Group Healing Circle – April 23, 2022 – 1-2pm

Dear Community Members! We are thinking of you as we acknowledge the many disturbing events in the world right now; the ongoing wars and imperialism, the continuing hate and legislation targeting our Black, Jewish, Asian, Muslim, Latino/a/e, and LGTBQ+ communities. All amidst an unrelenting pandemic and an amplifying climate crisis.…

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My Last Day as Coordinator

Today is Tara's last day as Coordinator at the SJPJC. Read her final blog post here - "To everyone who has known me as a staff member at the Center or has met me through the Center in other ways, thank you for making my time here so rewarding. San Jose has become my home because of you."

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Join Our New Youth Group!

By Maya B. and Grace T., SJPJC Volunteers As activism among teens in San Jose and the Bay Area has seen growth recently, the San Jose Peace and Justice Center invites youth who are interested in local and global activism to participate as a team of volunteers to organize and…

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Covid Update – Meetings at the Center (June 2021)

With the state relaxing the public COVID restrictions, a number of people are experiencing fear and anxiety about how the pandemic will play out. For everyone’s safety, we have decided to see how the summer plays out with the intention of opening the indoor space for meetings and events starting on September 1st. Until then, we are accepting submissions for outdoor meetings and events.

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Come Work in Our Community Garden!

Join us for a Community Garden Work Party every Saturday from 10AM to 12PM at the San Jose Peace and Justice Center! The space behind the Center is a gorgeous open canvas that has already had a lot of love put into it. We welcome folks with any skill level, experience and ability to join us this weekend. Please remember to bring a mask and a water bottle!

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Honk & Wave for Health Care for All!

On Saturday, June 5th join the Santa Clara County Single Payer Health Care Coalition for a Honk & Wave event from 12 - 2PM! The Honk & Wave will take place at Willow Road & Newbridge Street in Menlo Park. There will also be a MINI FOOD DRIVE to benefit the SJPJC Peace Pantry - if you would like to donate, bring your non-perishable foods and canned goods to the Honk & Wave!

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Local Peace: “The Earth” Zine

On December 11, 2019 a group of local creators gathered at the San Jose Peace and Justice Center in an act of Local Peace to collaborate on a Zine. The theme of the Zine was "The Earth". While the pages were ultimately not assembled, we recently recovered some and would…

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Meet the Northern California Unemployed Committee!

Meet the Northern California Unemployed Committee: We are a new organization that focuses specifically on the struggle for the rights of the unemployed! We have three primary demands: 1 - restore the $600 weekly supplement, 2 - end federal taxation of unemployment, 3 - make the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance permanent. If this article interests you and you want to get involved please contact us at ncaluc@gmail.com or (408) 638-9131.

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Help Michele Get a Van!!!

Support this fundraiser to purchase a wheelchair accessible van for Michele Mashburn! As you likely know, Michele Mashburn has been the Director of the San Jose Peace and Justice Center for almost 5 years. She has been an extremely dedicated community builder, facilitating connections between various groups and providing relevant resources…

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