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Broad-based organizing in Santa Cruz, Monterey & San Benito Counties...

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Joined January 2014
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Excellent news! The #EvictionMoratorium has been extended until September 30th and the rental relief program has been significantly expanded. @COPA_IAF @SilValleyIAF @OneLA_IAF latimes.com/california/story…
Newsom signs into law extension of California eviction protections, rent relief

Newsom signs into law extension of California eviction protections, rent relief

The governor acted just hours after both houses of the Legislature approved the bill extending the eviction protections through Sept. 30.

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Join COPA Civic Academy for Renters and Landlords! Tuesday June 29, 6:00 pm Learn the latest updates to Rental Assistance Programs Register Here: bit.ly/COPA_RegisterRentReli… Or text (831) 531-7241 to register. #SantaCruzCounty #MontereyCounty @HousingIsKey
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"La organización COPA de la costa central ha venido abogando para que se extendiera está moratoria y evitar que centenares de personas fueron desalojadas." Gracias @AdriSutton via @UniCostaCentral noticiasya.com/monterey-sali…
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CA IAF leaders are pleased our state legislators acted to protect our families from eviction & provide 100% of rent owed. Our thanks go to @CASenCaballero,@MariaEDurazo,@SenJohnLaird, @Scott_Wiener, and @DavidChiu, @AsmRichardBloom, @AsmReyes47. Presser: bit.ly/CA-IAF_Victory
CA IAF Presser - Leaders Celebrate Victory for Tenant Protections

ALT CA IAF Presser - Leaders Celebrate Victory for Tenant Protections

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"Working with clinics and the nonprofit COPA, the county, through Natividad Medical Center, had been providing the Esperanza care program to roughly 3,500 county residents... as of July 1 it'll expand to now help some 4,500 residents." via @MontereyHerald montereyherald.com/2021/06/1…
Monterey County expands health services for undocumented residents

Monterey County expands health services for undocumented residents

A Monterey County health program critical to aiding undocumented and uninsured immigrant families obtain medical treatment has been expanded.

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As the end of a statewide eviction ban gets closer, activists seek to extend and expand it via @mcweekly. #ExtendEvictionMoratorium @WXSWIAF montereycountyweekly.com/new…
As the end of a statewide eviction ban gets closer, activists seek to extend and expand it.

As the end of a statewide eviction ban gets closer, activists seek to extend and expand it.

As the statewide eviction ban nears its end, activists are advocating for an extension and expansion of the law to protect vulnerable families facing housing instability.

montereycountynow.com
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Last week, seven California IAF Organizations and more than 650 people met via zoom to advocate for improvements to #SB91, including extending the #EvictionMoratorium until the end of 2021. Read more: buff.ly/3vhzHbl
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“A total of 675 leaders from across California convened on Zoom June 3 in an effort to urge California Gov. Gavin Newsom to extend and expand Senate Bill 91.” | goodtimes.sc/santa-cruz-news… @GoodTimesSC @COPA_IAF @GavinNewsom #CACOVIDJustice #WeArePHAdvocates #Housing #Homelessness
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The local newspaper @scsentinel editorial board supports our CA IAF statewide call to #ExtendEvictionMoratorium for an additional 6 months! Read pdf version here: bit.ly/SCSentinel_Editorial @OneLA_IAF @SilValleyIAF @bayareaiaf @WXSWIAF santacruzsentinel.com/2021/0…

SantaCruzSentinel_20210611_EditorialOpinion

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“These actions are critical to preventing our families from venturing into the overwhelming homelessness crisis,” said Raymon Cancino, CEO of @Puentes_SC leader with @COPA_IAF. #CA #IAF #ExtendAndExpand #SB91 #StopEviction
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Hundreds of advocates urge Gov. Newsom to expand SB91. The bill is set to expire June 30. buff.ly/3pHNJlf
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Hundreds of advocates urge Gov. Newsom to expand SB91 pajaronian.com/hundreds-of-a…
Hundreds of advocates urge Gov. Newsom to expand SB91

Hundreds of advocates urge Gov. Newsom to expand SB91

675 leaders convened on Zoom June 3 in an effort to urge California Gov. Gavin Newsom to extend and expand Senate Bill 91.

pajaronian.com
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There's still time to #ExpandAndExtend #SB91 to keep our families from homelessness! @GavinNewsom @Rendon63rd @SenToniAtkins Thank you @ReporterJess @SantiagoAD53 @DavidChiu @AsmRobertRivas see PDF here: bit.ly/SCSentinel_Housing #CA #IAF #StatewideAction
Santa Cruz Sentinel (@scsentinel) profile pictureSanta Cruz Sentinel@scsentinel8 Jun 2021
Santa Cruz County housing advocates seek state eviction moratorium extension trib.al/a1pxv3E
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Reportaje de nuestra acción estatal de CA IAF llamando la extensión y expansión de las protecciones de alquiler. #ExtiendeLaMoratoriaDeDesalojo @GavinNewsom @OneLA_IAF @SilValleyIAF @bayareaiaf @WXSWIAF
Telemundo 48 (@Telemundo48) profile pictureTelemundo 48@Telemundo484 Jun 2021
Adicionalmente, solicitaron el Gobernador que facilite los trámites para aplicar por la ayuda económica para pagar la renta, ya que, solo el 38% de las familias hispanas ha podido aplicar. trib.al/jlfpQTS
Líderes locales piden extensión de la moratoria de desalojos en California

Líderes locales piden extensión de la moratoria de desalojos en California

Adicionalmente, solicitaron el Gobernador que facilite los trámites para aplicar por la ayuda económica para pagar la renta, ya que, solo el 38% de las familias hispanas ha podido aplicar.

telemundoareadelabahia.com
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Well over 600 California IAF leaders gathered on Zoom last night at our statewide action to urge our State officials to expand and extend tenant protections. @SilValleyIAF @COPA_IAF @OneLA_IAF
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Join us today at 6pm! CA IAF organizations, including COPA, call on state officials & Gov. Newsom to extend the eviction moratorium and expand SB91. Register at bit.ly/Stop_Eviction
Silicon Valley Sponsoring Committee (@SilValleyIAF) profile pictureSilicon Valley Sponsoring Committee@SilValleyIAF30 May 2021
Join us on June 3 to tell our State officials that our families and neighbors need protection from eviction! Register at bit.ly/Stop_Eviction. @bayareaiaf @OneLA_IAF @COPA_IAF
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@MontereyHerald @AdriSutton @mcweekly @Tony_Nunez @MahoneyEb @ReporterJess @scsentinel @pajaronian @theSCLocal @GoodTimesSC
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bit.ly/COPA_Presser
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Bishops, over 500 faith & community leaders from the CA IAF, & state legislators call on @GavinNewsom to extend the eviction moratorium and amend SB91 to allow more flexibility with rental assistance distribution to keep families housed. Full Presser: bit.ly/COPA_Presser
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Ep3 posted of the Listen, Organize, Act! Podcast in which I explore the history & practice house meetings, the other key tool of organizing with Maria Elena Manzo & Tim McManus of @COPA_IAF listenorganizeact.buzzsprout… @WXSWIAF @MetroIAF @DukeDivinity @KenanEthics
S1.E3: The Other Basic Tool of Organizing: House Meetings - Listen,...

S1.E3: The Other Basic Tool of Organizing: House Meetings - Listen,...

In this episode I examine the second key tool organizing uses for listening, building relationships, and effecting change: the house meeting. As a form of democratic politics that begins with...

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Farmworkers lose out on $1.5B COVID-19 safety funding | CalMatters calmatters.org/california-di…
Farmworkers lose out on $1.5B COVID-19 safety funding after USDA springs surprise spending

Farmworkers lose out on $1.5B COVID-19 safety funding after USDA springs surprise spending

The USDA announced on Jan. 4 that it planned to spend the earmarked funds in a fifth round of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program.

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