Connecting for Justice (@SoJust Open House)

How are you doing with your New Year’s Resolution to get out there and meet people? Are you looking for volunteer opportunities? Ready to finally make that career move that will make you happy?

Attend Connecting for Justice to meet like-minded progressives and get connected to great social justice organizations in Boston. We’re all about building a cross-issue progressive community and network in Boston. We’re doing it by putting the social back in social justice. We create welcoming spaces that foster relationship-building across issue silos.

Socializing for Justice has grown to nearly 2700 members since 2006 and hosted nearly 200 events. Haven’t been to a Socializing for Justice event? It’s time to meet 100+ friendly SoJusters!

Cost: $5-$20 collected at the door. Donate $10 or more to enter a door raffle. Raffle entrants also choose which local organization receives 25% of proceeds. A great spread of complimentary appetizers will be provided.

THIS IS NOT A MEETING No Program. No Speaker. Just Us. For Justice.

As always, we’ll help you meet people - so no worries if you’re new to SoJust. Plus, we’ll have “I’m Looking For” and “Ask Me About” tags, our popular Jobs Board, and Action Stations to make it even more likely you’ll find the right connections.

Want to cross-promote your events and campaigns? Looking for like-minded progressives to hang out with in Boston? Are you new to the area and looking for groups to get involved in? Psyched about building strong cross-issue coalitions? Join us!

Yes, we mean you. Members are all ages, races, genders, sexual orientations, levels of activism and professions. Some just moved to Boston and others were born here. We hope you see someone like yourself and meet someone you otherwise wouldn’t have.

Hey Organizers! If you’re involved with a group or project and want to spread the word, bring flyers for the free lit table. Action Stations - if you have an action that can be done in 2 minutes (sign a petition) or within 2 weeks of the event (attend rally, stuff mass mailing) bring it so SoJusters can get connected to you and your work. This is not a typical tabling event - there will be lots of opportunity to schmooze and network! Email robbie @ robbiesamuels.com for more information about the Action Stations.

Job Seekers and Hiring Managers: Mark McCurdy, The NonProfit Career Coach will review your nonprofit resume for free at the event. Meet Mark at the Jobs Board. Looking? Bring your resume! Hiring? Bring your job posting!

ACCESSIBILITY: Must be 21+ to enter after 7PM. The venue is physically accessible - elevator is in the back of the room, accessible restroom is located on a different floor and we’ve been told are big enough for manual, but not motor-powered, wheelchairs.

PARKING: Lir is across from the Hynes Convention Center. Parking near Lir can be difficult - you could get lucky or you could drive around for 30 or more minutes. There are parking garages by Back Bay station and Sheraton hotel. Best bet is to take the T to Back Bay or Hynes Convention Center (which is the closest T stop).

HELP SPREAD THE WORD! Invite your friends to the Facebook event http://on.fb.me/1E1IHnm Join the SoJust Facebook group: http://on.fb.me/SoJust On Twitter? Follow @SoJust and SoJust’s Co-Founder@RobbieSamuels and tweet about this event using #sojust

SOCIALIZING FOR JUSTICE - www.sojust.org SoJust is not a non-profit 501(c)(3). We’re a grassroots volunteer-run member-supported cross-issue progressive community that’s been growing steadily since August 2006. We have 2650+ members, hosted 190+ events and manage an online hub of progressive events and resources at www.sojust.org. If you’ve benefited from this cross-issue progressive network, please contribute the suggested annual membership fee of $25. You may do this online or at any of our events. Thank you for helping us continue to provide a space for like-minded progressives of all stripe