CSCs in the news…

Sociologist Arlie Hochschild highlighted our work recently in the LA Times. Read the article.

Response Magazine featured Common Security Clubs in their spring issue. Download the article.

What is a Common Security Club?

A group that:

• comes together to grapple with our personal security in a rapidly changing world.
• learns about the root causes of our economic and ecological challenges.
• explores ways to increase our personal/economic security through mutual aid and shared action.
• builds on what we have together — and strengthens the institutions that we all depend on.
• and, in the process, makes friends, finds inspiration, has fun, and strengthens community.

Three basic purposes of a Common Security Club.

LEARN TOGETHER: Through popular education tools, videos and shared readings, participants increase their understanding of the larger economic forces on our lives.

MUTUAL AID: Through stories, examples, web-based resources, a workbook and mutual support, participants take action for collective security.

SOCIAL ACTION: Many of our challenges won’t be solved through personal or local mutual aid efforts. They require us to work together to press for larger state, national and even global changes.

Common Security Clubs Across the United States

Anyone who feels comfortable leading a group can start a CSC! Over 50 communities around the country have piloted “Common Security Clubs” in 2009. Clubs typically are 15-25 adults who commit to meet for six initial facilitated meetings using the CSC Facilitator’s Guide.

• Have a look at our suggested “Introductory Meeting”

• We have the (free) Facilitator’s Guide available for use

• Get connected with other clubs through the online network

• Contact us and we’ll provide materials and guidance: andree@commonsecurityclub.org.

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