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Community Alliance of Lane County has been working since 1966 to create a more just and peaceful community. We seek to collaborate with organizations, institutions, government and individuals to bring about lasting change. Please visit the links below to explore the work happening and see where you can help…
- Progressive Responses: Action for Peaceful Tomorrows
- Back 2 Back: Allies for Human Dignity (B2B)
- Shelter Rights
- Truth in Recruiting
- Springfield Alliance for Equality and Respect (SAfER)
We are located in Eugene, Oregon and work primarily in Eugene, Springfield and outlying rural areas. We have paid program and administrative staff, a volunteer Board of Directors and Advisory Council, steering committees, and hundreds of other volunteers and interns that donate thousands of hours of service every year. We work closely in collaboration with area grassroots organizations, non-profits, and educational organizations. We are a 501(c)3, non-profit organization. | Read more about CALC | Donate to CALC
Our most recent blogs…
Forum on Racism – May 24th
FORUM ON RACISM -Looking at Lane County- @ Tsunami Books, 2585 Willamette ST — Eugene, May 24th, 6pm. This will be an honest Panel discussion about the state of Racism Locally. With presentations from several organizations and a question & answer section. Come to learn and take action on: *Prisons* *Profiling* *Racism* & *Building Community Responses* Co-sponsors and presenters from: -Building Bridges- Youth Empowerment -Sponsors Program -Lane County NAACP -Center for Intercultural Organizing -CALC: Community Alliance of...
read moreWhen Will it Stop?!?
In the last two days the public learned of a second case in which a superior officer in the Air Force overturned a court martial conviction for sexual assault of a lessor ranking officer. We also learned that the Lt. Col. Krusinski who heads the Air Force’s Sexual Assault Prevention unit has been charged with—yes, it’s true—sexual assault. The public has also learned in the past few months about epidemics of sexual assault at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs and at the Lackland Air Force Base, the only basic training...
read moreMay 4 – The Water Front – Free Film at CALC **NEW DATE**
The Water Front, is a powerful documentary about a community rising up to challenge their municipal system to provide clean, affordable water. They face privatization and corruption and practice effective community mobilization. This movie’s narratives intertwine such important themes as environmental racism, capitalism, social good, and community action. What a great film to celebrate Earth Week, and think about the implications of these themes in our own community. May 4, 6:00 pm 458 Blair...
read moreInvisible No More! Contact your Senators – “rape should never be an occupational hazard”
It takes an act of Congress. When I first sat down with Amy and Kirby two years ago and they interviewed me about my experience in the Navy, I was terrified to tell my story about being a survivor of military rape. More than my fear though, I was committed to giving survivors a voice. I wanted the women and men like me out there to know they weren’t alone. Today, we have a chance to take this one step further. Help us protect our service men and women from sexual assault and protect our survivors by standing with us to move prosecution...
read moreApril 14th – Human Rights: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow: Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Recently we commemorated the anniversary of Dr. King’s assassination…hear from youth why his message is still so relevant. Local Youth read works by Dr. King and perform pieces reflecting on his legacy and Human Rights in our community. Sunday, April 14, 2:00pm. COZMIC, corner of 8th and Charnelton, Eugene. FREE EVENT
read moreTax Day! April 15 – Fund Human Needs NOT WAR!
Tax Day April 15th Downtown Post Office 520 Willamette, Eugene A broad coalition of peace, justice and labor activists have organized a series of actions calling on Congress to redirect war dollars to fund education, job creation, universal health care, and other vital services. In addition, activists are demanding the USPS maintain Saturday delivery and keep the Gateway Processing Plant in Springfield open 11:00 am – Events kick off Organizers provide taxpayers the opportunity to decide where their tax dollars go, by...
read moreApril 22 – Movie: The Invisible War, part of Sexual Violence Awareness Week
Relentless pressure on Congress and the military is what it will take to stop the epidemic of sexual assault within the military. The solution will require the military to move everything about reporting and dealing with sexual assault incidents outside the chain of command, something they don’t want to do, as “command” is central to their functioning. Congress must change some laws to make this happen; a particularly egregious example of needed law change allows a commanding officer to undo a military court...
read more11th Annual Cesar Chavez Celebration!
Thursday, April 4th, 6:30 pm., please join CALC and SAfER in our annual Celebration of the work of Cesar Chavez. The event will be help at Maple Elementary School, 2109 J Street Springfield, and will feature youth, El Mariachi de Sol, refreshments, community resource tables, and the recipient of the Human Rights...
read more10 Years After the Iraq Invasion: What Iraqis are Saying
Wednesday, March 20, 7:00 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Eugene (1685 W. 13th), come hear Cathy Breen report on her time in Iraq where she talked to Iraqis about their conditions, 10 years after the US Invasion of Iraq.
read moreHappy Birthday Michael!
Our own Michael Carrigan just celebrated his 60th Birthday! He requests no gifts, but if you can a donation may be made to CALC, in honor of his 40 years of peace and justice activism. You may donate safely and securely, using the Network for Good link on the right and designate “Michael” in the purpose category. Here’s to many more years of sign waving, negotiating advocating and community building. We live in a better place thanks to your...
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