Ypsilanti

A feasibility study for an Amtrak train station in Ypsilanti has been drafted, and we want to both inform you on next steps and get your feedback!

The feasibility study is available as a PDF on the City's website here: https://cityofypsilanti.com/DocumentCenter/View/1783/Ypsilanti-Amtrak-Feasibility-Study_2018-11-13pdf

https://www.facebook.com/events/382598382296755/

Before 2018 came to a close, a bunch of us gathered to discuss care networks that we imagine beyond policing.

Our conversation touched on police funding, power mapping, recognizing our limits and building within them, multi-generational movements, and interesting projects across time and space that we can draw from - like the CAHOOTS crisis response program in Eugene that aims to replace police with mental health experts.

In the end, there was a lot of energy, and a desire to meet again, so we'd like to hold space for more brainstorming and networking.

Has this Lame Duck session got you down? Join us for a furious phone bank to your reps and Governor Snyder. Wetlands Protection, No Stricter Than Federal, Petition Constitution Amending, Curtailing the AG's Powers, Proposal 2, Dark Money Transparency, we will call about all of it! All bill info will be provided, along with who to call, and some snacks. Please come join us!

https://www.facebook.com/events/213257312927190/

The weekly meeting of the Washtenaw County chapter of the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival. This is a chance to meet, talk and socialize with fellow members of the campaign in an informal setting.

https://www.facebook.com/events/913327405723474/

Join us for our monthly free breakfast with other members of the community. There will be vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options. All are welcome to partake in free breakfast.

Wobbly Breakfast is a free breakfast that supports members of our community and providing space for building relationships <3

Donate here: www.patreon.com/wobblybreakfastypsi

Ypsi Gathering space is between the two galleries inside Riverside Art Center. Look for the doors by the elevator!

As was announced at the Washtenaw PPC Mass Meeting on September 23rd, we plan for the Moral Fusion Summit to challenge the evils of poverty, systemic racism, environmental devastation and the war economy. Our plan is that in the morning we will divide into working groups to come up with goals in key areas that need to be addressed. In the afternoon we will review our goals and talk about how we can best move this agenda forward in Washtenaw County.

Are you someone that flyers for community events or someone that looks at flyers to find out about events and information?

Are you a musician, artist, babysitter, handyperson, carpenter, electrician, plumber, computer technician, nail artist, doula, tarot reader, guru, magician, tutor, or someone else in the ‘gig economy’ that depends on public places to hang flyers that advertise your services as a method to survive and thrive?

How could we address harm without police? How are we already resolving conflict without police? What tangible examples can you share from your own life?

This evening will kick off with a brief slideshow as inspiration for us all to dialogue together about how we can better take care of each other while simultaneously moving toward a world without police.

Join us for community building, prefigurative conversation, and snacks!

https://www.facebook.com/events/356450768492467/

This is an informal hangout with no agenda, just coffee/tea and chatting. This is a great way to find out about DSA and/or just meet some cool people!

*If cost is an issue for you, let us know and we can buy you a drink!

https://www.facebook.com/events/463526480842281/