We Traveled 200 Miles Across the Central Valley. Here’s What We Saw.
Our Seeds of Hope pilgrimage reminded us why faith-based organizing isn't just something we do — it's who we are.
Faith Leaders Rally at State Capitol for Safer Communities Through Opportunity, Not Punishment
Dozens of clergy leaders, organizers, and community members recently gathered at the steps of the California State Capitol to demand a new vision of public safety—one rooted in opportunity, not punishment. Standing shoulder to shoulder with PICO California, our sister…
From Meetings to Milestones: How Kern County Leaders Are Transforming Ford City Park
In a remarkable showcase of community power, Ford City Park is experiencing a transformation, championed by local residents in Taft—many of them immigrants—determined to enhance their neighborhood. Nestled in the heart of a small Kern County community, this park has…
How a New Community-Based Alternative to Police Aims to Help Stockton Respond to Mental Health Crises
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.