Soulardarity

How to Power a City Screening
2024-06-09 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Detroit School of Arts 123, 123 Selden St., Detroit, Michigan, 48201, United States
Join Soulardarity for food and a film to kick off the Summer! We’ll be screening How to Power a City, a documentary directed by Melanie LaRosa. This film highlights efforts of Highland Park residents when 1,000+ residential street lights were removed by DTE Energy in 2011 due to a city debt. Learn about the fight to relight neighborhoods with community-owned solar street lights. This film explores the real-life struggles of energy burden that marginalized BIPOC communities experience.

We’ll offer different ticket tiers all of which will include dinner! So buy a ticket and bring a friend.

Check out the trailer below and here directly from Melanie LaRosa!

This screening will be held at the Detroit School of Arts

Parking Details: DSA has parking located between Woodward and Cass Ave, Behind the DSO with metered parking in the front of the DSO and free handicap parking behind and on the side of DSA- 123 Selden 48201.

By attending the “How to Power a City” documentary screening, you will help us raise funds to bring awareness, inspire action, and create a positive impact within our community. Together, let’s shine a light on the issues that matter and work towards a brighter future for all. In Solidarity with Soulardarity

Just Transition Workshop
2024-05-25 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Detroit)
After centuries of global plunder, the profit-driven economy rooted in patriarchy and white supremacy is unfairly undermining the life support systems of the planet. The unsustainable motto is to prioritize personal gain over neighbors and the environment. It’s time for a change. How do we overcome these practices that seem insurmountable? How do we juggle all of these solutions when there are so many (and not all of them seem real)? The Just Transition framework from the Climate Justice Alliance offers a path forward—practices and principles for sustainable living without exploitation. Are you ready to join in liberating our soil and souls, decolonizing our imaginations, and embracing a new way forward? Let’s unite to stop the harmful, build the new, and change the rules. Transition is inevitable; justice requires our intentional efforts.

This spring Soulardarity will host its first community-driven Just Transition Workshop on MAY 25, 2024. We are inviting Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park Residents interested in finding out how to actually own the tools and framework to dissolve and overcome these extractive practices and find real solutions that are local, ecological, and honoring of all people. This workshop is FREE to attend. Time & Location of the workshop will be shared with those that register using this PRE-REGISTRATION form. Space is limited, so please don’t wait to reserve your seat. Your safety is our safety and none of your information will be shared outside of organizational use.

The first 30 people to sign up & attend will receive a $40 gift card!

RSVP HERE!

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Questions? Email max@soulardarity.com!

Annual Membership & Board Election Meeting
2024-05-17 17:30 - 19:30 UTC
We’re saving you a seat for our Annual Membership & Board Election Meeting that is sure to be an INCREDIBLE event! Let’s gather together at the University of Michigan Detroit Center, have some amazing food, hear how the we have been moving forward in Q2, get ready for the great events and initiatives coming soon, and participate in our yearly Board Election! Your presence is so valued and needed – we can’t wait to see you there! Oh, and bonus points for inviting someone else to join you & share the flyer below! RSVP below!

Do you live in Highland Park and are interested in running for the board? Fill out the candidate form DUE BY MAY 5TH!

Click Here to fill out the candidate form!

Listen to our Board Chair, Ken Bates, talk about his experience on the board!

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Feast for Funds with Soulardarity! Fundraise with us at Famous Dave's!
2024-05-02 12:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que, 20300 E Thirteen Mile Rd, Roseville, Michigan, 48066
Everyone has to eat, and let’s be honest…it feels even better when eating for a cause! On May 2nd, Soulardarity is raising money to continue the fight for energy democracy! If you dine in, take out, or order online on Thursday May 2nd at Famous Dave’s in Roseville between 12pm – 8pm and you mention the Soulardarity Feast for Funds, we will receive 20% of the total sales. Great food, a good cause, and awesome people? What are you waiting for! RSVP at the link below today!

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Highland Park Campaign Team Meeting
2024-04-22 17:30 - 19:00 UTC
The Highland Park Campaign Team is getting back together! This spring, we have MUCH to talk about! Gather your neighbors and fellow Highland Parkers to get updates on our Whole Homes, Whole Communities project, talk about upcoming workshops and events in Highland Park through Soulardarity, and talk about what matters MOST to you in Highland Park this year – along with finding out how you can continue to make a difference through volunteering! Hosted on Zoom, make sure you RSVP for this meeting together! RSVP BELOW!

Dismantle DTE Utility Clinic
2024-04-03 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Avalon Village, 24 Avalon Street, highland park, Michigan, 48203, United States
Know Your DTE Consumer Rights

COMMUNITY EVENT

Wednesday, April 3, 2024 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET

Calling all Highland Parkers: Are you having trouble with affording your DTE bill? Not getting any real support? Feeling like your rights as a customer have been violated? Come to the Homework House for a Ratepayer Clinic Wednesday, April 3rd 6-8pm at Avalon Village (24 Avalon Street Highland Park, MI 48203)!

During the clinic you’ll learn how to navigate and get support with past-due DTE bills, shutoffs, and other issues — and to learn about YOUR RIGHTS as a DTE customer. Community volunteers will work with you one-on-one to assess your issue, see what affordability programs you’re eligible for, and help you with applying!

Food & childcare will be provided. Hosted by community members of the Dismantle DTE campaign, the Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition & Soulardarity. With free legal information and consultation from the Sugar Law Center for Social & Economic Justice.

Be sure to bring your most recent DTE bill. Additionally, if you have a MIBridges account please locate your login information (email connected to account, username, and password). Coming with those items prepared will ensure we can swiftly support you.

RSVP asap, as space will be limited to ensure everyone can get the support they need.

See you Wednesday, April 3rd 6-8pm at Avalon Village (24 Avalon Street Highland Park, MI 48203)!

**We are NOT affiliated nor do we work with DTE Energy**

RSVP NOW!!!

Storytime with Soulardarity
2024-03-03 20:00 - 21:00 UTC
Join us for an enchanting evening of “Storytime with Soulardarity”! Delve into a world of wonder and wisdom as local environmental justice activists and organizers captivate audiences with tales of resilience, hope, and empowerment. Whether you’re young or young at heart, these stories are sure to inspire and ignite the imagination.

Date: Starts in March, Every Sunday

Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Location: Zoom

Admission: Free for members; $3 per household for non-members

Age Range: Recommended for ages 8 and above

Gather your loved ones, cozy up, and embark on a journey through storytelling that celebrates community, justice, and the power of storytelling. Don’t miss out on this enriching experience where words come to life and hearts are uplifted!

Racial Healing in Climate & Environmental Justice Organizing
2024-02-29 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
Soulardarity is hosting our first annual Racial Healing in EJ Event. This National Day of Racial Healing will take place on Zoom, Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 6pm-8pm ET. The event is open to the public and a time to reflect on our shared values and create a collaborative blueprint for #HowWeHeal from the effects of racism specifically within the environmental justice/climate change movement.

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SOULARDARITY 2024 Q1 Meeting RSVP
2024-02-23 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | General Baker Institute, 15798 Livernois, Detroit, MI 48238, detroit, Michigan, 48238, United States
Please RSVP for our 2024 Q1 meeting on February 23, 2024, from 5:30 -7:30 pm. Your attendance confirmation will help us plan the event effectively. Thank you for taking the time to respond.

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Thanksgiving
2023-11-23 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Nandi’s Knowledge Cafe, 71 Oakman Blvd, highland park, 48203, United States
Holiday

Website launch
2023-11-16 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Welcome

Q4 Meeting
2023-09-30 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | 21 Highland St, Highland Park, MI 48203, 21 Highland St, Highland Park, Michigan, 48203, United States
Join Us

Event Countdown
2023-05-31 17:00 UTC | Avalon Village, 24 Avalon Street, highland park, Michigan, 48203, United States
Soulardarity Membership Meeting (Test) | Thursday | Test
Dues Paying Members Only!
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Soulardarity 10th Anniversary Install Project
Our plan to continue fighting DTE at the policy level
Soulardarity Membership Tiers, Incentives, and General Programming
Soulardarity Membership + Volunteer Opportunities

To join or renew membership visit: soulardarity.com/members or call our office at (313) 349-1063

WHEN
March 31, 2023 at 5:00pm – 8pm

WHERE
Nandi’s Knowledge Cafe

CONTACT
Soulardarity · webdev@soulardarity.com · 555-555-555
