[Northampton-GP] Invitation to Solidarity Fundraiser (Latino representation in Holyoke)

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Invitation to Solidarity Fundraiser (Latino representation in Holyoke)

Friends, Colleagues, Educators and Organizers for Social Justice: 

Please forward this email invitation to your lists.  This is a critical 
moment 
in Holyoke politics.  Our solidarity and financial support are urgently 
needed 
at this time.  Thank you in advance.  

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday!
-Agustin Lao-Montes, Jennifer Cannon, Preston Smith, Mary Bombardier 



INVITATION TO SOLIDARITY FUNDRAISER: SUNDAY NOVEMBER 2ND
PLEASE HELP ELECT GLADYS LEBRON-MARTINEZ TO THE HOLYOKE SCHOOL COMMITTEE!

You are invited to a fundraiser and party for Gladys Lebron-Martinez on 
Sunday
November 2nd, 3-6 PM, at the home of Agustin Lao-Montes, 1335 Bay Road, 
Amherst (see below for directions).

Come help celebrate and support longtime community organizer Gladys
Lebron-Martinez run for Holyoke school committee.  While more than 75% of 
the public school children in Holyoke are Latino, there are currently NO 
Latinos on the school committee.  Latino representation is long overdue.  
There is no one more committed and dedicated to the welfare of all Holyoke 
children than Gladys.

Gladys is running for school committee in Ward 1 which includes the
neighborhoods of Churchill and the Flats.  These are predominantly Latino
neighborhoods, yet the school committee representative from Ward 1 has been 
the same Caucasian man for the past 8 years, and he's running again!  Gladys 
has been a Holyoke resident for over 20 years, her children have attended 
Holyoke public schools, and Gladys is a well respected community organizer 
and 
activist.  Please show your solidarity and support her campaign!

Gladys won the October 7th primary (thank you to everyone who supported this 
first round).  Now our support is needed more than ever.  Elections are on 
Tuesday, November 4th.  Her opponent has organized a strong campaign to 
retain 
his seat and keep the Latino voice out of Holyoke politics.

Come hear Gladys talk about her candidacy and the issues facing her 
community.
We will celebrate Gladys' distinguished career as a Holyoke community 
organizer and anticipate her victory on November 4th.  Light refreshments 
will 
be served.  Please feel free to bring your favorite beverage.

ALL FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE URGENTLY NEEDED AT THIS TIME AND WILL BE 
GREATLY APPRECIATED!  Your contributions will help cover the cost of renting 
vans for transportation on voting day (November 4th) and the cost of radio 
public service announcements.  Thank you in advance for supporting this 
critical campaign.

If you are unable to attend the fundraiser and would like to contribute to 
Gladys' campaign, please send your checks to:

The Committee to Elect Gladys Lebron-Martinez
PO Box 6341
Holyoke, MA
01040


HELP NEEDED ON ELECTION DAY, NOVEMBER 4TH!  If you can offer a couple hours 
of 
your time to help with transportation to and from the polls, or door 
knocking, 
please call the Committee to Elect Gladys Lebron-Martinez at: 535-5075


For more information please call fundraiser hosts:
Agustin Lao-Montes: 253-5331
Jen Cannon: 253-8808
Preston Smith: 534-6806
Mary Bombardier: 586-9988


DIRECTIONS TO FUNDRAISER:
 From Holyoke
Take Rte 116 North, pass Mt Holyoke College on right.  After Atkins Farms on 
left, take an immediate right onto Bay Road.  1335 Bay Road will be on your 
right hand side, before the Belchertown town line.  Balloons will be on 
mailbox.  

 From Amherst
Take Rte 116 South, pass Hampshire College on your right.  Take a left onto 
Bay Road before Atkins Farms.  1335 Bay Road will be on your right hand side, 

before the Belchertown town line.  Balloons will be on mailbox.  



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