We are so grateful to have been able to host a workshop by the People's Community Medics for a second time this past week. This time around they empowered us to treat victims of tear gas and blunt force trauma, two very common injuries for front line resistance to state violence.

There is so much community-based knowledge to tap into, that is why CDP is committed to hosting weekly community conversation hours (CCH) before our strategy meetings. These CCH very closely model the neighborhood assemblies outlined in our initiative that creates participatory budgeting for the entire city's budget in Oakland. With a regular space for all people to meet and gather we can share and learn from one another. As an informed population, we can begin to meet the needs within our own and other's communities.
Do you have something you would like to share with the community? Or is there something you are curious to learn about? Contact us on the web or check out one of our upcoming events listed below!

You're invited to CDP's 2nd Sunday Potluck! December 11th 6:30pm @ The Omni Commons Check out the facebook event to get an idea of what others will be bringing. See you there!  4th Sundays are for SciFi, but in this case it's 3rd Sunday! Join us December 18th @6:30pm at The Omni Commons to discuss Flatland by Edwin A. Abbott. Pick up a copy for under $1 or check out the PDF Join us for Happy Hour text banking! We use this time to socialize with one another while contacting our supporters. Wednesday, December 14th 6:30pm @Luka's Taproom 2221 Broadway, Oakland Save the date for our next street outreach!  December 18th 1-4pm Location TBA Street outreach is a critical piece of our campaign, we go to different neighborhoods around Oakland to explore the needs and visions of all community members.

A warm welcome to our newest member, Alissa!  It's our collective brilliance and dedication that keeps us going strong, we are so grateful for her unique contributions and can't wait to keep growing our community!