ESCHATON FOUNDATION RESOURCE CENTER FOR NONVIOLENCE
612 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 rcnv.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: Eschaton promotes the philosophy of Gandhi, MLK Jr., Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, and a host of other known and unknown people who practice nonviolence. Eschaton sponsors the Resource Center for Nonviolence's education programs and the operation of the RCNV Community Center. Eschaton supports educational efforts regarding the philosophy and practice of nonviolence by operating the Resource Center for Nonviolence, which runs its own programs and events, as well as manage a facility used by dozens of other community groups. Eschaton also supports other organizations around the country and the world that promote similar activities.

"The Boys Who said No" - production of a documentary film about nonviolent opposition to the Vietnam War particularly focused on opposition to the draft during this period. When released, thousands of people will view the film and learn about an important historical moment in American history. This film may also be used as part of a peace or nonviolence education curriculum.

Resource Center for Nonviolence ProgramThe Center provides information regarding the philosophy and practice of nonviolence by offering educational programming through activities such as workshops, presentations, films, and printed or digital information. There were over 2,000 attendees at RCNV events. Significant programming in 2019 included, 1.) a delegation to Selma, Alabama to work with the Nonviolence Reconciliation Center, 2.) multiple social justice focused art exhibits, 3.) youth activities, including MLK Youth Day which was attended by over 100 youth, 4.) Annual dinner attended by 175 people, featuring speaker Enid Lee, an anti-racism educator who presents to school districts across the country, 5.) numerous book circles on racial equity education, 6.) art show entitled, Unapologetically Black, featuring local and regional black artists, attended by over 200 people, 7.) Santa Cruz Real Works Film Festival, an annual film festival showing documentaries, mostly with labor themes, held at local movie theaters and community centers, 8.) Santa Cruz Community Coalition to Overcome Racism, providing diversity workshops and activities to overcome racism and promote diversity.

Resource Center for Nonviolence Community CenterIn addition to its direct program contributions in support of nonviolence, the RCNV also operates a community center that serves as a resource for dozens of organizations and hundreds of visitors, for low cost or sometimes no cost (donated space for events and groups with limited funds.) RCNV Community Center facility hosted over 550 events and meetings attended by over 8,500 people. 98 different organizations used the Center for meetings and public programs.

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