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 […]
Author: Michele
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.
Join the SJPJC Coordinating Council!
We are seeking new members to join the San Jose Peace and Justice Center Coordinating Council!
Access and Functional Needs Community Survey of COVID-19 Response in Santa Clara County
People with disabilities, seniors, parents of children with disabilities, service providers, teachers, families with limited English proficiency, and those with limited access to transportation are invited to take this survey collecting experiences of members of the Access and Functional Needs Community on the COVID-19 response in Santa Clara County.