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Profile Information
- Name of the Organization
- JUNTA for Progressive Action
- Contact Person
- Latrina Kelly
- Contact phone
- 2037870191
- latrina.kelly@juntainc.ore
- Website
- http://www.juntainc.org
- Interest
- Food Assistance, Adult Education, Financial Literacy, Advocacy
- Description Interest
- JUNTA works to improve the lives of low-income and other vulnerable residents through direct assistance, empowerment and advocacy. We provide Family Management assistance including information and referral for services, screening and application assistance for state programs (SNAP, Care4Kids, Disability, etc.), a diaper bank; Adult Education and Economic Development Programs (financial literacy, computer literacy, ESL, citizenship tutoring, GED and Spanish language classes), a therapeutic arts after-school program, and the Worker Center, that organizes low-wage and immigrant workers to campaign for fair wages and working conditions. JUNT also advocates for better health literacy, immigrant rights, and human rights of all residents.
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Junta seeks Director of Development
Posted on June 2, 2014 at 4:25am 0 Comments 1 Promotion
Director of Development
JUNTA seeks a full-time Director of Development for immediate hire. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.
Organization Description
Junta for Progressive Action is non-profit organization committed to ensuring the economic, political and social conditions of the Latino and vulnerable community of greater New Haven, through programs and advocacy.…
ContinueJunta seeks Director of Advocacy
Posted on May 16, 2014 at 9:27am 0 Comments 0 Promotions
Organization Description
Junta for Progressive Action is non-profit organization committed to ensuring the economic, political and social conditions of the Latino and vulnerable community of greater New Haven, through programs and advocacy. Founded in 1969 to support the transition of Puerto Rican migrants into New Haven, we have emerged as an organization that focuses on supporting and empowering Latino, immigrant and low-income communities through service and social change.…
ContinueJunta seeks Deputy Director for Development and Programs
Posted on May 14, 2014 at 4:23am 0 Comments 1 Promotion
Deputy Director for Development and Programs
Junta for Progressive Action seeks a Deputy Director. The purpose of this role is to support the executive director in the development and implementation of the organization’s strategic plans and policies, and to provide leadership and direction to Junta and other staff. Reporting to the executive director (ED), the Deputy Director will have both internal and external facing responsibilities, ranging from client and…
ContinueNew Job Opportunity: Program Director for Adult Education & Community Outreach
Posted on August 2, 2013 at 9:38am 0 Comments 2 Promotions
PROGRAM DIRECTOR FOR ADULT EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH
JUNTA seeks a full time Program Director for Adult Education and Community Outreach. The Program Director is responsible for the overall leadership and management of all morning and evening courses, and all initiatives under the program. The Director plans, coordinates, implements, and administers programs and services related to our Adult Education programs, while supporting the…
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Open Street Project
An Open Streets Family Reunion: Reflections from the 2018 Open Streets Summit
By Ryan O’Connor, Director of Programs, 8 80 Cities Recently 8 80 Cities wrote a blog post about open streets being a labour of love. That being the case, the 2018 Open Streets Summit in New Orleans felt like a family reunion of sorts. It was rejuvenating to see old and new friends who share our passion for open streets and are working tirelessly to create healthier, happier, and more connected communities across the world. The event, which took place on September 15-16, brought together more than 50 leaders who currently organize open streets programs or are interested in bringing the...
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Open Streets Summit Draft Agenda
We hope you are getting ready and feel excited about the Open Streets Summit in Gretna/New Orleans! Taking place from September 15-16, 2018, the Summit will feature tours, presentations and networking opportunities with open streets champions and organizers from across the continent. Attendees will learn about the nuts and bolts of starting or scaling up open streets programs, including: Route design and planning Partnerships with business and officials Social inclusion Safety and logistics Marketing and promotion Program evaluation through measurable goals and metrics If you haven’t done it yet, click here to register for the Open Streets Summit only or...
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Open Streets Summit Speakers Announced!
The Open Streets Project is proud to announce that Ed Solis from Viva Calle (San Jose, CA), Romel Pascual from CicLAvia (Los Angeles, CA), Jaymie Santiago and Charles Brown from New Brunswick Ciclovia will join us as speakers for the 2018 Open Streets Summit in New Orleans and Gretna! Taking place from September 15-16 2018, the Summit will feature: Behind the scenes tour of the City of Gretna’s inaugural open streets program. Workshops, presentations, and networking opportunities with open streets champions and organizers from across the continent. Training and inspiration for both -novice and experienced- open streets organizers and supporters...
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Local Initiatives Support Corporation
New Report: A Close Look at the Reality of Community Violence Interrupters
Dr. Kathryn Bocanegra and Dr. Shani Buggs, eminent researchers and experts on the work of community violence intervention, have published, together with LISC, Supporting the Frontline Through Community Healing: Advancing Science on Violence Intervention Outreach and Trauma Exposure. The study, focused on safety efforts in Kansas City, MO, is a deeply researched and compassionate look at the trauma CVI workers confront every day and how to support the field so that practitioners “are protected from the same harms they work to prevent.”“A Gateway for Possibilities”: Resident Leadership and Community Ownership
LISC's Institute for Community Power has published a new Spotlight examining three leadership development programs designed and implemented by LISC and local partners for distinct communities in different parts of the country: Training the Trainers (T4T) in Houston; the Newark Resident Leadership Academy (NRLA); and Community Connectors in Philadelphia. Each group has leveraged the leadership program to inform and strengthen their work and, in turn, to serve their communities more effectively.Mobile Home Residents in Washington State Are Calling the Shots After Buying Their Park
Manufactured housing, which 20 million Americans call home, is one of the few affordable housing options in the United States. The residents of two Washington State mobile home communities recently succeeded in purchasing their parks with help from ROC USA and over $2 million in financing from Rural LISC. As a result, they have been able to stabilize their housing costs, upgrade their communities and remain in the places they love.
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