I came to Causa Justa because I was having problems with the manager of the apartment where I lived going on 23 years. I moved there in 1993 and the owner wanted to make new rules.
May Day Organizers Tie Racial + Economic Justice Fights in Unified Anti-Violence Platform
By Claire Urbanski and Beth Spitler of BASAT
OAKLAND — Building on the actions of #MayDay2016, community coalition “Oakland Sin Fronteras” rallied and held a press conference Read More »
Oakland’s Women of Color Speak Truth to Power
By Saryta Rodriguez
On Saturday, Feb. 27th, 2016, I attended the Breaking the Silence Town Hall at Impact Hub here in Oakland. The town hall was one of the most Read More »
In late May, an incident at San Francisco City Hall showcased both the worst – and the best – of the immigration debate.
That day, scores of undocumented community leaders
TODAY Before 12noon: Call and Email Supervisors URGING THEM to SUPPORT the FULL version of the Tenant Protection 2.0 with the right to have roommates!
Today, after many mobilizations, rallies, press events, and discussions, Eviction Protections 2.0 will go to Read More »
This week we celebrated a people’s victory! Plaza 16 Coalition leaders are crediting community activism for development turmoil between Monster in the Mission developer, Maximus Real Estate Partners, and the Jang Family Trust, owners of the 16th and Mission property. Read More »
“You could hear screams of people trapped in their homes. That’s when I began thinking about those I had left behind when I was released from Orleans Parish Prison only a few weeks earlier. If I were still in a Read More »
Contact:
Rose Arrieta (Causa Justa Just Cause): 415.487.9203, ext. 202, rose@cjjc.org
Wave of anti-gentrification protests continued to
swell today as local housing rights organizations
#shutitdown because #GentrificationIsToxic
WHAT: Protest at East Bay Rental Housing Association’s Legislative Conference
WHEN: April 22nd; Read More »
Contact:
Maria Zamudio, Causa Justa :: Just Cause— 415.487.9203 ext. 207, maria.zamudio@cjjc.org
Sara Shortt, Housing Rights Committee— 415.703.8634 ext.106
What: Press Conference and Report Release
When: Monday, April 20, 2015 at Noon
Where: Corner of Cesar Chavez and Mission St., Read More »
Children’s Place Announces $2.5 million Contribution to Rana Plaza Trust Fund, Asks Other Brands to Step up to Fill the $3 million Gap to Reach $30 million
On April 24th, 2015, Grassroots Global Justice Alliance and the World March of Read More »
CONTACT:
Rose Arrieta, rose@cjjc.org, 415.487.9203, ext. 202
Maria Zamudio, maria.zamudio@cjjc.org, 415.487.9203 ext. 207
Andy Blue, andy@plaza16.org, 415-533-4694
MISSION DISTRICT COMMUNITY TO RALLY, ISSUE DEMANDS AT DEVELOPER MEETING
Community to tell developer MAXIMUS:
“We need affordable housing, not Read More »
CONTACT:
Maria Zamudio, Plaza 16 Coalition– 415.487.9203 ext. 207, maria.zamudio@cjjc.org
Rose Arrieta, Causa Justa::Just Cause– 415.487.9203, ext. 202, rose@cjjc.org
HUNDREDS TO MARCH AND RALLY IN MISSION AGAINST LUXURY DEVELOPMENT PROPOSED FOR 16TH & MISSION St., AND IN SUPPORT OF PROP Read More »
Contacts:
Rheema Calloway, Causa Justa::Just Cause 415.864.8372, ext. 307, rheema@cjjc.org
Ronisha Johnson, Bay Area Black Lives Mater
Marla Bell, Conscious Queens/ Black Lives Matter
Carrying large banners, over two hundred Bayview community members march with the families of those who Read More »
MEDIA ADVISORY
CONTACT: Maria Zamudio, CJJC, 415.487.9203 ext. 207, maria.zamudio@cjjc.org PLAZA 16 COALITION DEMANDS MORATORIUM ON MARKET-RATE DEVELOPMENT AND A SAFE, VIBRANT BART PLAZA THAT SERVES THE EXISTING COMMUNITY SATURDAY FEB. 1, 16TH MISSION BART PLAZA, SAN FRANCISCO
WHEN: Saturday, Read More »
Eviction Protection 2.0 (esoañol sigue)
Tenant Protection 2.0, introduced by Supervisor Jane Kim, provides urgently needed reforms to the City’s Rent Control law to address the eviction crisis that is impacting the City. The number of eviction notices issued to Read More »
PRESS ADVISORY
For Immediate Release
Contact:Maria Zamudio, Causa Justa::Just Cause: maria.zamudio@cjjc.orgSarah Sherburn-Zimmer, Housing Rights Committee: fred@hrcsf.orgGen Fujioka, San Francisco Anti-Displacement Coalition: GenFujioka@gmail.com
WHAT: Press briefing and public hearing WHEN: Monday, July 27, 12:30pm WHERE: San Francisco City Hall, Polk Street Read More »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Robbie Clark June 9, 2015
***MEDIA ADVISORY***
Oakland Community Groups, Residents, Unions Culminate Daylong Campaign of Direct Action
Residents and workers call in mayor, city council to reinvest in communities, workers and vital services ahead of Read More »
Statement from the Black Youth Project 100. BYP 100 is comprised of 100 black activists from across the country convened by the Black Youth Project to mobilize communities of color beyond electoral politics.
The recent ban on night protests in Read More »
Our friends, family, and community made our Powerful Together ¡Pa’lante! 5th anniversary a huge success, raising over $80,000! These funds will help in our fight against gentrification; and support our immigrant rights work; it will fortify our Black Priorities Project Read More »
For Immediate Release: July 15, 2014
PRESS RELEASE
Tuesday, July 15, 5:30-9PM / Oakland City Council, First Reading of West Oakland Specific Plan
First reading of WOSP takes place at Oakland City Council tonight
Longtime residents voice deep concerns over Read More »
By Nigel Manuel
Posted October 22, 2014 3:08 pm
“Hey hey, ho ho, it’s time to pass the TPO!” The chant rang out in front of Oakland City Hall, inside the building itself, and in the city council chambers as Read More »
Something amazing happened at SF City Hall on Tuesday, June 2. It wasn’t just about the hundreds of people who showed up to urge city supervisors to approve the moratorium, or the compelling stories that filled the chamber, it was Read More »
Grassroots Global Justice Alliance members from around the country will take part in a global 24-hour feminist action by the World March of Women. This action also serves as the launch of the US Chapter of the WMW and will Read More »
Youth, parents and young adults of Bayview Hunters Point marched up Third Street Saturday, April 4, carrying large banners with the faces and names of many of the Black youth and adults who have been lost to violence in Bayview Read More »
Just a few weeks left before we celebrate five years at Causa Justa and 30 years of history at our anniversary event, Powerful Together, ¡Pa’lante! Our event takes place May 28th at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center, 6-9pm 388 9th Read More »
Article from Plaza16 Coalition
“Powerful beyond words” is how Rosario Cervantes described the experience of witnessing San Francisco teacher, Nancy Obregon speaking truth boldly to Maximus representatives, with each phrase enthusiastically echoed by some 350+ community voices in the room. Read More »
***MEDIA ADVISORY FOR WEDNESDAY MARCH 4, 2015***
Community to tell developer MAXIMUS: “We need affordable housing, not meager community benefits”
PRESS CONFERENCE: WED. MARCH 4TH, 6PM, 3271 18TH ST. at SHOTWELL, SF
SAN FRANCISCO – On March 4th at 6pm, Read More »
From top left to right: Myriam at 2013 CJJC holiday celebration; Counseling a tenant; inspiring another tenant; talking with staff member Jaron Browne. Photos CJJC archives.
Myriam Begins New Adventure
Myriam Zamora is fond of pulling on her revolutionary Nicaraguan Read More »
Thousands of people joined in the Reclaim MLK march in Oakland on January 19, beginning at the Fruitvale BART station. The action, which marked the birthday of the late civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., had special meaning as Read More »
Our longtime sister organization, People Organized to Win Employment Rights (POWER) has merged into Causa Justa. As of January 1, 2015 Causa Justa :: Just Cause now includes the staff, members, campaigns, and amazing history and legacy of POWER as Read More »
After a national lawsuit, dozens of direct actions, online petitions, op-eds and ceaseless pressure we are pleased to report that Right to the City alliance (RTTC) Homes For All campaign, of which we are a part, finally won funding to Read More »
Oakland protest after Ferguson grand jury announcement, Nov. 24. Photo: Jaron Browne
Last week the St. Louis County grand jury failed to indict police officer Darren Wilson, the cop who shot and killed 18-year-old, unarmed Michael Brown on a hot Read More »
Big Money, distortions damage Prop G.
Despite a powerful, coordinated, grassroots campaign, Proposition G, the Anti-Speculation Tax, went down at the polls in initial results. The Real Estate lobby outspent the tenant side by 12-to-1, flooding voters’ mailboxes with a
¡Español sigue!There could be no better tribute to the late great housing rights fighter Ted Gullicksen then this past Tuesday’s tenant right’s victory dedicated to the fight against local and global displacement.Tuesday, October 21, CJJC members led the way, winning Read More »
Causa Justa :: Just Cause Slate Card
How to Vote on Tuesday, November 4! ¡Español sique!
State Ballot Initiatives
Prop 47
Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act of 2014
Position: Yes, Yes, Yes!
Proposition 47 is a step towards addressing the Read More »
This past Tuesday the Community and Economic Development Committee heard testimony from courageous tenants, Just Cause leaders, and allies who all spoke out in support of the Tenant Protection Ordinance (TPO) in Oakland. Along with all the supporters were a Read More »
