Dear SURJ friends and family,
We at SURJ Marin have made the difficult decision to close our chapter. The struggle for racial justice is ongoing and vital, and continues through many local organizations doing great work in Marin County and the Bay Area. Our purpose has always been to educate and mobilize white people to work together in multi-racial spaces for the movement for racial justice. We have been very successful over the past 9 years, engaging in countless workshops for individuals and elected officials, protests, direct actions, book clubs, advocacy, and fundraising. We have partnered with local BIPOC-led organizations in the county, and through that support, we have raised and donated over $100,000 to them.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who showed up with us over the years. Whether you attended a meeting, joined a protest, participated in a workshop, donated, volunteered, or simply took the time to learn and grow, you helped build a stronger movement for racial justice in Marin. The relationships, conversations, and actions we shared together have made a lasting impact on our community.
While SURJ Marin is coming to a close, the work itself is not. The need for racial justice, belonging, and equity remains as urgent as ever. We believe the foundation built over these past nine years will continue to strengthen local efforts and inspire new forms of leadership, collaboration, and action.
As we consider our next steps, we encourage you to stay engaged and connected with organizations advancing this work every day. Some organizations to follow, support, and join include:
Marin Organizing for Racial Equity (MORE)
We hope to connect with you again soon as we move into our next phase of work.
In solidarity,
SURJ Marin
About Surj marin
SURJ is a national network of groups and individuals working to bring more white people into the movement for racial justice. SURJ has been in Marin since the summer of 2017 when a small but mighty group of white community members saw the need to join with local communities and leaders of color in working against the racial disparities in the county. Shortly after that, we began to offer a variety of learning and action opportunities.
Since our early days, we have expanded in order to broaden our reach and we remain 100% volunteer led. Join us for a workshop, book discussion, rally, or other event. Together we can make positive change in Marin and beyond.
Accountability Partners
