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Month: April 2023

Family Justice Center Navigator Karina Recognized For Making A Difference

This week was the National Victim’s Rights Week and to celebrate it the District Attorney’s office recognized 7 candidates within Contra Costa County for having an impact within the community for victim’s rights. We were proud to be notified that one of our own navigators, Karina, was among those recognized for the category of making a difference within the community. Since Karina started, she has been a bright light, leading with her huge heart and always giving her best. Karina has taken on many projects and has done so with grace and a huge smile. While working with clients, she is able to make a huge difference to them by listening to their situation and assisting them with any difficulties they’re experiencing by connecting them with a variety of resources. Whoever she works with, she appears to go above and beyond! Held outside near the courthouse in Martinez, victim witness advocates, law enforcement, district attorneys, county employees, and community members were present to see and listen to Karina who gave a passionate and moving remarks at the event. The Family Justice Center is fortunate to have such great team members who are committed to our clients and demonstrate empathy and support for them. Thank you for all your hard work and congratulations Karina! If you are experiencing any form of interpersonal or domestic violence and wish to be connected with one of our wonderful navigators please click here to find the nearest center to you!

Organizations Working Together

Over the weekend, the Family Justice Center partnered with The Black Neighborhood in hosting a pop up farmers market! This was the first of its kind and a very special event for everyone involved. The Family Justice Center has had the pleasure of working with The Black Neighborhood in the past and supporting their food giveaway initiative.  This year LaShara Johnson from the Family Justice Center had the pleasure of spearheading the initiative on behalf of our organization. She wanted to give community members more of a choice in the services that were being provided to them.  The McGlothen Temple Church-God in North Richmond Ca were gracious to let us use their parking lot for this event. North Richmond is an underserved area in the Richmond community and it’s where we felt that a food give away would have the biggest impact. We also brought in Fresh Approach, Urban Tilth and White Pony.   The Black Neighborhood usually gives away food to over 200 people, but because this was our first time in this area we had a goal of 100 people. After providing fresh produce, jackets, resources and canned goods over 150 people we can say that our goal expectations were surpassed! We look forward to continuing these partnerships to keep giving more opportunities. Click on any logo below to learn more about the programs involved:

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