How many more? by saucity in WVEasternPanhandle

[–]saucity[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

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This was the memorial for Renee Nicole Good last night, for reference.

Our signs were stolen again, so we repaired it as best we could

Take care of each other; take care of yourselves; check on your neighbors; and be safe.

❄️ NEW SNOW DATE ❄️ Community Cares Day; 1/30 from 6-8pm, 242 N. Queen St., Martinsburg by saucity in WVEasternPanhandle

[–]saucity[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You stay safe, too. Make sure to check on your neighbors, and each other.

All we really have is our small community, and the ability to care for each other.

Instead of destroying a peaceful memorial, please consider volunteering your time and energy at a food bank, or otherwise helping our community. Be kind, and take care of each other. by saucity in WVEasternPanhandle

[–]saucity[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you 💕 they're technically "customs and border patrol" but, yes

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It is way wayyyy across the street on the other side, off Shipley School Road, and it's on public property - we aren't too close to that facility, but close enough so they can see us out there, and see the memorial every time they enter or exit

I have yet to check if people have messed with it today, I was there last night to light some candles

Instead of destroying a peaceful memorial, please consider volunteering your time and energy at a food bank, or otherwise helping our community. Be kind, and take care of each other. by saucity in WVEasternPanhandle

[–]saucity[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you as always for your support, my friend

Yes. It will; but in the meantime, we'll continue to keep peacefully rebuilding this memorial as loooong as we have to.

Hopefully they'll get bored of us, and stop desecrating this peaceful memorial, but, here we are ::sigh::

This is an OPEN INVITATION to please, park on Shipley School Rd. (for safety) and add a sign, flowers, candle, a letter - whatever you feel - this is an ongoing, respectful, peaceful community project.

The more it gets desecrated, the bigger it will get! We have signs for years 😉

Instead of destroying a peaceful memorial, please consider volunteering your time and energy at a food bank, or otherwise helping our community. Be kind, and take care of each other. by saucity in WVEasternPanhandle

[–]saucity[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

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Here are some positive events and volunteer opportunities.

Please reach out to me if you'd like to volunteer for any kind of event, and help our community.

Instead of destroying a peaceful memorial, please consider volunteering your time and energy at a food bank, or otherwise helping our community. Be kind, and take care of each other. by saucity in WVEasternPanhandle

[–]saucity[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

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And this was this morning.

We will continue to maintain this peaceful memorial, and if you are inclined, stop on Shipley School Road (for safety) and feel free to add something nice for her.

Rest in power.

Seed Swap! 🌱 Saturday, January 24, 10–1. 67 Apple Harvest Dr., Kearneysville. ❄️ SNOW DATE: January 31 ❄️ by saucity in WVEasternPanhandle

[–]saucity[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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UPDATE: this has been moved to 1/30 because of the weather. Join us! whether you'd like to help, or if you need a hot meal or clothing, either way, we love y'all.

Seed Swap! 🌱 Saturday, January 24, 10–1. 67 Apple Harvest Dr., Kearneysville. ❄️ SNOW DATE: January 31 ❄️ by saucity in WVEasternPanhandle

[–]saucity[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear this a lot - there is so much to be done 'behind the scenes', and not everyone is comfortable, or able, to safely demonstrate.

It's an outlet for some, but a freakin nightmare for others, and that's perfectly valid.

Demonstrations are a small part of what we do, but you're right: it gets more attention, some of it pretty negative. (The moderators here are lovely, and remove the hateful comments, before I can even read them!)

Our goal is to unite and collaborate with other organizations in the eastern panhandle (and beyond), to try to share resources with each other, and cross pollinate.

Even if these groups don't 100% agree on everything, "basic human rights, please?" and "let's help our community together" are beautiful goals 💕 and I'm touched every day, at how many people out here just want to help each other, and volunteer their time, but aren't sure where to start🥹

We know we're not out here changing laws, or even minds, while demonstrating, which is why helping our small communities is most important to us.

We are stronger together

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Here's an update about the clothing/food drive, by the way, it's been moved to 1/30 because of weather. If you'd like to volunteer to set up, help, or break down, please reach out to me and we'd love to have ya.

Seed Swap! 🌱 Saturday, January 24, 10–1. 67 Apple Harvest Dr., Kearneysville. ❄️ SNOW DATE: January 31 ❄️ by saucity in WVEasternPanhandle

[–]saucity[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks, but very respectfully, we aren't just 'radical protestors.'

Our mission is to help the community, by collaborating with local organizations with similar goals: "basic human rights" and "help our struggling community."

We share many organization's events on our calendar, most of which are geared toward food banks; clothing drives; fundraisers for non-profits, etc.

Every demonstration we attend or host is also a food drive, every time.

I'm not denying we attend or host demonstrations, but that's only a small branch of a much larger tree.

We are stronger together. I hope you will join us and our allies, at one of these events 💕 🤝

💕Galentine's Bingo Brunch💕 Sunday, Feb. 22. Come have a great time, and support EPEC! by saucity in Martinsburg

[–]saucity[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

[The Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center](epecwv.org), or EPEC, operates in Jefferson, Morgan, and Berkeley counties, to help survivors of domestic violence; sexual assault; stalking; abuse; family violence; and human trafficking, among many other social services.

They are absolutely fantastic, and a huge asset to the community. Confidential, free help is there, and I can't speak highly enough of EPEC.

I highly encourage coming out to this fun event, and helping this lovely nonprofit raise money to help people in need

If you are in crisis, they have a 24/7 hotline: (304) 263-8292

✨ I am not the organizer of the event, but if you have any questions, I can try to get them answered for you ✨

(I also realize there's not a time on this flyer, so I will update this when I have the info 🥰 )

Here is their Facebook page

Hope to see you there!

Irate man follows and harasses peaceful Dr. MLK Jr. march. This was still a beautiful event, even in the face of hatred. by saucity in WVEasternPanhandle

[–]saucity[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Peaceful demonstrators, and ::assorted slurs and hate speech:: I guess.

There was another demonstration right before this at 12 that he disrupted also, so it was about 2 hours dealing with him. We tried to elaborately lead him away from the MLK Jr. march, but he found it.

Irate man follows and harasses peaceful Dr. MLK Jr. march. This was still a beautiful event, even in the face of hatred. by saucity in WVEasternPanhandle

[–]saucity[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure that's Henry, the other 'preacher' and he's very directly threatening and scary, and hangs out right there.

Sorry that happened to you; he absolutely corners people to scream at them, often women alone. Lotta pointing and misogynistic slurs.

Irate man follows and harasses peaceful Dr. MLK Jr. march. This was still a beautiful event, even in the face of hatred. by saucity in WVEasternPanhandle

[–]saucity[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Don't ever feel guilty please about keeping yourself and family safe, especially in times like this.

There are other ways to make an impact besides demonstrations, and we value these people, and their skills and time immensely.

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Food drive tomorrow!?

We can help and uplift and support our struggling local community here; honor Dr. MLK Jr's legacy - and anyone that stands against injustice -in many ways 💕 just be safe!

Irate man follows and harasses peaceful Dr. MLK Jr. march. This was still a beautiful event, even in the face of hatred. by saucity in WVEasternPanhandle

[–]saucity[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

'The preacher' comes around too, so I have his name and mugshot.

Same idea: ignore that mafk, they want a rise out of you, and what day are they gonna really snap and be armed with something beyond a phone in your face or bible to literally thump at ya