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Justice United
... also known as "Orange Juice" (Justice United In Community Effort), is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit organization directed by a team of leaders from participating institutions and served by a professional organizing staff. Justice United is affiliated with the Industrial Areas Foundation the oldest and largest community organizing network in the Country.
250 people, representing 23 institutions publicly launched the Orange Country Organizing Committee on April, 2008 (after a 2 year organizing process), and adopted the organizations first Agenda for the Common Good. The Agenda focuses on six priorities:
- education
- health care
- environmental justice
- living wages
- immigrant families
- affordable housing
If you are interested in any of these research areas, please contact Ivan Parra.
St. Thomas More Catholic Community is one of many partner institutions who are members of Justice United. To find out how you can become involved, contact Lucia Ciapponi Stadter.
Reminder:
Justice United Assembly
Tuesday, April 10, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Lattisville Grove Missionary Baptist Church (1701 Jimmy Ed Rd, Hurdle Mills)Please confirm your attendance for the action here.
Support Justice United leaders taking action for increased access to jobs for people of color and rural residents, resources for immigrant youth, and more housing faster for residents at risk of homelessness. More about our issues here.
Bus transportation is available on demand from two locations in Chapel Hill. Riders must reserve their seats to ensure we have adequate capacity. Buses depart at 6:15 pm. Please use the links below to confirm your seat today.
Bus departing from St. Thomas More Catholic Church (940 Carmichael St, Chapel Hill)
Bus departing from United Church of Chapel Hill (1321 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Chapel Hill)
Orange County Justice United