THEORY OF CHANGE
Our Theory of Change contains our shared vision of the world we are working towards, and how we believe we can get there. It answers the questions:
What do we want the world to look and feel like? [Vision]
How do we build power so we can achieve that Vision? [Organizing Framework]
What needs to happen in order to get to that world? [Goals & Tactics]
CORE ASSUMPTIONS
Our Core Assumptions serve as the foundation of why and how SURJ DC teams and organizers do our work together.
OUR MODEL OF ACCOUNTABILITY
Since 2015, SURJ DC has been in a process of building trust with Black-led liberation organizations, learning from their leadership, and supporting and collaborating on their work. We’ve learned a lot; we’re sharing this document with you to contribute some of those learnings back to our community. This Model of Accountability to Black Organizations document focuses on our accountability to and relationships with Black-led organizations and organizers.
HISTORY
To better understand the creation of SURJ DC and our accountability relationships, it may be helpful to read this brief History document.
VALUES
SURJ DC is committed to the SURJ national values:
Calling people in, not out
Accountability through collective action
Take risks, make mistakes, learn, and keep going
Organize out of mutual interest
There is enough for all
Growing is good
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contact us
Before emailing us as surjdc@gmail.com, see if your question is answered below
1. Where to plug in: If you are looking for work to plug into please see the steps on Get Involved and follow us on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) where we frequently promote events and actions.
2. Where to find resources: Visit Resources on our site or the SURJ national site.
3. Collaborating with SURJ DC: We have 5 community partners and we aren’t looking to add community partners at this time. To collaborate on a specific issue with a specific SURJ DC team, email the team directly.
4. Facilitation support: We have facilitator references to if you wish lead a conversation around racism and white supremacy for your group.
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