Join us for the SV DSA September Leadership Retreat at the SEIU 521 Union Hall on Saturday, September 12th from 9AM-1PM! Silicon Valley DSA hosts quarterly leadership retreats so we can take a big picture view of our ongoing organizing work. We also work to develop member leaders and strategize about building coalitions with other... Read more »
Join Silicon Valley DSA and the Affordable Redwood City campaign to knock on doors and spread the word to RWC voters to vote "yes" on renters' rights! No prior canvassing experience required, the event will start by sharing everything you need to know to help out. RSVP here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/redwood-city-rent-control-canvass-912
Join us Sunday, 9/13 for a social at Lake Vasona County Park! Come get some steps in and hang out with your comrades! Parking is $6 for the day. Suggested parking area:
SJ Clothing Swap is mutual aid for our community through clothing and fabric, with an emphasis on sustainability, queer expression, intersectional community care, accessibility, and community organizing. We’re focused on: – Quality clothes for all – Being a safe space for exploring your style and gender expression – Building local community and making new friends... Read more »
Join Food not Bombs San José in providing free food, hygiene supplies, fresh produce, and clothing to the community no questions asked. Location Details: St. James Park N Second St San Jose CA 95112 Parking: There is street parking and parking garages close by at San Pedro Public Transportation: Bus: 2nd & Santa Clara (72,... Read more »
Banner for Palestine with a crew of South Bay Activists on Mondays and Fridays on an overpass overlooking Highway 101 in Sunnyvale.
Come join us for an in-person transit working group session, where we'll work on ongoing projects and discuss strategy. Locations for the in-person session will vary from a session-to-session basis and will be posted in slack at least one week in advance of the meeting. Zoom is still available for those unable to attend in-person.... Read more »
The Tech Committee has bi-weekly working session where folks can start an up-for-grabs item or make progress on current items. Co-chairs are available for office-hours assistance for any questions that come up or for help finding something to contribute to. Register for the Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XbMFPFzMQVGH1sXutjLxRg
A lot of work goes into keeping our chapter running behind the scenes. The Comms Committee focuses on outreach and communication, including the monthly newsletter and social media acounts. Please feel free to join and learn about what it takes to reach out to our community. Register for the Zoom here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/hrOxMwbATKilZorbWwoytg
Join this weekly session hosted by a chapter officer, co-chair, veteran member or leader. 10-15 minute educational topic & explanation 45-50 minute open Q&A - drop-in "Office Hours" Register for Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/24xWZmctRBOrxw1yrN0WiA
Join our International Solidarity Working Group as we organize for a free Palestine, protections for immigrants, an end to US imperialism, and a liberated international working class! Please register for the Zoom meeting here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Pzfk-whGRre39zr8rv2Dew Read more about the International Solidarity Working Group at https://siliconvalleydsa.org/international-solidarity/.
The elected officers (Steering Committee) meet every week on Zoom to check in on our Chapter's administration, make decisions on behalf of the Chapter in between general meetings, and collaborate on urgent tasks. If you're interested in the nuts and bolts of Chapter administration or have questions for the officers, you're welcome to attend. Register... Read more »
This is our once monthly working session, where we collaborate on developing curriculum, curating educational content, building presentations, performing other tasks related to our strategic plan. Zoom registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-a_sj_ABR5SLix0Rm9AWtw
Please join us every Thursday at the ISAP office on Blossom Hill Rd at any time between 8am-2pm to help protect your neighbors from ICE kidnappings, and get connected with more local organizing opportunities! We are especially in need of multilingual folks - Spanish, Hindi, Arabic, and Mandarin speakers especially! Location Details: ISAP Office 393... Read more »
Interested in building community and camaraderie? Looking for more opportunities to blow off steam and connect with people who share your values? Join the Social Committee for our monthly meeting to help organize and facilitate social events for our comrades! Register for the Zoom: Hi comrades! Reminder we have a Social Committee meeting tonight at... Read more »
Banner for Palestine with a crew of South Bay Activists on Mondays and Fridays on an overpass overlooking Highway 101 in Sunnyvale.
Join Silicon Valley DSA Liberation and Justice Working Group for Movie Night! We will be watching 13th (2016), a documentary that explores the American prison-industrial complex and how it disproportionately affects African Americans. Food, snacks, and drinks will be provided! 📍 Where: 2302 Zanker Rd, San Jose, CA 95131 (SEIU Local 521) 🕖 When: September... Read more »
The Silicon Valley DSA Mutual Aid Working group, in association with San Jose Food Not Bombs and South Bay Mutual Aid, is hosting a garden and build day this Saturday at the San Jose Peace and Justice Center (SJPJC)! We will be moving soil, planting plants, garden maintenance, and finishing the drip irrigation! Be sure... Read more »
Join Silicon Valley DSA, South Bay Mutual Aid, Food Not Bombs San José, San José Clothing Swap, and Art Pocket SJ, for a really really free goods event in the San José Peace and Justice Center parking lot. We’ll have cleaning supplies, clothes, fresh produce, fire preparedness kits, menstrual products, zines, and more available so... Read more »
Join the biggest event of the summer: the Bay Area DSA picnic social! Meet comrades across the Bay, learn about what’s happening in our chapters, and celebrate the end of this super successful socialist summer! This event is being put on by DSA-SF, East Bay DSA, Silicon Valley DSA, Sonoma County DSA, and Peninsula DSA!... Read more »
Join Food not Bombs San José in providing free food, hygiene supplies, fresh produce, and clothing to the community no questions asked. Location Details: St. James Park N Second St San Jose CA 95112 Parking: There is street parking and parking garages close by at San Pedro Public Transportation: Bus: 2nd & Santa Clara (72,... Read more »
Banner for Palestine with a crew of South Bay Activists on Mondays and Fridays on an overpass overlooking Highway 101 in Sunnyvale.
Join the Housing Working Groyp via Zoom as we try to make housing more affordable in Silicon Valley and build the Silicon Valley Tenant Union. We focus on displacement, affordability, habitability, and more. We need your help! Register here! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mgqeJNgGTDeQrNf0gzmFbA
The Tech Committee meets bi-weekly to organize and maintain our chapter’s tech infrastructure: the chapter website (https://svdsa.org), automations, and more! If you’re curious about how we use technology for good or if you want to build systems that attract and empower DSA members, join #cmte-tech-data on Slack or swing by the Zoom! Register for the... Read more »
Join this weekly session hosted by a chapter officer, co-chair, veteran member or leader. 10-15 minute educational topic & explanation 45-50 minute open Q&A - drop-in "Office Hours" Register for Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/24xWZmctRBOrxw1yrN0WiA
Join the mutual aid working group to help support community-based efforts in the South Bay! No experience is required and everyone has something to contribute! We will be meeting at the San Jose Peace and Justice Center and a zoom link is available for those who cannot join in person. We will discuss: – Our... Read more »
Join the Community Safety Working Group as we discuss our ongoing work to fight back against the American police state. Currently, our group is most actively engaged in efforts against automated license plate readers (ALPRs), ICE, and data centers. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bBzLyNmkRauJPCbd_63MYg
The elected officers (Steering Committee) meet every week on Zoom to check in on our Chapter’s administration, make decisions on behalf of the Chapter in between general meetings, and collaborate on urgent tasks. If you’re interested in the nuts and bolts of Chapter administration or have questions for the officers, you’re welcome to attend. Register... Read more »
Join us for our Liberation and Justice Working Group Meeting to connect, organize, and build collective power around areas like law enforcement, racial justice, and mass-incarceration. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month @ 7:30-8:30pm on Zoom. If you're interested in contributing to this effort and organizing for real change, join... Read more »
Please join us every Thursday at the ISAP office on Blossom Hill Rd at any time between 8am-2pm to help protect your neighbors from ICE kidnappings, and get connected with more local organizing opportunities! We are especially in need of multilingual folks - Spanish, Hindi, Arabic, and Mandarin speakers especially! Location Details: ISAP Office 393... Read more »
