TOP 10 Nonviolent resistance in Santa Cruz, California

The Resource Center for Nonviolence, located at 612 Ocean Street in Santa Cruz, California, is dedicated to promoting the powerful combination of nonviolence and antiracism. Our multiracial volunteers, staff, donors, and board members are committed to creating a community for personal and social transformation, advocacy, and reconciliation. We offer workshops and seminars to educate and engage the public on nonviolence and antiracism, aiming to create a more just and equitable world. Our facility is available for event rentals at nonprofit pricing, and we host a variety of events and celebrations. Join us in our mission to foster peace and justice through understanding, inspired by the values of Martin Luther King Jr.'s Beloved Community. Through our programs such as the Transformative Justice Leadership Initiative (TJLI), we aim to address the issues of living in a historically segregated community and promote transformative leadership education and training. Visit us to explore exhibits of local and regional art expressing multiracial cultures, social criticism, and visions for change. Join the Palestine Justice Coalition, a group of local activists working towards a political settlement to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Together, let's create a more peaceful and inclusive society.