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US Senator Blumenthal to join "Evening of Education & Action" this Mon
This Monday Sept 30 at the Ridgefield Playhouse, US Senator Blumenthal will join the local progressive convention
US Senator Blumenthal will join the local progressive convention “Evening of Education & Action” which focuses on issues including the possible effects of Project 2025, reproductive rights, immigration, housing, civil rights, and the economy. This Monday Sept 30 at the Ridgefield Playhouse, six expert speakers will “educate” and 24 organizations will have “Action Tables” where attendees can learn more about causes that resonate with them.
“We know that people are overwhelmed. Women have died because of abortion bans. Housing is limited. The presidential election looms. We created this event so that people could feel in control; they can hear experts, ask questions, and chat with a huge range of organizations in-person,” said Ridgefield resident Glori Norwitt, who organized the event with friends Jessica Mancini and Erin Byrne.
Speakers will cover a range of important topics:
- -Dan Barrett, Legal Director of ACLU of CT, speaking on Project 2025
- -Amanda Skinner, President & CEO of Planned Parenthood of Southern New England, speaking on reproductive rights
- -Glenda Armstrong, President of Danbury NAACP, speaking on civil rights
- -Dan O’Keefe, speaking on the economy
- -Sarah Fox, CEO of CT Coalition to End Homelessness, speaking on housing
- -Maggie Mitchell Salem, Executive Director of IRIS, speaking on immigration
- - Moms Demand Action (gun violence prevention)
- -She Leads Justice (advocating for under-resourced, marginalized women in CT)
- -Community Food Rescue / CAAWC (helping people and strengthening
- -203 Action (tri-partisan community activist group)
- -New American Dream (immigrant support re education, health & civic engagement)
- -Girls With Impact (business and leadership education for girls)
- -The Center for Empowerment and Education (domestic violence, sexual
- -Make the Road CT (improving healthcare for CT immigrants)
- -Planned Parenthood SNE (essential health care, abortion care, sex
- -PPVotesCT (advocacy for reproductive rights)
- -CT Against Gun Violence (gun violence prevention)
- -ACLU of CT Rise Pac (defend and expand civil rights and liberties)
- -Danbury NAACP (civil rights to eliminate race-based discrimination)
- -CT Coalition to End Homelessness (organizing and assistance to end
- -Triangle Community Center (programming and resources for LGBTQ+
- -Ridgefield Pride (programming and resources for LGBTQ+ community)
- -Bethel CT Pride (programming and resources for LGBTQ+
- -Apex Community Care (advocacy and health services)
- -Ridgefield Democratic Town Committee
- -IRIS (assistance for refugees and immigrants from around the world)
- -ReSisters (grassroots activists promoting progressive causes)
- -The Reach Fund of CT (provides financial assistance to abortion patients in
- -States United (gun violence prevention)
Afterwards, Q&A will be moderated by Karen DuBois-Walton.
In the lobby of the Playhouse, 24 organizations will have “Action Tables” where
attendees can learn more, sign up to volunteer, and/or donate, including:
community)
assault, bullying, separation, divorce, self-esteem)
education)
homelessness)
community)
community)
CT)
Additionally, ACLU of CT Rise PAC has partnered with Ben & Jerry’s and will serve
free ice cream, to remind everyone of the importance of voting.
Attendees can also chat with current and prospective legislators in the lobby. Confirmed to join are State Senator Julie Kushner, State Senator Ceci Maher, State Senate Candidate Nick Simmons, Danbury Mayor Roberto Alves, State Rep Farley Santos, and State Rep Candidate Savet Constantine.
Attendees can purchase $10 tickets at impactmultiplying.com or at the door.
Follow their Facebook and Instagram pages at “impactmultiplying”.
Doors open at 6:00pm. Speakers begin at 6:30pm. See you there!
