Dear MBRU Members & Supporters,
Since our founding meeting in the winter of 2012, the transit dependent-led, grassroots organization Memphis Bus Rider’s Union (MBRU) has been at the helm of many efforts to bring attention to the need for improved public transportation in our city. Last year we fought against budget cuts and won over $1 million back into the city budget for MATA.
MBRU continues to fight for funding for public transportation as well as dignity and respect for bus riders. City budget season is on the horizon again. Although Mayor A C Wharton makes many promises to improve MATA, we understand that without an organized movement there will be no change.
It is through your continued support of our work that we may gain the tools to remove the barriers to equality and economic opportunity that so many residents of Memphis face in their daily lives. Together we WILL rebuild our bus system!
Join us as we celebrate 2 years of organizing!
Saturday, February 8th, 12pm to 3pm
Memphis Center For Independent Living 1633 Madison Ave.
We ask that you bring an item from the following wish list to keep us going. ouY can also donate directly to us here.
Items to donate:
- Yellow poster board and or foam core
- Wausau Astrobrights “Solar Yellow” Printer Paper
- postage stamps
- scotch tape
- staples/clips
- pens/black markers/black or yellow paint/sponge brushes
- clipboards or 3 ring binders
- clear packing tape
- yellow t-shirts in any size
- black or yellow Speedball silk screen ink
If you cannot attend February 8th, call us at 901-205-9737 and speak to a volunteer, or leave a detailed message and we will let you know how you can support the ongoing work of MBRU.
This event is free and open to the public so please bring friends and family!
Sincerely,
MBRU, Executive Committee