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.
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 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…
Participatory Defense Team, Attorney Stop Juvenile Transfers to Adult Court, Preventing Youth from Facing Life Sentences
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 Stockton Police Indicted for Brutal Beating of 17-Year-Old
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.”
Back to School, Back to COVID
What are the policies and protocols when a student is exposed to COVID? What steps should a parent take when their child contracts this virus? What are some additional obstacles children and staff now face having returned to school? A…
Let’s Talk About Workers’ Rights for Domestic Violence Survivors
For Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we invited Legal Aid At Work to join us for a conversation about the workplace rights of survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. This important conversation featured our partners, community leaders and domestic violence survivors from throughout the Central Valley. The goal was to create a safe space where survivors could share their stories while local experts weigh in with resources people can access
