Dear Friends, We need your help to protect Juristac.There are 24 days remaining to submit your comment letter on the Sargent Quarry Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the proposed mining project that threatens Juristac. You can find resources to help you prepare your letter at http://www.protectjuristac.org/deir/We also invite you to join us at the Amah…
This year we will be celebrating 65 years since the San Jose Peace Center was founded in 1957 by Barby Ulmer, Rev. Shorty Collins, and Dorothy Goble. For the last 10 years, we have celebrated the anniversary on or close to September 21, International Day of Peace. Last year, we…
Dance of Peace event at the Center on July 30 Hello Community! The San Jose Peace and Justice Center is glad to announce that we are now open for events or meetings of fewer than 20 people to be held in our outdoor space behind the Center. To request to…
Keith May on a recent family vacation in Hawaii It was with heavy hearts that we learned of the death of Keith May, a neighbor and a cheerful and helpful presence at many events at the Center. Keith was a dependable volunteer and friend of many of us. Former SJPJC…
Art by Jan Burger On July 21, President Biden announced he will take a series of executive actions to confront the climate emergency in the coming weeks. There are reports from members of his Administration that he is considering declaring a climate emergency. We are demanding that President Biden declare…
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…
Bring your donations of canned, dry or fresh foods to help community members in need. SUNDAY July 17 between 11 and 2 at 48 S 7th St., San Jose
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
Collins Foundation Board and SJPJC Coordinating Council member Raymond J. Ramsey (left) and Collins Foundation Board member Sharat G. Lin (right) receive the award from Assemblyman Ash Kalra. Assemblyman Ash Kalra honored the San Jose Peace & Justice Center as “Nonprofit of the Year” for California Assembly District 27 at…
