As we close out 2024, we wanted to share some of the highlights of our work this year. Organizing is work, but it can also be joyful. Some of the actions we took this year include:
Volunteering at a film screening and fundraiser with the Dignity Not Detention (DND) campaign
Corresponding with people in immigration detention during a DND letter-writing event
Joining White Men Against MAGA, as well as other SURJ affiliates, to canvass in Chester County, PA before the November election
Knocking on doors for Jamaal Bowman with canvassers from SURJ Westchester and SURJ National
Co-hosting a “Bring Your People” event with SURJ Westchester and SURJ National
Organizing an in-person SURJ NYC Chapter Meeting in Central Park
Participating in actions of civil disobedience as part of Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP)’s Seder in the Streets
Attending the National Day of Mourning in Plymouth, MA on Thanksgiving
Celebrating our community by attending the Release Aging People from Prison (RAPP) gala and Justice Committee (JC)’s Justice State of Bind fundraising events (more info below!)
Another important way SURJ NYC supports justice work is to move money to our Accountability Partners and other movement organizations, such as the Justice Committee (JC), the Manna-hatta Fund, Releasing Aging People from Prison (RAPP), New Yorkers for Reparations, and Communities United for Police Reform (CPR).
SURJ NYC moves money together in a few ways! We collect funds for our partners and other movement causes at monthly chapter meetings, in our weekly eblasts, and on social media. SURJ NYC members also raise funds directly for organizations, on our own, and in formation for events like Justice State of Mind and Releasing Aging People from Prison's gala. And, we re-distribute SURJ NYC funds to our partners.
We are proud to report that in 2024, SURJ NYC moved over $155,000 to our Partners!
We hope that you will join us to continue this important work in 2025 and beyond. Happy New Year!
In solidarity,
SURJ NYC