May 4, 2020 Dear Governors Baker, Carney, Cuomo, Lamont, Murphy, Raimondo, and Wolf, As faith-based organizing networks representing more than 300,000 families and 800 congregations fighting to slow the spread of the virus and save lives in communities of color in your states, we are grateful for your decision to work together to respond to the pandemic. While COVID-19 recognizes…
Hackensack, N.J.—Advocates called for urgent action to reduce the population at the Bergen County Jail following reports on Tuesday that a 31-year-old man detained at the facility had tested positive for the novel coronavirus. This follows the diagnosis of a staffer last week and a string of public health failures at the jail. In recent days, immigrant rights groups have…
During this pandemic we are demanding an equitable response that supports all of God’s beloved children. A response that implements legislative policies that not only lift our families in the time of crisis but that extends beyond this current moment. As such on March 24, 2020, Faith in New Jersey signed onto a letter generated by the Time to Care…
We have a responsibility to care for the human dignity of every person that is incarcerated within the broken U.S. carceral and immigration system. During this pandemic, Faith in New Jersey is demanding that there is a responsible decarceration of our siblings as well as implementation of provisions to stop the spread of Covid-19 within our jails and immigration detention…
Essex County, N.J. “Faith in Essex County, the local chapter of Faith in New Jersey, is encouraged that the Essex County Executive and Board of Freeholders are moving forward to appoint members to the Civilian Oversight Task Force for Essex County Correctional Facility (ECCF). Following ongoing reports of egregious conditions and abuse at Essex County Correctional Facility, the Oversight Task…
(Rahway NJ, 12/13/19) – Faith in New Jersey expresses its solidarity and support of the Jewish community following the targeted attack on a Jewish Kosher deli in Jersey City on Tuesday. Today we take time to remember the precious lives that were lost. Detective Joseph Seals, Mindy Ferencz, Moshe Deutsch, and Douglas Miguel Rodriguez we remember you. Those who were targeted…
On November 12, 2019, Faith in New Jersey was not only on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court while they heard oral arguments on the Trump administration appeal to rescind Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA); we were on written record in the courtroom. We stood up for our beloved families across this country that were shown compassion through…
As the new Executive Director of Faith in New Jersey, I am often asked for my vision. Where is Faith in New Jersey going? Simply put, I know that for this organization, the way forward is by demonstrating unapologetic radical love in action. Today, we live in a universe where it seems as if the world is on fire – both…
Today we stand with and send our prayers to our Muslim brothers and sisters. Our hearts ache for the families of the women, men and children murdered by a terrorist attack on two Masjids in Christchurch, New Zealand. This is a moment we must continue to remind each other that we are part of one family and together we must…
Charlene D. Walker
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