JOB: Senior Organizer and Coalition Manager
We're hiring! Come work on our DC team as a Senior Organizer and Coalition Manager.
#TestimonyTuesday: Jenna Israel – DMHHS Pilot Program
JUFJ is a member of the Way Home Campaign, a DC coalition working to end homelessness in DC, and supports the coalition’s ask that the DC Council stop all encampment clearings during the pandemic [...]
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DC Paid Family and Medical Leave Expanded Benefits as of October 1, 2021
The DC Council passed legislation that significantly expands the DC Paid Family Leave program. These changes go into effect on October 1, 2021 – and could benefit you and your family!
By Rianna Lloyd
In Baltimore, MD, COVID-19, DC Affordable Housing, High Holidays, Maryland State, MD Paid Family Leave, MD Renters' Rights, Montgomery County, MD, Paid Family Leave, Washington, DC
Posted Sukkot 2021: We All Need Shelter
As we reflect on what it means to have shelter during Sukkot, we know that so many people in our communities are facing eviction. Here's how to take action.
In Budget Advocacy, COVID-19, DC Affordable Housing, Just Recovery DC, Paid Family Leave, Under 3 DC, Washington, DC
Posted Reflection: 2022 DC Budget Campaign
For several years, I’ve been going with other JUFJers and our allies to the Mayor’s budget forums to make the case for progressive policies. Those have sometimes been frustrating, but also [...]
DC Paid Leave Campaign Celebrates DC Council’s Historic Vote to Strengthen & Expand the DC Paid Family Leave program
The DC Paid Leave Campaign, representing a diverse coalition of local businesses, community institutions, service providers, and advocacy organizations, commends the DC Council’s vote to [...]
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ACTION ALERT: Demand a moral DC Budget
The DC Council's second budget vote is tomorrow, and the Council is on the verge of making a historic investment in fairer pay for early childhood educators and ending homelessness for thousands [...]
DC Paid Leave Campaign Celebrates DC Council’s Historic Vote to Strengthen & Expand the DC Paid Family Leave program
The DC Paid Leave Campaign, representing a diverse coalition of local businesses, community institutions, service providers, and advocacy organizations, commends the DC Council’s vote to [...]
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Reflecting on Don’t Kvetch, Organize! 2021
Read a leader's reflection on JUFJ and JOIN's "Don't Kvetch, Organize" organizing 101 program!
DC Council, raise my taxes!
Listen up, DC: I want you to raise my taxes. Yes, you heard right. I want you to raise my taxes. Why? It’s common sense: when people have access to the basic necessities--affordable housing and [...]
