What if there was another number you could call besides 911 in an emergency? What if the person who responded was a social worker instead of a police officer? That is the idea behind the C.A.L.L. Stockton initiative, which led to a new pilot program that aims to serve as a community-based alternative to police.
During the six week program, we have been working with 20 campers—ranging in age from 5 to 22—to expose them to climate issues such as air quality inequity, environmental toxins and our fragile ecosystem. Campers are also learning about community organizing. “One of the things that has been most fascinating is watching the kids take something that they are passionate about and understand, like the video game ‘Among Us,’ and applying it to what they are learning about climate justice."
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.
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.”
Our leaders and community partners successfully advocated for the city of Stockton to invest $4.75 million of American Rescue Plan funds over three years toward community well-being and violence intervention. The resources will establish hotlines and warmlines for crisis disruption,…
San Joaquin Bishop David Rice said the pilgrimage, a march to raise awareness about the plight of undocumented persons and refugees, will begin May 4 after a celebration of the Eucharist and a blessing at St. James Cathedral in Fresno. From there, pilgrims will walk north approximately 17 miles per day, until they reach Sacramento, the state capital, on May 20, and join with other activists and faith groups in observance of California’s Immigrant Day of Action.
The purpose of the event is to expose systemic oppression centered around the prison industry complex, especially private prisons. The conversations will include a look at policies and laws that are in place, a discussion on some of the “startling statistics” and a talk about the trauma and restrictions faced by people once they are released from prison.
Michael Tubbs, the 27-year-old mayor of Stockton, California has a radical plan to combat poverty in his cash-strapped city: a 'no strings' guaranteed basic income for residents.
The People’s Assembly is a series of workshops aimed at giving neighbors the tools to become community organizers and help find solutions to those problems. Faith in the Valley is a nonprofit organization that believes a different and better future is possible if people start working together.
Faith in the Valley Executive Director Trena Turner and Faith in San Joaquin Chapter Director Curtis Smith appeared on Interfaith Voices, a local radio show hosted by Jeri Bigbee, chair of the Social Justice Committee of the First Unitarian Universalist…