A local food delivery service, Rogue Produce, is teaming up with local nonprofits Southern Oregon Jobs with Justice to provide fresh produce to people in need. Read the story HERE…
SOJWJ community support during COVID 19 crisis
SOJWJ is working hard to support our community during the COVID 19 crisis. Along with our community partners, we’ve been able to provide meals 7 days a week to our most vulnerable neighbors as well as provide other basic needs such as clothing, first aid supplies, camping gear, masks and water. Donations and community support […]
Ashland outreach organizations struggling to meet needs of homeless
It didn’t take long for the effects of the novel coronavirus to trickle down to the people who didn’t have homes or jobs to lose in the first place, and that’s who Jason and Vanessa Houk, organizers for Southern Oregon Jobs with Justice, have been trying to protect. Read the story HERE…
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In order to ensure maximum safety precautions are abided by the general public, lawmakers must protect workers, especially low wage and domestic workers, who are not guaranteed paid sick leave. Click Here to Take Action Now to demand Congress pass paid sick leave for ALL working people, especially especially low wage and domestic workers.
David Rovics – Stranger and Friends concert POSTPONED
Hello, due to the threat of COVID-19 we are postponing this concert until a time we can all gather safely. We were so looking forward to this… please support David Rovics and all independent artists during these difficult times. David Rovics lives in Portland, Oregon, and tours regularly on four continents, performing at cafes, pubs, […]
Married couple sick with the flu denied room at motel after organization pays fees
Couple denied service at Ashland Motel (Marissa Olid/KTVL). ” Jason and Vanessa Houk , organizers with Southern Oregon Jobs with Justice were contacted by Lisa and James Yancy during the organization’s community meal that is done Thursdays at Pioneer Hall in Ashland. “ https://ktvl.com/news/local/married-couple-and-sick-with-the-flu-denied-room-at-motel-after-organization-pays-fees?fbclid=IwAR2kmJuPL7RCt_NGtl_epfwsy1NPl6XqY5cuOtfc3S_rMioBWI_uRZseSDc
Rally for the PEBB deal
Do you think that the employees of Jackson County deserve to have good healthcare that is affordable to the county? Then come together on Monday to raise your voices to the commissioners to share that the employees of Jackson County want to switch to the public employee PEBB system. It is time for the County […]
SOJWJ hosting Thanksgiving Meal
NEW LOCATION: Bellview Grange – 1050 Tolman Creek Road. Please join us for the 4th annual FREE Community Peace Meal Thanksgiving feast. Dinner will be served from 2 to 4 pm this year. We have the hall rented from 12 to 6 pm, so there’s time for set up and clean up. SIGNUP SHEET HERE