Actions:
Silent Vigil Demanding Ceasefire and Arms Embargo
On Friday January 17, 2025, a vigil was held in Eureka, CA, to call for peace, protection and humanitarian aid for children and civilians in occupied Palestinian territories. This gathering offered a space for refection and to mourn the lives of over 18,000 children killed by the Israeli assault on Palestine.
Vigil to Bear Witness to Genocide in Gaza
On December 7, 2024, HCPJ gathered in Eureka, CA and proceeded peacefully from the waterfront to the Gazebo Plaza in Old Town with a message to elected representatives: IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. ARMS EMBARGO NOW. END THIS GENOCIDE. There, participants held a silent vigil to mourn the lives of Palestinian civilians.
Silent Vigil to Demand a Ceasefire and Arms Embargo on Israel
On October 16th, 2024, HCPJ held a silent vigil in Eureka, CA, which proceeded in silence from the waterfront to Congressman Huffman's office where a press conference was held. HCPJ invited Congressman Huffman to join us to discuss an arms embargo and support for humanitarian aid to Gaza, but he declined.
Virtual Meeting with Congressman Jared Huffman:
In May 2024, we asked Congressman Huffman for a meeting to explain why the U.S. Government is supporting Israel's war crimes. He attended, and our correspondence can be found under "Letters Sent to Reps", below.
Letters Sent to Reps:
Letter to Congressman Huffman
Re: Demanding action and accountability to end U.S. complicity in the starvation, torture and murder of Palestinian civilians in Gaza. Sent June 22, 2025.
Letter to Congressman Huffman Re: H.R. 3565
Re: Urging Congressman Huffman to support and co-sponsor HR 3565 that would prevent further transfer of offensive weapons to Israel.
Letter to Senator Schiff
Re: Recent votes against SJR 25 & 26: download, sign and send! A copy was sent on behalf of HCPJ on April 16, 2025.
Letter to Senator Padilla
Re: Recent votes against SJR 25 & 26: download, sign and send! A copy was sent on behalf of HCPJ on April 16, 2025.
Veterans For Peace demand for termination of provision of military weapons and munitions to Israel
A very important document referenced as an attachment to be included in letters to Senators Schiff and Padilla.
Statement from Huffman Re: Vigil 16 Oct 2024
Response Letter to Huffman Re: Vigil 16 Oct 2024
Climate Letter to Huffman
(cc to Senator Chuck Schumer and Representative Hakeem Jeffries)
Response Letter to Huffman Re: Meeting 20 May 2024
Letter to Huffman Re: Vigil 17 Jan 2025
Sign this letter by emailing us your name and location in Humboldt County - [email protected]
Templates for writing a personal letter or postcard to your reps.