Redwood Peace & Justice Coalition
Upcoming Events
Aug 23, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMArcata, 670 11th St, Arcata, CA 95521, USAJoin us for a night of entertainment, inspiring performances, and meaningful networking, all while supporting a vital cause. Every contribution will go directly toward water distribution efforts in Gaza. Together, let’s stand united and bring hope during these challenging times
Sep 14, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PMArcata, 844 H St, Arcata, CA 95521, USAJoin us in this solidarity bike ride around the plaza and out to the marsh and back; it's a great way to network and make new friends while riding toward a common goal!
Oct 09, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PMArcata Presbyterian Church, 670 11th St, Arcata, CA 95521, USA
Our Mission
We, the Redwood Peace and Justice Coalition, seek to create an Arcata-Gaza sister city in Palestine to promote cultural exchange, medical and humanitarian aid, education and professional opportunities, as well as exchange of art, information, and trade.
We first presented the idea of a sister city with Gaza City to the council members on 10-16-2024 Arcata City Council Meeting, and since then, many supporters have been commenting in favor of the sister city project at each council meeting.
See the overwhelming public support of a sister city with Palestine expressed during the council meeting public comments starting at time code 6 minutes and 5 seconds:
We are looking to the example of Boulder, Colorado, because they have successfully provided an ambulance to Palestine through their sister city initiative. They are working to create a medical clinic.
See the Boulder-Nablus Sister City Project site below or
If Boulder can do it, Arcata can too!
Victories
The Redwood Peace and Justice Coalition were the main lobby force behind the campaign for getting the Palestine ceasefire resolution passed through the City of Arcata in March of 2024!
Check out our events and humanitarian work in Gaza--a collaboration between Arcata, CA-Gaza City Fellowship Association (Sister City Project) and Gaza City Municipality right here:
Thank you to all our partners, contributors, and friends for making this happen.
Active Fundraiser - Send Shea to Nablus, Palestine with the Boulder-Nablus Sister City delegation.
Shea FreeLove was drawn to Arcata, CA to attend Humboldt State University (now Cal Poly Humboldt) in 1999 as a theater major. Encouraging arts and entertainment as a founding member of the world-famous Humboldt Circus and helping to organize the 2024 Humboldt Juggling Festival. Shea developed his street performance and circus skills for the public at the Arcata Farmers Market. Performance artist, small business entrepreneur, and resident homeowner, with an emphasis on art and community building, aspiring to reach youth and the underserved areas.
Goal = $4.5k
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