We are sorry to announce that Michele Mashburn has left her position as Director of the San Jose Peace & Justice Center to pursue other opportunities. Those of us who have been involved with the Center over the years learned a great deal from Michele, not just in the area of disability rights and justice […]
Peace Pantry Food Drive
Succulent Plant Sale
Succulent Plant Sale on Sunday July 17 between 11 and 2 at 48 S 7th St. Proceeds benefit the SJ Peace & Justice Center Food Pantry and Gardens
SJPJC named “Nonprofit of the Year” for Assembly District 27
Assemblyman Ash Kalra honored the San Jose Peace & Justice Center as “Nonprofit of the Year” for California Assembly District 27 at a ceremony at the state capitol on June 8. The ceremonial luncheon for nonprofits from 120 state assembly districts was put together by CalNonprofits (California Association of Nonprofits). This is a recognition of […]
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Community Food Drive & Unhoused Neighbors’ Pets Care Packages – June 2022
Hello Community! Thank you for your support with the Peace Pantry! Your donations truly make a positive impact on food security in San José. On Sunday, June 5th, the Peace Pantry had our monthly food drive, where community members come to support food distribution. This month was special because we collaborated with San Jose Strong […]
NO MORE ENDLESS WAR!
Will the war in Ukraine turn into another endless war like the U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan? How many Ukrainians must die and be displaced? That depends on whether the United States and its allies support a negotiated solution. The outlines of a peace agreement already exist: A comprehensive ceasefire. Withdrawal of Russian forces. […]
Apply to the Critical Connections Summer Program by May 9th
Shared with permission of South Bay Youth Changemakers South Bay Youth Changemakers is hosting its third summer program, Critical Connections Summer (CCS), to develop youth leaders committed to social change and transforming the South Bay! CCS is a free program open to high school students in Santa Clara County who want to make a difference […]
On Tax Day/Good Friday: Protest War Spending!
Two opportunities to protest war spending on Friday April 15: 11:30 AM in Palo Alto: The Pacific Life Community of the Bay Area, CodePink, Women’s International League for Peace & Freedom and others will meet in the parking lot at 3000 El Camino Real (corner of El Camino and Page Mill) and march to the […]
Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break the Silence – 2022
any thanks to the local Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom chapters for this great event video from their April 4, 2022 reading of this important speech.