COLLECTIVE ACTIONS - October 27, 2025

Social Justice Actions – Federal, State and County Actions


Hello, Social Justice Advocates! 

November is an important month as we plan for the remainder of 2025 and then look to activate in 2026 and beyond. We have two items of interest that we would like to invite you to take action. Thanks for your advocacy work!


Social Justice Coalition, First Congregational United Church of Christ, Boulder

ACTION ONE – Together Colorado's 2025 People's Assembly & Gubernatorial Forum

STATE ISSUE: Advocacy and Gubernatorial Forum

DEADLINE: RSVP by 10/12 for Event on November 16, 2025


DESCRIPTION: First Cong’s Social Justice Coalition invites you to attend Together Colorado’s 2025 People’s Assembly & Gubernatorial Forum on Sunday, November 16 at 2:00pm at Augustana Lutheran Church, Denver. The Assembly will reflect on our work this year, help shape our People’s Agenda for the next 18 months and hear directly from Colorado’s gubernatorial candidates about the issues that matter most to our communities. Click Here to RSVP HERE to attend the assembly. Laura Riihimaki, Jean Nelson and Linda Kowatch will organize carpools from First Cong leaving immediately following our congregational meeting Nov. 16. Please email linda@firstcong.net to join the carpool to this very important meeting.


ACTION A: RSVP HERE to attend Together Colorado's 2025 People's Assembly

ACTION B: Email linda@firstcong.net if you would like to join the carpool


FCC Contacts: Laura Riihimaki, Jean Nelson

Want to know more: Together Colorado 2025 People's Assembly, Click Here for the Flyer

ACTION 2: REMEMBER TO VOTE

COUNTY ISSUE: Mental health and School Meals for Students

DEADLINE: Today through November 4, 2025


ACTION A: Vote YES on Issue 1B

DESCRIPTION: Mental health doesn’t just affect individuals, it shapes communities, schools, workplaces, and neighborhoods. By voting YES on Issue 1B, Boulder County can expand access to care, strengthen crisis response, and provide support at every stage of life for youth, adults, families, and older adults.

 

Here’s what your support will fund:

·       Early intervention

·       Navigation

·       Crisis services

·       Treatment

·       Recovery


Mental Health is Community Health. Join us in building a stronger, healthier Boulder County.


FCC Contact: Linda Kowatch, Mental Health Ministry 

Want to know more: Together Colorado and Healthy Minds Stronger Communities

 

ACTION B: Vote YES on LL and MM

DESCRIPTION: Voting yes on Proposition LL will allow Colorado to keep money that has already been raised for Healthy School Meals for All. Voting yes on Proposition MM continues free school meals for all beyond this school year, while also increasing wages for front-line school nutrition professionals, training and equipping schools to use fresh ingredients, instead of processed products, and funding schools to purchase ingredients from Colorado farmers and ranchers. After Healthy School Meals for All is fully funded, Proposition MM will also support SNAP, a program that helps 300,000 Colorado families afford groceries each month, after millions of dollars in federal cuts.

 

Both LL and MM are needed to continue Colorado's Healthy School Meals for All program and keep kids fed.


FCC Contact: Laura Riihimaki, Social Justice Coalition

Want to know more: Together Colorado and Healthy School Meals for All


THANK YOU for participating in the Collective Actions!

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