San Jose CAN is a new, nonpartisan grassroots chapter of Indivisible, located in San Jose, California. We are dedicated to building a stronger, safer community by bringing neighbors together to advance social justice and uphold democratic values.

We host monthly meetings and civic engagement activities to keep our community informed on important issues and to encourage meaningful civic participation.

San Jose CAN Community Gatherings

1st & 3rd Saturdays | 10:10 AM – 11:30 AM | Santa Teresa Library | 290 International Cir, San Jose, CA 95119 | Study Room A

San Jose CAN is a new grassroots chapter of Indivisible. We are a nonpartisan community group committed to human rights, social justice, and civic awareness.

We welcome participation from people of diverse ethnicities, backgrounds, and life experiences. All attendees are expected to contribute to a space grounded in respect, open-minded dialogue, and thoughtful participation.

Community Values

Nonpartisan and inclusive
Respectful dialogue across perspectives
Open participation
Shared responsibility

1st Saturday: Heart & Mind

Education • Reflection • Connection

Focus: Strengthen civic understanding
Format: Discussion, guest speaker, or shared dialogue
Goal: Learn, reflect, and connect

RSVP to San Jose CAN to confirm attendance & help us plan.

RSVP for Saturday, May 2, 2026

3rd Saturday: Hands & Feet

Action • Strategy • Impact

Focus: Turn ideas into practical action
Format: Brief discussion and hands-on work
Goal: Achieve clear outcomes and civic engagement

RSVP to San Jose CAN to confirm attendance & help us plan.

RSVP for Saturday, May 16, 2026

** San Jose CAN meets at the Santa Teresa Library. The library does not sponsor or promote these gatherings. Both organizations operate independently.

STAND UP. SPEAK OUT. SHOW UP.

STAND UP FOR DEMOCRACY.

We Need Civil Disobedience Across America.

Robert Reich. Jan 19, 2026.

Five Ways to Fight Trump's Fascism.

Robert Reich, and Inequality Media Civic Action. Aug 19, 2025.

First They Came

by Martin Niemöller

First they came for the Communists,

and I did not speak out—

because I was not a Communist.

Then they came for the Socialists,

and I did not speak out—

because I was not a Socialist.

Then they came for the trade unionists,

and I did not speak out—

because I was not a trade unionist.

Then they came for the Jews,

and I did not speak out—

because I was not a Jew.

Then they came for me—

and there was no one left

to speak out for me.

Martin Niemöller was born in Lippstadt, Germany, in 1892. Early in his life, he held strong anti-Communist views and expressed antisemitic beliefs. He also initially supported Adolf Hitler.

As the Nazi regime tightened control and sought to place the state above religious authority, Niemöller grew increasingly opposed to Hitler’s policies. He emerged as a prominent leader among German clergy who resisted government interference in the church.

In 1937, he was arrested by the regime and later imprisoned in the concentration camps at Sachsenhausen and Dachau. He remained there until 1945, when Allied forces secured his release.

After the war, Niemöller continued his work as a pastor in Germany. He became an influential advocate for repentance, moral accountability, and reconciliation among the German people in the aftermath of World War II.