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SF mayor announces ‘Breaking the Cycle’ plan to address homelessness crisis

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is outlining a “Breaking the Cycle” plan he says will transform the way the city approaches the homelessness crisis. By Lena Howland, Luz Pena, and Monica Madden  Tuesday, March 18, 2025 SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced on Monday a plan he says will transform the way the city…

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San Jose leaders push to crack down on ‘vanlords’ exploiting the unhoused

San Jose city leaders are making a new push to address “vanlords,” who are illegally renting substandard RVs to the unhoused for a steep price. By Zach Fuentes  Tuesday, March 11, 2025 8:08PM SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) — In the South Bay, local leaders say they’re making a new push to address what they’re calling “vanlording.”…

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Unhoused advocates sue Fremont over encampment ban

By Lauren Martinez  Saturday, March 8, 2025 2:12AM FREMONT, Calif. (KGO) — A coalition of homeless advocates are suing the city of Fremont. The goal is to stop the city’s new ban on camping and aiding homeless encampments. Attorney Anthony Prince with California Homeless Union, legal experts and other plaintiffs held a virtual press conference on…

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Federal judge stops homeless encampment sweep for Vallejo woman as other cities expand restrictions

A federal judge has sided with a Vallejo woman with disabilities who lives in a makeshift shelter and halted the city from taking down her camp. By Lauren Martinez  Friday, March 7, 2025 8:29AM VALLEJO, Calif. (KGO) — The Bay Area is entering a new era of homelessness policy and legal battles. As more cities adopt…

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Bay Area teen rejected by 16 colleges, hired by Google files racial discrimination lawsuit

By Kristen Sze  Wednesday, February 19, 2025 SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — The father of a Palo Alto teen who garnered national attention for getting rejected by 16 colleges and hired by Google as a software engineer has filed a new lawsuit on Feb. 11 against the University of California and five UC campuses — UC Berkeley,…

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San Jose opens its largest interim housing community

By Lauren Martinez  Wednesday, February 19, 2025 SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) — The Bay Area’s largest city is opening its largest interim housing site. Branham Lane in San Jose will be home to more than 200 adults in need. Marissa Carino a case manager, experienced homelessness herself 10 years ago. “I needed someone to be the…

Local Organizations

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Black Earth Farms

We need clean land, clean water, clean air, and reparations for all colonized and oppressed peoples on the planet. Black and Indigenous Women, non-binary, trans, and queer folks are the leaders of the movement for food sovereignty and must be centered and uplifted in order to achieve true and absolute liberation.

 

Color of Change

Color Of Change is the nation’s largest online racial justice organization.

We help people respond effectively to injustice in the world around us. As a national online force driven by 7 million members, we move decision-makers in corporations and government to create a more human and less hostile world for Black people in America.

 

Black Organizing Project
The Black Organizing Project is a grassroots organization in Oakland working on issues of racial, social, and economic justice

 

People's Kitchen Collective
People’s Kitchen Collective is a food-centered, Oakland-based political education project offering educational workshops, exhibitions, and community dining events to discuss social justice issues.

 

East Oakland Collective
The East Oakland Collective (EOC) is a member-based community organizing group invested in serving the communities of deep East Oakland by working towards racial and economic equity. They are also currently collecting money to bail out protesters and bringing meals to those on the front lines of protesting.

OCCUR
OCCUR is a community capacity building organization supporting the economic development and civic inclusion of marginalized communities.

 

Ella Baker Center
Ella Baker Center is a grassroots organization in Oakland that focuses on shifting resources away from incarceration and punishment toward opportunities.

 

La Cocina
La Cocina is a nonprofit working to solve problems of equity in business ownership for women, immigrants, and people of color. They are also currently raising money for a COVID-19 relief fund to help business born out of their program.

 

Mandela Grocery Cooperative
Mandela Grocery Cooperative is a worker-owned grocery store located in West Oakland working to strengthen and diversify the local economy. They source from local entrepreneurs and farmers in California with a focus on black and brown farmers and food makers. Their Karma Jar fund helps people in need purchase food.

 

Cycles of Change
Oakland-based creates healthier East Bay communities by helping youth and adults gain tools for more environmentally and economically sustainable living through school-based bicycle education, job training, watershed education, and community earn-a-bike programs. By exploring our neighborhoods and beyond on bicycles, we are more connected to the people and the land that sustain us.

Upcoming Events

Beats Ballots

Beats + Ballots

Beats & Ballots is a dynamic community event that combines music, culture, and civic engagement. This event provides a platform for young people to come together, celebrate local talent, and engage in discussions around the importance of voting and participating in the democratic process. Attendees can enjoy live performances, learn about voter rights, and take…

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Opal’s Walk for Freedom

On Thursday, June 19th, Dr. Opal Lee will complete her annual 2.5-mile walk to recognize the 2.5 years it took for the news and enforcement of freedom to reach the enslaved people in Texas. Now a national holiday, Juneteenth celebrates the freedom gained when slavery was abolished all across the country. Unity Unlimited and Ms.…

Empowered

Empowered – A Day of Healing and Resources

Empowered is an event designed to connect crime survivors with vital resources and support their healing journey. Hosted by the Collin County Crime Victims Council in partnership with the Plano Police Victim Services Unit, this event aims to empower survivors and help them thrive. Enjoy food from the CUTX Food Truck (3:30 PM – 5:00…

The Star

A Social Justice Impact Celebration

Join LoveJustice for an unforgettable evening at the LoveJustice Social Justice Impact Celebration, a prestigious awards dinner dedicated to honoring North Texas’ changemakers and advancing social justice efforts.

Diane-Guerrero

Actress and activist Diane Guerrero to speak at CU Boulder April 10

The Cultural Events Board (CEB) is proud to welcome Diane Guerrero—acclaimed actress, author and activist—as this year’s keynote speaker. Guerrero, best known for her roles in “Orange is the New Black” and “Doom Patrol,” has become a leading voice in the national conversation on immigration and social justice. Guerrero will speak at CU Boulder this…

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Chicago Homeless Outreach Packing Day Every 3rd Friday of the Month

Assemble essential care packages for individuals experiencing homelessness. During this event, volunteers will work together to pack bags filled with toiletries, blankets, socks, hygiene products, and other necessary goods. These packages will then be distributed to our friends on the street the following day. No prior experience is needed; bring friends/family, supplies to donate, and…

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Local Hero Spotlight

Members can nominate a local hero for recognition on their local LoveJustice.com city page!

Anyone and everyone can make an impact, and at LoveJustice we believe that they deserve to be recognized for their good, necessary work!

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