This letter by Connie Hunter from the Friday Peace Vigil was published in the San Jose Mercury News last week. The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed this nation’s Achilles heel. Though we invest more money in our military defense system than the next seven nations combined, our military defense system leaves…
The Rapid Response Network of both Santa Clara County and Monterey County are sending a letter to Congress members Lofgren and Panetta urging them to support immediate government action to release people from immigration detention facilities.
Have we all truly been present and engaged with each other? Do we see, hear, and feel the struggles of those most impacted in our society? Why do we opt to shelter in our many places of privilege? Why are we surprised by the rampant inequities? Do we understand human needs and wants in this city, state, and country in the year 2020?
Like many others, Khalilah Ramirez is doing what she can to create opportunity in this difficult time. See below the video for more information on how to help Khalilah during this difficult time. Ways to support Khalilah: Become a monthly donor on her Patreon PageSupport her birthday fundraiser on GoFundMeAttend…
#StayHomeButNotSilent A message from Charlotte Casey, a Collins Foundation Board Member and SJPJC Coordinating Council Member I first saw this slogan on a tweet from the Brazilian Landless Workers Movement. The Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro is surpassing even his idol the U.S. President in his criminal denial of the extent…
Check out our most recent regular email here! As your community resource center, we are checking in because we want to hear your thoughts and how we might be able to serve you! Our regular email is a great way to stay updated on ways to find or offer community…
Please check our regular email. As we continue to Shelter in Peace, connection is important. This email is one way to stay informed about what is going on. Sign up HERE to make sure you stay in touch. If you need to talk, please let us know. Tara: coordinator@sanjosepeace.org or…
Tips for Peace from Khalilah Ramirez!! To support Khalilah Ramirez during this time, please visit her Patreon Page (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32024909). You can subscribe to her channel for a monthly fee. You can also find Khalilah on Facebook and Instagram. She writes regularly for Silicon Valley De-bug. Glowing Magic Beauty, Khalilah's most…
The Coordinating Council and Staff of San José Peace and Justice Center made the difficult decision to close the space to all public events starting on Wednesday, March 11th. Over the weekend, it became clear that we needed to transition to working remotely. As this puts a burden on staff,…
Recently, the Coordinating Council (CC) of San Jose Peace & Justice Center agreed to a basic set of commitments. These commitments fulfill the basic level of involvement for those sitting in this leadership position with San Jose Peace & Justice Center. As the center operates with minimal staff, it is…
