Programs

  • Program 1 [2020]

    "The Boys Who said No" - production of a documentary film about nonviolent opposition to the Vietnam War particularly focused on opposition to the draft during this period. When released, thousands of people will view the film and learn about an important historical moment in American history. This film may also be used as part of a peace or nonviolence education curriculum.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $184.6K

  • Program 2 [2020]

    Resource Center for Nonviolence ProgramThe Center provides information regarding the philosophy and practice of nonviolence by offering educational programming through activities such as workshops, presentations, films, and printed or digital information. Due to COVID related restrictions beginning in March of 2020, the activities of the Center were greatly hampered. Accomplishments before the restrictions included a workshop with nationally recognized activist George Lakey attended by over 50 people, a First Friday art event entitled, "Unapologetically Black" which featured local and regional black artists attended by over 120 people, and other smaller events attended by over 50 people. Virtual events during the COVID restrictions included numerous book circles on racial equity education attended by over 150 people, monthly community conversations attended by over 150 people, the Santa Cruz Real Works Filim Festival, an annual filim festival showing documentaries attended by over 150 people, and an update regarding the Israeli/Palestinian conflict attended by over 50 people.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $89.8K

  • Program 3 [2020]

    Resource Center for Nonviolence Community CenterIn addition to its direct program contributions in support of nonviolence, the RCNV also operates a community center that serves as a resource for dozens of organizations and hundreds of visitors, for low cost or sometimes no cost (donated space for events and groups with limited funds.) In 2019, pre Covid-19 pandemic, the RCNV Community Center facility hosted over 550 events and meetings attended by over 8,500 people. 98 different organizations used the Center for meetings and public programs. In 2020, in person meetings and presentations were largely eliminated due to Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. During the first quarter of 2020, 26 groups used the center.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $66.6K