Dear Just Communities Supporter:

My name is Jarrod Schwartz. For the past 17 years, I’ve had the privilege of leading Just Communities here in California’s Central Coast. Recently, questions have been raised about our work with the Santa Barbara Unified School District...

Monthly News: Change Agent Network for Dismantling Oppression (CAN DO!)

The Change Agent Network for Dismantling Oppression (CAN DO!) is the year round follow-up and networking program for Just Communities' CommUnity Leadership Institute (CLI), Talking in Class graduate...

Since 2001, Just Communities has worked with schools and districts across the Central Coast to improve educational opportunity and outcomes through a focus on educational equity. Three core strategies Just Communities helps schools implement are Relationships, Rigor an...

Just Communities is thrilled to announce that we have not one, but two new staff members leading our Development and Communications efforts!

Melissa Patrino joined us in May 2018 as Just Communities’ Development and Communications Manager. Melissa is responsible for gra...

In 2001, Just Communities was established in Santa Barbara County as a local chapter of The National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ). Now a fully independent local organization, Just Communities is the only multi-issue social justice organization on the Cen...

Just Communities' Language Justice Network Supports Santa Barbara & Ventura Counties During the Thomas Fire & Mudslides

Just Communities’ Language Justice Initiative was established in 2010 with a goal to ensure that all voices are heard and included in the process...

Changing the Odds - To Create Lasting Impact

We hear them all the time - especially this time of year - stories of young people who are "at risk" and have somehow managed to "beat the odds."  These stories are inspiring. They give us hope. But this letter isn't telling...

Just Desserts 2015

Just Desserts is back! Get your tickets now for Just Communities annual celebration.The afternoon includes live music, delicious food, and local wine. This year the event will be hosted by Alpha Resource Center's Slingshot Art Gallery....

Partnerships Make a Difference

"Just Communities played a vital role in our interpreter's professional development. Thanks to our partnership, the Mixteco/Indigenous Community Organizing Project (MICOP), was able to send 10 indigenous interpreters to the Just Communit...

Dear Friends,

This summer has been a season of transition for us here at Just Communities and while we say goodbye to old friends we welcome three new members to our team. I am very glad to introduce Andrea Medina-Ramirez, Nayra Pacheco, and Samuel Duarte who have...