Reasons to give to RCNV:
RCNV is amazing:
SELMA, Alabama Cultural Exchanges. 2 trips, March, 2019. "This trip has absolutely changed my life, no exaggeration. — Linnea, UCSC (2018)
TRAINING in NONVIOLENCE. Explore Kingian Nonviolent Conflict Reconciliation. Gain the skills needed to peacefully and effectively transform the seemingly endless violence in the world around us.
Inspiring the next generation of activists: Project ReGeneration nonviolence programs for local high school YOUTH.
Confronting poverty, racism & militarism: RCNV is the lead organizer for the Santa Cruz County POOR PEOPLE's CAMPAIGN
Impactful ART of NONVIOLENCE EXHIBITS: 2018 exhibits: Russell Brutsché, Art & Poetry from SC Main Jail; ARRT & the Pursuit of Hope; Marciano Cruz, Gaza in Color, Cosecha, TANA- Taller Arte Del Nuevo Amanacer; Black Lives in SC- What Matters…
Working toward Nonviolence and justice in the Middle East. The Palestine Justice Coalition sponsors speakers, hosts cultural and educational events and mobilizes public opinion for a political settlement to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
RCNV provides low-cost MEETING & EVENT space for the Santa Cruz community.
Only 4 part-time staff and many volunteers and interns accomplish all this amazing work! Thank you for your support!