Indivisible Resisters Contra Costa
Get ready for the November 3rd election by being active and engaged to reach the goal of the biggest voter turnout ever. IRCC has compiled a list of volunteer opportunities here to get out the vote locally and nationwide. This list will be updated, so check back for more opportunities. Whether you’re working the polls, writing postcards, making calls, canvassing, or talking to your neighbors, you will make a difference in this Midterm where every vote matters.
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Saturday Protests
Events take place in Walnut Creek, Concord or Pleasant Hill from 11:30am to 12:30pm. Saturday Protest schedule is here. We sometimes do “field trips”—check this page for information and sign up for the IRCC Newsletter.Stay safe in the heat! We have several rolling coolers with water, snacks, and cold washcloths, as well as some cooling misters. Ask a peace ambassador in an orange vest for assistance if you need any of these items.
August 8 - Liberty Bell Plaza, corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd & Broadway, 1400 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek. Rally in plaza, then Honk & Wave on S. Main St. and Mt. Diablo Blvd.
August 15 - “Be Brave With Us” National Overpass Visibility Action. Ygnacio Valley Rd. and Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. Honk & Wave with the IRCC Overpass Visibility Brigade on the Iron Horse Trail pedestrian bridge and sidewalks.
August 22 - Todos Santos Plaza, Concord. Rally at corner of Salvio St. & Grant St. behind the park's stage followed by a short march to Galindo St. for a Honk and Wave.
August 29 - Federal Immigration Court, 1855 Gateway Blvd., Concord. Meet on the sidewalk on Clayton Road side for Honk & Wave.
September 5 - Pleasant Hill City Hall rally, followed by Honk & Wave on Gregory Ln. and Contra Costa Blvd.
Saturday Food Drives: bring nonperishable food donations for our Neighbor to Neighbor Food Pantry.
See the IRCC Calendar for more events taking place throughout Contra Costa County.
For Saturday Protest text reminders, sign up at the red button.
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Immigrant Support / Neighbor to Neighbor Food Pantry
Learn more about volunteering to support our immigrant community by joining the IRCC Immigrant Support Team. —>Sign up at the red button below.
In partnership with Commit to Democracy, we show up outside of Concord Immigration Court as a supportive presence. Learn more about Federal Court Outside Presence, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-11:30am.
The IRCC Neighbor to Neighbor Food Pantry is open Mondays, 6-7pm, at 1760 Clayton Rd, Concord, CA. In collaboration with Monument Impact, the Pantry provides food to community members in need.-The Food Pantry needs volunteers! Learn about volunteering here.
-Donate nonperishable food at our Saturday Protests, and at these locations. Donate funds to the Food Pantry here.
More ways to get involved: IRCC has compiled this Volunteer and Resource List. -
Get Involved: Sign up for the IRCC Weekly Newsletter / Volunteer with IRCC
Subscribe to the IRCC Weekly Newsletter at the button. Stay informed about actions and events every week. —>Read the July 28 IRCC Newsletter
Seeking volunteers! Help organize Saturday Protests, strategize for the midterm elections, support our immigrant community, join the Overpass Visibility Brigade, become a peace ambassador at our events, reach out to young voters, or lend your tech skills, perform a song at a demonstration, join the IRCC Legal Observer Team. Learn more about actions and opportunities at the Volunteer page.For a list of volunteer opportunities, and to contact the Subgroup Coordinator about your interests: go here.