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About CALC

The 1966 mission of CALC was to mobilize opposition to the Vietnam War. Over forty years later, CALC continues to challenge militarism, but has deepened our mission to educate and mobilize for peace, human dignity and social, racial and economic justice.

We address root causes of oppression by seeking to change attitudes, behaviors, and policy through education, activism, and cultural means.

We challenge ourselves and others to address privilege and power, to work collaboratively as effective allies, and help build leadership, especially for disempowered and marginalized people.

We work with and for a multi-racial, multi-class, multi-gendered, multi-generational movement on social justice issues and projects.

Our main programs are:
Back 2 Back: Allies for Human Dignity (B2B)
Committee for Countering Military Recruitment (CCMR)
Draft and Conscientious Objection Counseling Program
Progressive Responses (PR)
Springfield Alliance for Equality and Respect (SAfER)

We are located in Eugene, Oregon and work primarily in Eugene, Springfield and outlying rural areas. We have paid program and administrative staff, a volunteer Board of Directors and Advisory Council, steering committees, and hundreds of other volunteers and interns that donate thousands of hours of service every year. We work closely in collaboration with area grassroots organizations, non-profits, and educational organizations. We are a 501(c)3, non-profit organization.

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Historical and long-term work

Transitioning from predominantly white peace group to social justice organization with diverse leadership and membership.

Mentoring, supporting and aiding organizers and activists, including youth.

Building collaborative networks and allies, with a focus on groups historically kept apart.

Advancing social justice movement by addressing root causes, intersectionality of oppressions and the importance of ally work.

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Our accomplishments include:

A Stand Against Hate: Creating Back2Back: Allies for Human Dignity; challenging hate groups; organizing neighborhood leafleting and vigils against hate; supporting targeted groups; raising awareness on how hate groups threaten community safety and democracy; traveling photo exhibits to dispel stereotypes: What Does Family Look Like?, Mixed Communities – Shared Identities, and We are Neighbors; Social Justice Film, Dinner and Discussion evenings

Human Rights, Focus On Youth Of Color, LGBT Youth: Creating Springfield Alliance for Equality and Respect (SAfER); improving learning environments for students of color and LGBTIQ students (advocated for multicultural liaisons; funds and services for English Language Learners); annual youth-lead bi-lingual Cesar Chavez birthday event; MLK student essay and art contests and celebrations; human rights awards; supporting Gay-Straight Alliances; organizing/supporting Day of Silence; organizing LGBTIQ-friendly school personnel network; mobilizing religious activists to oppose anti-gay ballot measures; advocating for transgender safety/rights; producing original interview-based plays promoting inclusiveness; organizing and creating mural projects with youth.

Peace: Providing information and counseling regarding military service; opposing wars and militarism while educating about failed foreign policies through rallies, public forums, newspaper ads, and articles; organizing Israel/Palestinian Film and Forum series.

Economic Justice: Organizing Human Rights Harvest event, demonstrating that food and shelter are basic human rights; Organizing and coordinating Springfield Shelter Rights Alliance; advocating for county policy on emergency shelter in severe weather, dispersed camping laws, centralized services for those who are homeless; providing information on services; open house art display of art by homeless and at-risk of homeless youth.

Immigration: Countering anti-immigrant attitudes, including “We are Neighbors” photo exhibit of local immigrants’ contributions; working with immigrants advocating just immigration policies.