We are grateful for another year and the opportunity to say thank you for taking action and demanding more for working families and other marginalized communities in southern Oregon. As we closed out 2022, we reflected on what this work means and what keeps Southern Oregon Jobs with Justice growing and focused on building power […]
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UPDATED: David Rovics Appearing at Peace House On Dec. 12
David will be in Ashland as he continues his West Coast Winter Tour! Please join us for a special night. Due to the weather, the concert will be held at Peace House — 543 S. Mountain Ave. Check out his website at https://www.davidrovics.com/
Free Thanksgiving meals in the Rogue Valley
Compiled by Southern Oregon Jobs with Justice — current as of Nov. 19. If you see anything that needs to be updated, please text 541.930.2170 or 541.200.5234 with information. Thank you. Tuesday Nov. 22 from 4 to 5:30 p.m., Peace House’s Uncle Foods Diner will have a traditional Thanksgiving meal in Pioneer Hall (73 […]
Local non-profit serves Peace Meals at Pioneer Hall
Ashland, Or. — Peace Meals by Southern Oregon Jobs with Justice is a non-profit initiative focusing on feeding any and everyone across the Rogue Valley. Starting Friday, April 1st at 4 pm, Peace Meals will be back at Pioneer Hall, where the program has run in the past. “We thought we’d do a fundraiser and amazingly within a […]
Rogue Produce gets fresh food to those who need it
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…
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
JWJ Statement on Executive Orders Targeting Immigrants and Muslims
In response to President Trump’s final and planned executive orders to build a border wall, strip federal funding from sanctuary cities, and bar predominantly Muslim refugees from entering the country, Jobs With Justice Executive Director Sarita Gupta issued the following statement: “These executive orders are yet another attempt to divide our country and sow baseless […]