As part of our commitment to creating a more just, fair, and compassionate North Carolina, we are dedicated to making CJJ events accessible and welcoming to all participants! Click here to become familiar with some of the practices we employ to support this effort.
- Monday, May 18, 2026 at 08:00 PM
Freedom Vigils Movement 5/18 Virtual Training
Are you looking for a peaceful, powerful way to oppose this administration’s cruel attacks on immigrants and horrific human rights abuses?
If so, please join The Workers Circle on May 18 at 8:00 PM ET where you’ll learn tips and tactics for organizing a Freedom Vigil to show solidarity with our immigrant neighbors and friends. All are welcome to join this call, whether or not you are a seasoned vigil organizer or are new to this strategy for resistance.
Freedom Vigils are public gatherings that shine a light on the cruel realities of detention and deportation, and demand they come to an end. They offer a way for you to build power and community. Held outside detention sites, courthouses, jails, and other public spaces, they are led by local community members like you. On this call you will hear ideas, resources, and lessons learned from people organizing Freedom Vigils across the country. There is plenty of room for creativity at these peaceful, family-friendly events; you will learn and exchange ideas to inspire you in planning your vigil- whether it's your first time or you're building on past experience. You will also learn about the support available to guide you in organizing your vigil — you are not in this alone!
- Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM
WNC Votes Coalition Canvassing Event
It's easy. It's effective. And it's fun! Our deep canvassing approach is focused on listening to voters' experiences and concerns. And engaging in honest conversations, based on empathy and support, is one of the most effective ways of helping sporadic voters feel empowered and ready to vote.
We'll provide everything you need—training, voter lists, voting info materials, water and snacks—and we'll pair you up with an experienced partner. Sign up now at https://www.wncvotes.org/event/may-canvass-asheville/. - Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 07:00 PM
Faith, Democracy, & the Choose Love Not ICE Campaign Briefing
Protect Democracy and Interfaith Alliance invite you to a viewing of their newest ad in the Choose Love, Not ICE campaign. You’ll hear from a local affiliate about what Choose Love, Not ICE looks like on the ground. Broader strategy and future plans for the Choose Love, Not ICE campaign will also be discussed, with a Q & A section at the end.
- Friday, June 19, 2026 at 06:00 PM
CJJ-W Shabbat Potluck Gathering 6-19-26
RSVP to this EventWhat better thing is there to do in difficult times than come together in community?! So, let's break bread, talk about how to stay sane, share ways to take action, and enjoy each other's company!
We'll be meeting in a centralized location in Asheville (venue address shared once you register) Bring a dish to share (Please label your food with ingredients). Feel free to invite your friends. All are welcome (Jewish and non-Jewish)! - Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 01:30 PM
WNC Postcarding Event
RSVP to this EventJoin WNC Votes!, the Interfaith Action Network (IAN), the UU Congregation of Asheville, and Carolina Jews for Justice for a voter outreach postcarding event! Together, we will write postcards to registered Black voters, who have historically been harmed by injustice and underrepresented across North Carolina, as part of the Center for Common Ground’s Reclaim Our Vote initiative.
We will provide names, addresses, postcards, postage and supplies, as well as sample text for writing to voters, however, we are asking attendees to consider making a donation to help defray the cost of postage ($10 - $20 suggested), or bring some postcard stamps. There is no obligation to contribute financially. If you can help us write postcards, please come!
