Greg Jackson · [email protected]

June 15, 2022 at 7:12 PM

Six years of fighting to end gun violence

Friend, Seven years ago this week, a white supremacist murdered nine worshippers at a historic African American church in Charleston, South Carolina. It shook the world and inspired action.  Today, birthed in the aftermath of the Charleston shooting, we mark six years of fighting to end gun violen…

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  Greg Jackson · [email protected]

June 12, 2022 at 4:39 PM

BREAKING: Bipartisan Senate Leaders Agree On Gun Violence Package

Big News!  For the first time in DECADES, the U.S. Senate leaders announced a bi-partisan agreement on gun violence prevention legislation!   For the last six years at Community Justice, we have urged lawmakers to pass legislation to invest in community-based violence intervention strategies to re…

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  Greg Jackson · [email protected]

June 7, 2022 at 2:01 PM

Tomorrow I testify before Congress

Friend,  Nine years ago I was shot, four days after a failed vote on background checks. Tomorrow, I will testify before Congress on the urgent need to address gun violence as a public health crisis that continues to claim the lives of far too many Americans, especially in Black and Brown communiti…

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  Kimberly Gutierrez · [email protected]

May 27, 2022 at 10:40 PM

Ways to help in Uvalde- urgent needs and calls to action

 Friend,  Earlier this week we told you we will continue to amplify the needs of the victims’ families and the community in Uvalde. I have been here on the ground and have learned from a community that channeled their grief into acts of love and service - whether that be amplifying the need for re…

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  Kim Gutierrez · [email protected]

May 26, 2022 at 1:39 AM

From Buffalo to Uvalde: We Demand Change

Friend, I am here in Texas, and my heart is broken- again.  Last week in Buffalo we lost grandmothers and elders. Last night in Uvalde, Texas we lost children and educators. Our children and elderly look to us to keep them safe and without action, we fail them. We cannot afford to sit by and become…

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  Greg Jackson · [email protected]

May 15, 2022 at 1:56 AM

This is a state of emergency, act now.

  Dear friend– The impact of this country’s gun violence crisis continues to surge at unprecedented levels. We’re outraged, saddened, but most importantly, motivated to keep fighting for and with our communities.  Earlier today, a white supremacist killed at least ten in a racially motivated shooti…

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  Pamela Mejia · [email protected]

April 12, 2022 at 6:28 PM

Yesterday I was at the White House, today violence struck my city.

Friend– Yesterday, I had the honor to attend my first official White House event since the pandemic, as President Biden announced a life saving regulation to address ghost guns and revealed the nomination of Steve Dettlebach to serve as the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Ex…

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  Greg Jackson · [email protected]

March 29, 2022 at 8:04 PM

Biden’s 2023 Budget Can Help #EndGunViolence

Dear friend–  Our hard work is paying off! After months of engagement with leaders about the urgency for resources to address gun violence, President Biden released his FY23 budget proposal, which is the first step in the process of funding the federal government. The budget proposal includes $500 …

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  Greg Jackson · [email protected]

March 16, 2022 at 5:38 PM

A Historic Stride Towards Ending VIolence

 Friend, Our hard work is paying off.  After a hard-fought push and months of negotiations, President Biden signed the $1.5 trillion omnibus spending package into law, which approves over $180 million in federal funding for community-focused violence intervention strategies to serve communities suf…

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  Kia Woods · [email protected]

March 10, 2022 at 10:31 PM

Join Congresswoman Kelly, WI Representative Stubbs & More To Discuss Protecting Black Women and Girls - Wednesday at 3pm EST

Dear friend,  Earlier this month, we launched our Protect Black Women and Girls Campaign. In case you missed it, we invite you to join us for a special virtual event on the disproportionate rate of violence and trauma that Black women and girls experience throughout the country on Wednesday March …

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  Kia Woods · [email protected]

March 1, 2022 at 10:43 PM

Today we’re launching our Protect Black Women & Girls Campaign, will you join our efforts?

Friend,  As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it’s critical we prioritize women that are most impacted by the public health crisis of gun violence in our country. Every year, over 300,000 women and girls go missing or are murdered, with a third of them being Black. Secondly, gun violence has bec…

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  Greg Jackson · [email protected]

February 18, 2022 at 6:37 PM

Let's honor Black History by saving Black lives.

 Friend, As we celebrate Black History Month and honor the leaders who helped shape the gun violence prevention movement like Erica Ford and Devone Boggan, we remain grateful for the many Black-led organizations and frontline gun violence workers putting our communities first.  As we reflect on pas…

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  Pam Mejia · [email protected]

January 27, 2022 at 11:00 PM

Mass shootings go overlooked in our communities...

  Dear friend– Overnight, a shooting at a hotel party killed one and left multiple people injured, four of which were women in Washington, D.C.  Shootings like these may never receive the media attention, but that doesn’t mean their pain doesn’t deserve swift action…

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  Greg Jackson · [email protected]

January 12, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Today we're releasing our 2021 Annual Report. Take a look back at our work.

Dear friend–   2021 rocked our most vulnerable communities in many ways. Even as cities locked down to stop the spread of COVID-19, we saw a historic rise in gun violence including record shootings and gun sales.    As Black and Brown communiti…

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  Kia Woods · [email protected]

January 5, 2022 at 4:15 PM

Here’s our vision board for peace in 2022. It includes you.

    Friend,   As we begin 2022, we are looking forward to peace and the promise of a new year that brings new hope, new intentions and new resolutions.   Check out our 2022 vision board of what we envision for our communities this year! …

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  Greg Jackson · [email protected]

December 22, 2021 at 8:30 PM

Give the gift of peace this holiday season.

Dear Friend, ‘Tis the season of giving and enjoying time with those you love.  But as we spend time with loved ones, it’s important to remember those hurting this season and do your part to help bring about change.  In 202…

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  Sawyeh Maghsoodloo · [email protected]

December 16, 2021 at 8:01 PM

Its time we end gender-based violence.

Friend, As we near the end of a challenging but historic year, we are continuing to put our attention towards the work our movement needs to prioritize in the year ahead. This year, countless headlines shared stories of gun violence tied to ge…

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  Greg Jackson · [email protected]

December 10, 2021 at 4:00 PM

December Monthly Newsletter — Here's what's happening at Community Justice!

As we look back on November and begin a new month, there has been a great deal of progress towards ending gun violence in our communities. Dear friend,   As we take in the month of December and look ahead to the holidays, we are pleased to share…

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  Greg Jackson · [email protected]

November 29, 2021 at 8:00 PM

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday! Can we count on your support?

  Dear friends -    As we usher in the holiday season, let’s remember those communities who are in great need this season. Despite an ongoing global pandemic, gun violence has reached devastatingly high levels nationwide and Black and Brown communities have been hit…

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  Greg Jackson · [email protected]

November 24, 2021 at 8:30 PM

Justice was served but Ahmaud should still be alive.

  Friend, Today three white men were found guilty of murder in the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery.  We should never have to hold our breath for justice. While this verdict upholds the accountability we need, Ahmaud should be with us today. He should be home with …

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  Greg Jackson · [email protected]

November 19, 2021 at 4:07 PM

The House passed $5 billion for violence prevention in the Build Back Better Act!

Friend, We did it! Today, the House passed $5 billion for community violence intervention as part of the $2.2 trillion “Build Back Better Act” social spending package! We fought hard for this. This is a huge and much-needed investment towards e…

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  Greg Jackson · [email protected]

November 18, 2021 at 8:30 PM

Young Dolph should still be here. Gun violence must be stopped.

Friend, We are devastated by the news of another life taken too soon from the gun violence crisis in Black and Brown communities.  We are still reeling from the loss of Memphis rapper, partner and father, Young Dolph wh…

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  Sawyeh Maghsoodloo · [email protected]

November 10, 2021 at 10:00 PM

Take a Look at Our Monthly Policy Digest!

Check out our Monthly Policy Digest which highlights what's going on in the gun violence prevention movement. Friend,    This November, we at CJAF are reflecting on the hard won victories of October and the work we have ahead of us as the new y…

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  Kia Woods · [email protected]

October 25, 2021 at 11:00 PM

Can You Join Us Tomorrow?

In case you missed it, we invite you to a film viewing and intimate discussion on the gun violence epidemic in America and firearms tomorrow, October 26th 6pm ET/5pm CT as we view the documentary "The Price of Freedom.     …

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  Greg Jackson · [email protected]

October 25, 2021 at 1:00 AM

CJAF October Monthly Newsletter — There Are 10 Weeks Left in 2021, Don’t Miss What’s Happening.

As we look back on October, there has been a great deal of progress towards ending gun violence in our communities. Dear friend,   As we look back on October, there has been a great deal of progress towards ending gun violence in our communities…

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  Kia Woods · [email protected]

October 19, 2021 at 5:01 PM

Join Us for a Special Screening of the Price of Freedom With Guns Down America

Together with Guns Down America, The Community Justice Action Fund is excited to invite you to a film viewing and intimate discussion on the gun violence epidemic in America and firearms.     Dear friend,   Together wi…

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  Thia'a Rahman · thia'[email protected]

October 18, 2021 at 5:42 PM

You're Invited! CJAF's October Building Community Call

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and we’re excited to invite you to our special Building Community Call on October 26th at 2pm CT/3pm ET.     Dear friend,   October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and …

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  Greg Jackson · [email protected]

September 27, 2021 at 1:00 AM

CJAF September Monthly Newsletter — October is Intimate Partner Violence Awareness Month

October is Intimate Partner Awareness Month. Join us as we shed light on the critical mission to end intimate partner violence, and share how by supporting survivors and their communities, we can get close to a world without gun violence Dear fr…

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  Sawyeh Maghsoodloo · [email protected]

September 20, 2021 at 4:06 PM

Take a Look at Our August/September Policy Digest!

Check out our August/September Policy Digest which highlights what's going on in the gun violence prevention movement. Friend,    I’m excited to write to you for the first time as Community Justice Action Fund’s new State Policy & Communica…

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  Greg Jackson · [email protected]

September 17, 2021 at 7:04 PM

Thanks to you:

John  --    Earlier this week we asked you to reach out to your Congressional Representatives to urge them to vote YES on including $5 billion in funding for gun violence prevention.    And John  -- WE DID IT.    The House Energy and Commerce Committee and the House J…

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  Community Justice Action Fund · [email protected]

September 14, 2021 at 2:23 PM

$5 BILLION at stake

    $5 BILLION IN GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION FUNDING AT STAKE: The U.S. House of Representatives is currently deciding if they will include $5 billion in funding for community violence intervention and prevention strategies in the Inf…

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  Breaking News (via CJAF) · [email protected]

September 9, 2021 at 6:50 PM

400 people shot... in ONE weekend (URGENT)

    John, this is difficult to talk about but it’s urgent:   Over Labor Day weekend, over 400 people were shot across the United States. Yes, that’s just over a single weekend.  With gun violence becoming a sickening and devastating pattern wee…

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  Greg Jackson (CJAF) · [email protected]

September 2, 2021 at 12:45 PM

30,000 deaths... and counting

    John,   This year is on pace to become the deadliest gun violence year in decades.     Between the pandemic, exacerbated economic and racial inequality, and tenuous relationships between law enforcement and communities of color, …

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  Greg Jackson · [email protected]

August 30, 2021 at 1:00 AM

CJAF August Monthly Newsletter — It’s the End of Summer, and We Have Much Work to Do to End Gun Violence

Can you believe it’s already the end of summer? The past few months have been busy, but impactful in our movement. Dear friend–   Can you believe it’s already the end of summer? The past few months have been busy, but impactful. Our fight in dem…

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  Irina Alejandro · [email protected]

August 11, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Check Out our July Policy Digest!

Friend—   Our summer has been filled with incredible progress within our movement and we have been continuing to transform our ideas of safety and community. With all of the victories we’ve had and the challenges ahead, we want to keep you in t…

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  Greg Jackson (via CJAF) · [email protected]

August 6, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Where we go from here

    John, I wanted to reach out and say thank you.    Since Amber announced her plans to step down as Executive Director and named me as her successor, I’ve been blown away by the generous welcome you and the rest of our Community Justice famil…

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  Amber Goodwin (via CJAF) · [email protected]

August 5, 2021 at 2:06 PM

I wanted you to be the first to know:

    John,   The Community Justice Action Fund has some major news to share, and I wanted you to be the first to know:   After five amazing years leading this organization, I am thrilled to announce that Greg Jackson will be coming on board as …

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  Greg Jackson · [email protected]

July 26, 2021 at 1:00 AM

CJAF Monthly Newsletter: Gun Violence Is On The Rise and Our Fight Continues.

July marks the halfway point through summer, and gun violence has been at a record high across the country. While rates of violence are rising, we remain committed to our mission of fighting for safer communities by calling on policymakers to fund critical community-based violence prevent…

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  Community Justice Action Fund · [email protected]

July 23, 2021 at 2:16 PM

Huge news from Cap Hill:

    John,   The House of Representatives just announced their budget for 2022, and we have really exciting news:   This budget includes over $220 MILLION for community-based gun violence prevention and intervention programs!   CJAF has spent t…

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  Community Justice Action Fund · [email protected]

July 13, 2021 at 9:04 PM

where we go from here:

In case you weren’t able to join us yesterday as we celebrated our 5th anniversary, here’s what you missed:     John,   We launched this organization 5 years ago because we recognized a glaring need: the need to advocate for resources, funding,…

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  Irina Alejandro · [email protected]

July 12, 2021 at 5:01 PM

REMINDER: YOU'RE INVITED TO JUSTICE CAMP 2.0!

Good Afternoon,   We hope your weekend has been fantastic and you're as excited for Justice Camp: Advocating for Peace, Justice, and Investment as we are!   Please join us and our partner Cities United starting TODAY, Monday…

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  Irina Alejandro · [email protected]

July 7, 2021 at 6:00 PM

JOIN US FOR JUSTICE CAMP 2.0!

    Good Afternoon Volunteers,   We are so incredibly excited to invite you to our next Justice Camp: Advocating for Peace, Justice, and Investment.     If you attended the first Justice Camp you know the impact and under…

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  🔴 · [email protected]

June 30, 2021 at 6:55 PM

[HAPPENING NOW] Our 5th birthday party! 🎉 Join us →

    John, today is an exciting day:   Today, CJAF celebrates our 5th anniversary. Tune in now to our LIVE Anniversary Celebration →     TUNE IN → Five years ago, we founded the Community Justice Action Fund because we understood on…

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  Save the Date (via CJAF) · [email protected]

June 29, 2021 at 10:19 PM

don’t forget about tomorrow!

    Tomorrow is our long-awaited 5th Anniversary Celebration -- and we want YOU to join us! CJAF’s 5th Anniversary Celebration CALENDAR REMINDER: GOOGLE APPLE OUTL…

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  Irina Alejandro · [email protected]

June 25, 2021 at 7:34 PM

Join us for our Monthly Building Community Call in honor of Pride Month!

To celebrate Pride Month, we are highlighting the LGBTQ leaders in our movement and uplifting their work for our special Pride Month Building Community Call June 29, 2021 at 3:00 pm ET. Friends— June is LGBTQ Pride Month, and as a queer person, …

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  Greg Jackson · [email protected]

June 24, 2021 at 5:01 PM

Wow. Did you hear the Break the Cycle Act was just introduced?

Friend— Today, Senator Cory Booker and Representative Steven Horsford introduced the Break the Cycle of Violence Act — groundbreaking legislation that will provide $5 billion in funding for community led evidence-based gun violence interventio…

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  Saloni Khushal · [email protected]

June 22, 2021 at 10:01 PM

Check Out our June Policy Digest!

Friend,  June marks the beginning of summer and the start of another transformational few months in our movement. As we remain committed to fighting for safer communities of color this summer, we want to keep everyone in touch with all that is…

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  Irina Alejandro · [email protected]

June 21, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Join Us For Our June Volunteer Actions!

Good Morning CJAF Volunteers!   As the streets heat up and summer gets on the way, we at Community Justice Action Fund hope that you are staying safe & healthy! I’m writing to share our unique opportunities to attend our …

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  Amber Goodwin · [email protected]

June 14, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Celebrating Five Years of Building Power Together. Happy Birthday, CJAF!

We built this organization hand in hand with community organizers of gun violence to create one of the largest people of color-led violence prevention networks of activists in America. Friend,   We are excited to celebrate a very special day.   …

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  Greg Jackson · [email protected]

June 3, 2021 at 4:01 PM

CJAF Bi-Weekly Newsletter: June is Gun Violence Awareness Month And We Are Ready to Work!

June is Gun Violence Awareness Month, and this year feels particularly significant. We are almost halfway through this year, and 2021 has already proven to be unforgettable in the movement to end gun violence. Dear friend– June is Gun Violence A…

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