North County Justice Allies to hold public meeting Nov. 18

All are welcome to attend the North County Justice Allies at its first public meeting Nov. 18 as a newly incorporated 501(c) (4) public benefit organization. North County Justice Allies promotes social welfare activities with a focus on the support and protection of underrepresented and marginalized groups in the local community.

The organization encourages collaborative social justice action. NCJA works with groups, including Border Angels, Community Resource Center, North County LGBTQ Resource Center, Los Angelitos. NCJA supports grassroots organizations focused on gun violence prevention, climate justice, and immigrant/asylum rights, just to name a few.

The meeting will be held Monday, Nov. 18, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at Encinitas Library Community Room, 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas, 92024. The event will feature guest speaker Encinitas Mayor Catherine Blakespear. Topics: “Women and Politics” and “Local Opportunities for Activism.”

After a short business meeting, members and guests will meet the NCJA board of directors and hear about the organization’s plans for the future.

Please bring items to the event in support of the Community Resource Center Holiday Giving Drive suitable for teen boys (clothing, shoes, ear buds, skateboards, basketballs, etc.).

For more information and to RSVP, visit www.ncjusticeallies.org.