A campaign is a long-term community organizing project built around a set of goals to change a policy, get something to happen or not happen, or otherwise change a specific piece of our daily conditions. Recent national campaigns against fascism and oppression include ICE Out, Stop Cop City, Tesla Takedown, and multiple efforts to stop the construction of data centers, build more housing, and secure workers’ right to unionize. The list goes on! To launch a campaign, you need your issue, your team, some research, and possible targets and pressure points. Campaigns help us grow our movement and impact the conditions of our daily lives. Come to this session to get started.

Hosted by Indivisible Charlottesville, Congregate Charlottesville, and Charlottesville DSA, the People’s Activist Series is an opportunity to learn more about using people power to fight fascism. Learn more about the series HERE, and keep an eye on our events page here for for more specifics on each session—let’s build power!

This welcome and orientation for new (and returning) members, is designed to provide you with some basic information about the Indivisible Charlottesville organization, connect with each other, and explore ways to get involved.

Childcare available on site!

Picture a future where our collective well-being comes first—where access to food, land, tools, housing, healthcare, and time isn't a privilege, but a right. In this workshop, we'll start by giving ourselves permission to dream out loud—no limits, just imagination. Because the world we want starts as a picture in our minds, and the more we share those pictures, the more real they become. After we've opened up that space for visioning, we'll ground our conversation in a few inspiring examples from right here in Charlottesville—creative projects that are already moving us in that direction. Join us to imagine, connect, and plant seeds for the future we truly want.

Hosted by Indivisible Charlottesville, Congregate Charlottesville, and Charlottesville DSA, the People’s Activist Series is an opportunity to learn more about using people power to fight fascism. Learn more about the series HERE, and keep an eye on our events page here for for more specifics on each session—let’s build power!

In Summer 2026, the People’s Activist Series will be weekly at Visible Records, starting with a potluck dinner before the workshop. Every Monday, 6:00-8:00pm, from June 1 to August 17.

POSTPONED: Due to the hazardous air conditions, this event will be rescheduled in a few weeks.

Join us to hear inspiring speakers, connect with community organizations, learn about the candidates and Virginia’s Constitutional Amendments on the 2026 ballot, and attend voter registration training. You’ll also learn how to talk with your neighbors about voting!

The daily labor of workers across sectors is a pillar holding up the functioning of our society. Historically, unions have been key players in major escalations such as sustained general strikes that have toppled authoritarian regimes throughout the world. Join us to learn from union organizers about how to grow the power of organized labor in this historical moment.

Hosted by Indivisible Charlottesville, Congregate Charlottesville, and Charlottesville DSA, the People’s Activist Series is an opportunity to learn more about using people power to fight fascism. Learn more about the series HERE, and keep an eye on our events page here for for more specifics on each session—let’s build power!

In Summer 2026, the People’s Activist Series will be weekly at Visible Records, starting with a potluck dinner before the workshop. Every Monday, 6:00-8:00pm, from June 1 to August 17.

Join us for Voices Rising, a community gathering to learn and share songs of strength and courage, hope and resistance!

Throughout history, song has been a vital force in social movements around the world and here in the U.S. From freedom songs in South Africa’s Anti-Apartheid Movement, to the Singing Revolution in Estonia, to the labor and Civil Rights movements in this country, music and song have helped sustain collective struggle.

No singing experience is necessary. All are welcome.

Come raise your voice, build community, and prepare for the work ahead.

How do you know what you’re willing to risk for an act of nonviolent civil disobedience or direct action?

We will discuss the strategy and purpose behind taking risks. We will create space to understand the personal fears and needs that may arise. As we take risks collectively, we want to feel strong, centered, and supported. Together, we’ll explore tools to reflect on our boundaries, prepare for what we fear, and stand with one another when facing down fascism.

Let’s get ready to go big.

Hosted by Indivisible Charlottesville, Congregate Charlottesville, and Charlottesville DSA, the People’s Activist Series is an opportunity to learn more about using people power to fight fascism. Learn more about the series HERE.

Many immigrant families are food in-secure due to federal detentions, deportations, and acts of intimidation.

Join us online to hear from on-the-ground service providers about the severe challenges and pressures our immigrant familes are facing:

• Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry

• Sin Barreras

• Fuerza Latina Virginia

• A Local ESL Teacher

RESERVE A SEAT HERE (FREE)

Power-mapping is a tool we can use to plan strategic campaigns by making decisions along the way. Once we have a specific campaign goal, like blocking the construction of a data center or ICE facility, we can name the people, agencies, businesses, and organizations that support us or oppose us, and how much influence they each have over the outcome. Our power map helps us plan our actions so we can win that campaign and grow our movement.

The People’s Activist Series is an opportunity to learn more about using people power to fight fascism. Learn more about the series HERE, and keep an eye on our events page here for for more specifics on each session—let’s build power!

Join us for this deep-dive into understanding non-violence as an antifascist strategy. We will explore how non-violent actions such as non-cooperation can be strategic in helping our movements grow. Then, we will apply the Solidarity Principles from St. Paul, MN to our organizing decisions as we grow nonviolent mass movements alongside our broader community.

The People’s Activist Series is an opportunity to learn more about using people power to fight fascism. Learn more about the series HERE, and keep an eye on our events page here for for more specifics on each session—let’s build power!

This welcome and orientation for new (and returning) members, is designed to provide you with some basic information about the Indivisible Charlottesville organization, connect with each other, and explore ways to get involved.

Childcare will be provided.

It's time to practice using our bodies for strategic civil disobedience to protect our community and disrupt fascist threats. Folks with all bodies and physical abilities are welcome, as always. We encourage sneakers and comfortable clothes, and remind everyone to ask for consent as we move our bodies together. Come practice with us even if you're not sure this is for you. There is a role for everyone!

The People’s Activist Series is an opportunity to learn more about using people power to fight fascism. Learn more about the series HERE, and keep an eye on our events page here for for more specifics on each session—let’s build power!

Please join us for a Potluck at Belmont Park and get to know your fellow activist community! Bring a shareable dish and some friends! We will have a social activist scavenger hunt, family fun games, and voter education about the upcoming ballot measures we vote on in November! Belmont Park features a playground, basketball court, and a Splash Park, as well as plenty of green space to spread out picnic style and play games.

Join us for Voices Rising, a community gathering to learn and share songs of strength and courage, hope and resistance!

Throughout history, song has been a vital force in social movements around the world and here in the U.S. From freedom songs in South Africa’s Anti-Apartheid Movement, to the Singing Revolution in Estonia, to the labor and Civil Rights movements in this country, music and song have helped sustain collective struggle.

No singing experience is necessary. All are welcome.

Come raise your voice, build community, and prepare for the work ahead.

When fascists cross a line, how do we respond? This session will introduce the 5-R strategy for making political violence and repression backfire, from Harnessing Our Power to End Political Violence (endpoliticalviolence.org). We’ll apply these strategies to examples of fascist violence we have faced or could face here in Central Virginia.

The stakes this November are clear. In addition to everything that is at stake nationally, in addition to electing congressional representatives, this fall Virginians will vote on three major constitutional amendments that could shape the future of rights and democracy in the Commonwealth. This meeting will focus on what we can do locally to prepare for the November election and how we can work together to build stronger, more engaged communities.

We’ll have some snacks to tide you over; and we’ll be providing childcare onsite.

This will be a working meeting; we’re going to build teams, make plans, and get to work. Mark your calendar, invite a friend (or two or three) and join us.

You – yes, you – are an antifascist community organizer. You are helping to build a beautiful, powerful, multifaceted movement against fascism. Some folks have asked for an “Organizing 101” so let’s start this summer with the basics. Join an organization. Find your role on a team. Maybe form a new team! Talk with your friends and neighbors and get them involved. In fact, bring your friends and neighbors to this session, and get involved together.

This welcome and orientation for new (and returning) members, is designed to provide you with some basic information about the Indivisible Charlottesville organization, connect with each other, and explore ways to get involved.

NO Work

NO School

NO Shopping

YES to Protesting!

We’ll gather at the Free Speech Wall at NOON. Then we’ll march to Booker T. Washington Park for an afternoon MAY DAY SOLIDARITY CELEBRATION (Music & Food, Kid’s Activities, Community).

This is a national campaign—we are joining communities across the country in building our capacity to be STRIKE READY in case a general strike is needed.

Co-sponsored by Charlottesville DSA.

Strike Safe: Tactical Decisions Under Pressure in a General Strike Against Fascism

This session is where we make space for all the what-ifs. What if something happens we don't want. What if something happens we do want? How do we make decisions in the moment that support our campaign strategy and respond to in-the-moment changes to dangers and opportunities. We keep us safe! We take care of us! Let's practice care and coordination as we keep growing our people power, come what may.

With a pizza dinner.

Learn more about the People’s Activist Series!

Hosted by Indivisible Charlottesville, Congregate Charlottesville, and Charlottesville DSA

This welcome and orientation for new (and returning) members, is designed to provide you with some basic information about the Indivisible Charlottesville organization, connect with each other, and explore ways to get involved. We'll give a brief overview of who we are and why we organize, and provide you with opportunities to meet team members and learn about different ways to plug into our antifascist, pro-democracy work. All are welcome—come as you are and bring a dish or snack to share if you’re able.

If you are joining us, please park on the street rather than in nearby lots, and ensure that driveways remain unobstructed. If you are able, we encourage you to park farther away to help reserve closer spaces for those with mobility considerations.

Our community was promised a more inclusive process, and we are calling on the Board to uphold that commitment. The Board has conceded to holding a working session on this issue on April 16. We encourage Charlottesville community members to take action by joining us at the Rethink Revote Rally at 4 PM on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at the entrance to Charlottesville High School. You don’t have to register to attend the rally, but we would love to get an idea of how many people may show up in support!  Register here.

Note: This starts at 4:30 PM! Please consider joining the People’s Activist Series session on General Strikes, and then come on over to Firefly!

Curious about Indivisible? Already Involved? Join us to connect with fellow organizers, volunteers, supporters, and Indivisible newcomers at a our first social of 2026! Organizers will be on hand, and new folks are warmly welcome.

Strike Smart: Action Logic for Escalating Toward a General Strike Against Fascism

May day is one action in a broader campaign: one day of no work, no school, no shopping - yes protest! Action logic is how we make sure everything we do as part of this one action serves our campaign. Through action logic, we take time together to set our goals, grow our coalition, coordinate our messages, and make clear plans for how the actions we take have the impact we want. We'll use May Day as an example to practice applying action logic together.

Childcare provided on-site.

Learn more about the People’s Activist Series!

Hosted by Indivisible Charlottesville, Congregate Charlottesville, and Charlottesville DSA

We have the power and are claiming it together. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.

On March 28th, rise up, take to the streets, and say it loud: no thrones, no crowns, no kings. We’re not watching history happen—we’re making it. Join us.

We will be spreading out on both sides of 29, from Hydraulic Road north to Greenbrier Drive. Bring signs!

May Day is a 1-day general strike with no work, no school, no shopping - yes protest! How does this one-day action help us build towards a larger, longer general strike that has the power to defend democracy? Campaign strategy! By joining communities nationwide in a campaign for Strike Readiness, we can grow the people power for a general strike to defend democracy, protect free and fair elections, and stop a certain authoritarian from stealing a third term.

Join us to visualize and strategize!

With a potluck dinner.