Working to eradicate systems of oppression that lead to homelessness and mass incarceration.
Supporting the community by informing, educating and empowering on the journey to wholeness and self-determination and control.
Criminal Justice Advocacy
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Do you feel safe in your community? What do you look to law enforcement to do for you? Are they doing it? Are there alternatives? Possibly... check out the work in Chicago that by the Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression for Community Control Over Policing.
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Did you know slavery is still legal in the United States? The 13th amendment to the Constitution includes an "exception" that fuels mass incarceration today. Learn more and find out how you can help at https://endtheexception.com
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Prince George's County Youth Curfew: Does the data support the narrative? What do you say? Complete this short survey to weigh in.
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Police Data Transparency is Lacking Across the Country (Vera Institute for Justice) Prince George's County scored 38/100
Homelessness/Housing Advocacy
Sharing: News You Can Use...
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The Center for Racial Equity and Justice - December 2022 newsletter
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Support DecrimPovertyDC's legislative proposal. Sign on by December 16, 2022.
Areas of Support
Community Topics
Community Advocacy & Support
Street Outreach
Connect with us to volunteer to support our street outreach efforts!
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Collect donations
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Sort and prep donations
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Distribute items during an outreach session
Technical Advocacy
We need volunteers who can serve as navigators and advocates. Do you have experience working with:
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Social services agencies and organizations?
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Medical/hospital case management?
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Landlords?
If so, we need your skills to advocate for our families who are struggling to get the services they need.
Social Justice
Fighting for justice is a never ending battle. Do you have the passion to help advocate for yourself and your community members who are living within the confines of a system of oppression and hatred? There's a lot of work to do. Are you concerned with:
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Mass incarceration/pre-trial detention/ending cash bail
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Police violence/brutality
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Community violence
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Domestic violence
If so, we ask you to connect with us and various partners who are working on the ground to address these issues and more.
