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Unhoused Voices Prompt Investment in Housing Solutions in Central Valley Communities

Faith in the Valley joined a coalition of partners who are following the lead of the unhoused community to bring needed housing solutions to the Central Valley, uniting students, unhoused community members, clergy and residents.

Central Valley Youth Plant 300 Trees and Clear Dead Growth from 2020 Creek Fire

Faith in the Valley is partnering with Advance Peace and the Fresno Black Metro Chamber of Commerce to lead a cohort of 20 hard-to-reach youth in Fresno who are learning about and acting on the intersections of restorative justice, pollution and environmental justice.

Jewish Identities and Social Justice Movements

In this video, Rabbi Shalom and Rev. Bryson White have a conversation about how Jewish identities are both formed through and contribute towards social justice movements in the United States.

Faith in the Valley Names Curtis L. Smith New Executive Director

Pastor Curtis brings over two decades of faith and community-based organizing and systems change experience. He has dedicated his career to fighting for racial justice and building bridges between institutions of faith and the community.

Justice Revival Lecture: Dr. Reggie Williams

Black Religion, Social Justice and the Radical MLK

We're proud to introduce the Justice Revival Lecture series! In 2022, we will be hosting conversations with academics, clergy, and movement leaders to explore a range of pressing justice issues and the role religious power plays in shaping our society.…

Back to School, Back to COVID: Part 2

How has COVID-19 and the controversy of the COVID vaccine impacted our school age youth and young adults? This is a conversation with elementary, high-school and college-aged students, who all gave their take on navigating through school during a global…

Faith in the Valley Names Pastor Curtis Smith Interim ED

Faith in the Valley Names Interim Executive Director

Pastor Curtis L. Smith has been named interim executive director of Faith in the Valley, with the upcoming departure of Pastor Trena Turner. Pastor Smith will lead the staff team and organization to ensure ongoing alignment with its strategic goals…

Faith in the Valley Demands Congress Disregard the Parliamentarian’s Recommendation on Immigration Provisions in Build Back Better

WASHINGTON — Yesterday, the Senate Parliamentarian recommended against including immigration provisions in the Build Back Better Act. This is the third plan the parliamentarian rejects, which would have provided temporary work permits to millions; the first two plans sought to…

Faith in the Valley participatory defense team and attorney stop juvenile transfers to Adult Court, preventing two youth from facing life sentences

Participatory Defense Team, Attorney Stop Juvenile Transfers to Adult Court, Preventing Youth from Facing Life Sentences

November 29, 2021
Faith in the Valley
Blog, Fresno

Last December, our participatory defense team began working with the teen in detention, his family and Ashok. The team, composed of Faith in the Valley grassroots leaders and congregations, works to accompany individuals facing criminal charges and their families. To support this young person, the team created a “socio-bio packet” highlighting the stories gained from talking to him and his community. When submitted, the packet provided the court with a more humanizing picture of his life and circumstances.

Two Stockon police indicted for brutal beating of 17-year-old

Two Stockton Police Indicted for Brutal Beating of 17-Year-Old

November 29, 2021
Faith in the Valley
Blog, San Joaquin

Faith in the Valley and partners, The Gathering for Justice and LIVE FREE USA, have supported Devin and the Carter family since the night of the traffic stop and launched the #Justice4DevinCarter campaign following the incident. “It’s been a very difficult process. It’s the start to a new beginning and the city of Stockton has taken a step towards making things right.”