Rise up!
together
TAKE action
This Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, join Americans nationwide in pausing purchases from major corporations enabling this administration's attacks on our values and communities.
Target Companies:
Target - Rolled back DEI initiatives, ending programs for Black employees, cutting support for Black-owned businesses, and removing LGBTQ+ products
Amazon - CEO Jeff Bezos donated over $1 million to this administration; maintains monopolistic practices and dangerous working conditions
Home Depot - Allowing ICE agents to illegally detain and kidnap laborers from their stores
How to Participate:
Full Blackout - Don't buy anything from these three stores during this week
Redirect Spending - Shop small, local, or with businesses that affirm our humanity
Join the Movement - Pledge to be a conscious consumer
Amplify - Spread the word in conversation and online
Use your dollars to make a statement. Connect with loved ones and rediscover what matters. LEARN MORE
SUPPORT REGIONAL NETWORKS
805 Immigrant Rapid Response Network - Volunteer as hotline operator, legal observer, or accompaniment provider
DONATE TO: 805 Undocu Emergency Assistance Fund and Santa Barbara Immigrant Legal Defense Center - Donate to support advocacy across our tri-county region
MAKE CALLS
CONTACT REP. CARBAJAL - Support his opposition to mass deportation efforts
Phone: (805) 730-1710
DEMAND LOCAL PROTECTION - Push Santa Barbara County supervisors to limit ICE cooperation
Contact State Senator Monique Limón: (805) 965-0862
Contact Assemblymember Gregg Hart: (805) 564-1649
Don't Forget Your Federal Senators:
Senator Adam Schiff: (202) 224-3841
Senator Alex Padilla: (202) 224-3553
Calling Tips: Always provide your ZIP code. One issue per call. Call daily if possible - Republicans outpace Democrats 4-to-1 in calls. Every voice matters.
OUR ENVIRONMENT NEEDS YOU: The Los Padres ForestWatch offers countless ways to get involved in hands-on conservation work. Volunteer, donate, or learn how you can help safeguard the wilderness right in our backyard.
STAY informed
Know Your Rights Printable Cards
As a protester, you are afforded the constitutional right to assemble and express your views peacefully. Law enforcement, including Federal agencies such as ICE, is often used during times of public dissent. Ensure you are clear on your rights before attending a protest
Know Your Rights Printable Download (English)
Know Your Rights Printable Download (Spanish)
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Our Community, Our Power: Events That Make a Difference
At Indivisible SYV, we believe democracy thrives when communities come together to take action. We're neighbors, friends, and advocates united by our shared commitment to protecting and strengthening our democracy.
Making Democracy Work Through Community Action
Our events turn concern into action and isolation into connection. Whether you're a seasoned activist or just finding your voice, there's a place for you at Indivisible SYV.
Voter Outreach & Education - From postcarding parties to voter registration drives, we work year-round to ensure every eligible voter has the information and motivation they need.
Rallies & Public Demonstrations - We organize peaceful gatherings while addressing today's most pressing issues.
Why Our Community Matters Now
National politics can feel overwhelming, but here in the Santa Ynez Valley, we have the power to create real change through sustained community engagement. Every postcard written, every sign made, every voice raised at our events ripples outward, contributing to a larger movement for justice and democracy.