Silicon Valley DSA has endorsed the fourth installment of the Democracy Forum organized by our allies Indivisible Palo Alto + on Wednesday July 29 from 12-1:30 PM. The event takes place at the First Presbyterian Church and is a "brown bag" bring your own lunch format. Register for the event here: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/991799/ Event description from... Read more »
Every month our Working Group leaders meet with Steering and other Committees to provide updates, ask for support, and report on coalition building work. Register on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pP5BIdvzQMKTuXGL-d-ohw
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 »
Our friend Abod and his family need all the donations we can get for them. Join the International Solidarity Working Group in front of San Jose Improv's Sammy Obeid Show to get donations from attendees who are more likely sympathetic to the al-Habil family's needs. We need you to help! Solidarity forever! Note: You don't... Read more »
Curious about socialism but don’t know where to start? In need of some comradely time to unwind? Want to connect with other local comrades and build community? Join us in Mountain View for our July Last Friday Social! This month we’ll be in Mountain View at Olympus Caffe & Bakery. This location is near the... 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 »
Are you tired of a system that is rigged against the Working Class? Have you had enough frustration with the status quo, and want to do something about it? At DSA, we believe a better world is possible. Join us to learn about the movement we are building, and how to create power for the... Read more »
Join us for our monthly chapter meeting! Come meet your comrades, learn about current and upcoming projects, and take place in our democratic decision process! Location Details SEIU 521 Union Hall 2302 Zanker Rd. San Jose CA 95131 Parking There is parking in the union hall parking lot. Public Transportation Bus: Brokaw & Rogers (VTA Line... 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 »
Come join us for the transit working group meeting, where we'll discuss ongoing projects and strategies for SVDSA to build power in this space. Register for the Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/KPNJzh9XRD6tttrjrK1nOw
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 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/.
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 »
This is our once monthly meeting where we review planned curriculum, vote on future topics, hear proposals for working group activities and handle administrative tasks. Join us to do the behind the scenes tasks that make the educational events possible. Zoom registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/smcCFZ6_TUa25E2ZQp-Oiw
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: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83990201055?pwd=Kt9pEtaebWKpJwcF7QtIvb2B8alIbQ.1https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/LWghXCCVSh29sc6AtS4Zqg
Join the Labor Working Group in organizing workers of Silicon Valley as we fight for the basic human dignity of all laborers! We will discuss the chapter's involvement in local labor actions and our own programming. If you have topics you'd like to bring up, please share in the chapter Slack We meet on the... 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 us at History Park in San José for a social with our Transit Working Group. Address: 635 Phelan Ave, San Jose, CA 95112
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 »
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 »
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 »
The electoral working group will meet to discuss and plan for current and future electoral projects. All are welcome. Register for the Zoom here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lMhKwarkTNqJPSg6qjXeUQ
Grab your favorite board game and join your comrades at The Guildhouse for our monthly Board Game Night! Hope to see you there! Address: 420 First St, San Jose, CA 95113
