7/20/25: Cuts to FEMA at the Weekly Rally for Democracy

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7/20/25: Cuts to FEMA at the Weekly Rally for Democracy
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SUNDAY, JULY 20 • 2-4 PM
Irvine City Hall @ Alton Pkwy & Harvard Ave

All are welcome! This is a peaceful, family-friendly rally. Please plan for a hot day — wear a hat and sunscreen, bring plenty of water, and consider leaving pets at home due to the hot weather.

Schedule

  • 2pm: Rally/sign-waving
  • 2:30pm: Speaker program
  • 3pm: Teach-In (Topic TBD)

This Week's Focus: Cuts to FEMA

The federal government wants to eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This is the agency that provides emergency aid during natural disasters, public health crises, and humanitarian emergencies. Cuts to FEMA disproportionately harm vulnerable families and front-line communities, and the impact here in Southern California would be devastating. Wildfires, which increasingly threaten our region, demand rapid response and recovery support. We saw this firsthand during the major fires in LA earlier this year. At this week's rally, we'll dig into what's at stake and what we can do about it.

Mutual Aid Collection

Every week we collect unexpired nonperishable and comfort items for mutual aid. This week, items will go to organizations providing direct aid to families affected by immigration raids. Accepted contributions include:

  • cereal, pasta, rice, beans
  • sugar, salt, oil, flour, coffee
  • canned food, bottled water
  • soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant
  • toilet paper & paper towels
  • dish & laundry detergent
  • menstrual care products
  • baby diapers and wipes

If you'd like to help and are unable to attend, please consider donating to the Know Your Rights "Red Card" distribution effort or to the United Across Borders Foundation. There are many ways to support the movement, and every action, big or small, makes a difference. Thank you for showing up in whatever way you can.

Weekly rally hosted by @50501oc & @ocindivisible