The Collins Foundation Board and the Coordinating Council of the Peace & Justice Center invite you to attend a virtual Community Gathering on December 6, 2021, at 6 pm to discuss the future of the Collins House. This is an important conversation about a valuable community asset. We acknowledge that the current leadership of both bodies does […]
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Teacher Listening Session & Critical Board Meeting
By San José Unified Equity Coalition Please join the San José Unified Equity Coalition for two upcoming calls to action. This Thursday, we invite all SJUSD educators to join us for a virtual listening session. Next week, join us at a crucial SJUSD board meeting to give public comment in support of police-free schools. More details […]
Space Use – Fall 2021 Update
As the pandemic continues, there are a lot of questions about using the space at the San Jose Peace and Justice Center. Santa Clara County has done a great job at getting a high number of adults vaccinated and this is slowing the spread. With the Delta Variant, we started to experience breakthrough cases where […]
Calling All Disability Advocates in Santa Clara County
On October 19th, 2021, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors will be hearing 2 items together to improve inclusion for residents with disabilities in the County’s broader equity efforts. (click for the agenda) Your support is needed to ensure the adoption of the Disability Inclusion and Equity Pledge(Item 10) and to address the administration’s report […]
Day of Action for Guaranteed Health Care for all Californians – Wednesday, October 13th
by the Santa Clara County Single-Payer Healthcare Coalition WE NEED EQUITABLE QUALITY HEALTHCARE, RIGHT?If you agree please help urge the SJ city council to stand in support of AB1400. Their support will help us persuade other Asm and Senate representatives who have not yet come out in support of the bill.HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN DO: […]
Join Us Tuesday 9/21 at 5:30 — International Peace Day
Please join us Tuesday September 21 at 5:30 pm to catch up and celebrate the 64th anniversary of the San José Peace and Justice Center. We will be gifted with a performance by Khalilah Ramirez, the Peace Dancer, and watch a video of memories created by Joan Simon from the photographs the community shared with […]
New Brochure
We have updated our brochure. Please check it out and let us know your thoughts.
International Day of Peace 2021 – 64th Anniversary
Help us Celebrate the 64th Anniversary of the San José Peace and Justice Center by sharing your pictures!
Anti-Ableism Workshop with Michele Mashburn
The Accessibility Working Group of SURJ@Sacred Heart invites you to join us for an anti-ableism workshop with Michele Mashburn of the San Jose Justice and Peace Center.
Protest “Destination Nowhere”
At 11:30 AM on Tuesday, July 20, unhoused residents and community supporters will gather at Columbus Park in San Jose to protest the City’s lack of a plan to house its residents who can no longer afford the skyrocketing rents in Silicon Valley. At 12 noon, they will march and car caravan down Taylor Street to Coleman, down Coleman to Hedding, down Hedding to Spring Street, and down Spring Street back to Columbus Park.