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NFJC Members,
I cannot believe it is almost the end of the year. November is National Gratitude Month, a time to give thanks and celebrate the good in life.
Thank you to everyone across our regions for all the work you do in our communities. I am thankful that NFJC gives us the space to come together to collaborate and to support one another.
I would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone of our first all member call of FY 25. Our meeting will take place on November 13, 2024. The call will be a re-centering opportunity for us to speak authentically with those who share our stories and will hopefully be a safe, healing space post election as we forge ahead.
Looking forward to seeing you all on November 13.
Rene Petties-Jones
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Member News
This is your space to share news from your organization
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ALL MEMBER SHARING CALL
Our first All Member Sharing call for FY25 will take place on November 13, 2024.
Thank you to our three facilitators Donald Wood, Dewitt Campbell and Moises Echeverria who will be leading this meeting.
If you did not receive the calendar invite, please verify that your information is on the NFJC roster in the All member tab and reach out to Alisia and Jessica.
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NEW PRESIDENT & CEO
North Carolina for Community and Justice (NCCJ) recently announced that Jennifer Ruppe will be their new President & CEO. Jennifer has served as executive director of Guilford Green Foundation & LGBTQ Center since 2018, is a North Carolina native with 20 years of philanthropic experience rooted in community building and collaboration in Greensboro.
Jennifer will start in January 2025, but will make her public debut at NCCJ's Citation Award Dinner on November 6, 2024.
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SCHOOL WORKSHOPS
The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio has been busy in schools facilitating programs for students and educators that foster inclusive and brave spaces.
The workshops lead students in discussions around the impact of assumptions and stereotypes, and teach skills with the goal of spreading inclusions and acceptance.
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PRIDE 365
Just Community Arkansas attended the Central Arkansas Pride event, Pride 365, on October 19, 2024. Pride 365 honors the LGBTQIA+ community, their history, achievements, and ongoing struggle for equality.
The event included a parade, many entertainers, food trucks, a kids village and ended with a dance party.
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WALK FOR COMMUNITY
On Sunday, October 6, 2024, after seven years of absence, Just Communities of Arkansas brought back its Walk for Community.
Walk for Community aims to build community by bringing together people from a variety of neighborhoods, organizations and groups. In collaboration with the City of Little Rock's Commission on Racial and Cultural Diversity, the event celebrates the unique cultural richers of Little Rock. Community members were invited to display their cultures through clothing, food, music and dance.
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WALK THE DAY
On October 19, 2024, OneJax participated in National Alliance for Mental Illness' (NAMI) Walk the Day in Jacksonville, Florida.
NAMI holds these walks in over 150 locations over several months. The walks bring awareness of mental health to reduce stigma, raise funds for NAMI's free mental health programs, and build community to let people know they are not alone.
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BREAKING BREAD & BARRIERS
OneJax has been a pillar of unity in Jacksonville for over 54 years. OneJax has a new supper series called, Breaking Bread & Barriers. The four sessions will encourage participants to share respectful conversations around topics pertaining to the Pledge of Allegiance.
The first session "One Nation Under God" will look at the democracy and community of the United States through the lends of faith or no faith at all and explore concepts of religious nationalism.
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ANYTOWN REUNION
Community Tampa Bay is getting ready for their 2024 Anytown reunion. The reunion will be held on December 6th. Community Tampa Bay is inviting all ANYTOWNers from 1991 to this past summer to come join for an evening of fun.
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SPIRITS AND SPENDERS
Garden State Equality held a Prohibition-themed LGBTQ+ haunted fundraiser inside a real haunted bank! The night included 1920s music, Prohibition-inspired cocktails and horror attractions.
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BEYOND BORDERS
On October 23, 2024, Inclusive Communities held their Omaha Table Talk and this time around understanding the impacts of immigration policies.
Immigration policies affect us all, and their impact on community safety is both profound and often overlooked. At this Omaha Table Talk, they delved into how immigration laws and enforcement practices can erode trust between immigrant communities and local authorities, making individuals less likely to report crimes and ultimately putting public safety at risk.
The panel provided diverse perspectives, including insights from an immigration lawyer, a community organizer, and a law enforcement officer. Together, they examined the nuanced dynamics of immigration policies in Omaha and throughout Nebraska, and discuss ways to build safer, more inclusive communities for all.
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COMMUNITY CONVERSATION
On October 26, 2024, the Michigan Roundtable for Just Communities & Southeast Michigan Sankofa Alliance got together over hot beverages to have a conversation on reimagining public safety in Warren. This is the first of a series of conversations.
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DEMYSTIFYING THE CRISIS IN HAITI
Mosaic Miami held their “Can We Talk? Really, Can We Talk?” series.
The latest series was on Demystifying the Crisis in Haiti: How we got here and how we can move forward. Aiming to challenge stereotypes and uncover shared truths, this series provides a space for open and respectful discussions about race, diversity, and injustice. The conversations also allowing the history of the crisis in Haiti and how it affects Haitians Americans living in South Florida and their families in Haiti.
Panelists included:
Jacqueline Charles, Pulitzer Prize Finalist & Emmy Award-Winning Correspondent at Miami Herald
Gepsie M. Metellus, Executive Director at Sant La, Inc.
Edouard Duval-Carrié, Contemporary Artist & Curator
Dr. Guerda Nicolas, Co-Founder & President of Ayiti Community Trust
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ANNUAL MEETING LUNCHEON AND DISCUSSION
On October 21, 2024, NFJC-WNY held their annual meeting luncheon and panel discussion. The topic was ageism in the workplace: Working with an intergenerational workforce.
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NCCJ HALLOWEEN 5K
NCCJ of Greater Dayton is getting ready for their Halloween-themed 5K event that will take place on November 2, 2024!
Folks can come in their costumes. This will be a family-friendly run that’s all about community spirit, fun, and a great cause.
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PUMPKIN PAINTING
NCCJ of Greater Dayton held a pumpkin painting event for their Anytown Alumni. Police & Youth Together campers also got a chance to paint pumpkins together.
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FALL TEEN SUMMIT
Over 250 high school students from 21 different schols came together for the NCCJ of Greater Dayton Fall 2024 Teen Summit. From engaging activities to powerful discussions, students explored how to use social media as a tool for creating positive change.
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WHERE ARE NFJC AFFILIATES LOCATED? | |
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The NFJC is a network of organizations from across the country/world with years of experience, extensive knowledge, skills and expertise in the areas of human relations, social justice, community-building, and inter-group understanding. Founded in 2006, the National Federation for Just Communities was created by former NCCJ regional offices to sustain and advance our distinctive and award-winning work.
Check out the map below to see where our affiliates are located.
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