist Afternoons on Sunday, January 21st, at 4 pm at St. James’s Episcopal Church in Porter Square. The launch event will have some socializing and networking before people go off to take action.
RSVP here

 

Wednesday, 1/10: Mass. Housing Crisis Forum

At this forum, you will hear stories from people facing personal housing crises. You will learn how many people in the Commonwealth are unhoused and which populations are most at risk. You will learn about emergency measures, including rent control, that are needed now, and strategies for implementing them. You will also learn how many new units of housing need to be built to make a significant difference to people who need suitable housing. You will also learn what for-profit developers can provide to solve the crisis. Finally, you will learn about two new programs, community land trusts and social housing that provide practical solutions to some of our biggest challenges.

This forum — on Wednesday, January 10, at 7 PM, on Zoom — is brought to you by the Mass Progressive Action Organizing Committee (MPAOC).

The Forum includes presentations by Caroline Bays (PM),Martin Omasta (DSA), Katie McCann (CL/VU), Carolyn Chou (HFA), Minnie McMahon (Dudley St. Community Land Trust), Mark Martinez (Mass Law Reform Institute), and Representative Mike Connolly.
RSVP here

 Saturday, January 27: Annual Meeting

Join us on Saturday, January 27, at 1 pm at Lasell University in Newton for our 2024 annual member meeting — back in person! — where we will review accomplishments from the past year, talk about the work ahead in 2024, and host a variety of breakout sessions focused on building skills and digging deeper into policy and action.
RSVP here