Join JUFJ to watch the House Judiciary Committee as they hear testimony on Right to Counsel (HB018), Rent Court Reform (HB052), and the COVID-19 Eviction and Housing Relief Act (HB1312). The hearing starts at 1:30 PM, but we don't know the exact time bills will be heard. Sign up to get an email notification when the bill(s) are next on the committee's agenda.
Join JUFJers from across Baltimore to discuss our ongoing issue campaign work. We will share updates for all the local campaigns, as well as the Maryland statewide campaigns that need local attention, and brainstorm on how to move the work forward.
JUFJ and the Under 3 DC Coalition are teaming up to host a budget engagement forum WATCH PARTY - join us Thursday, February 18, 5:45-7:30 PM via ZOOM! RSVP NOW!
Join the first meeting of JUFJ’s Tax and Budget Working Group on Sunday, February 21 from 4:30-6:00 PM to learn more about how we can leverage our collective power to create a more equitable budget and make sure everyone is paying their fair share.
Join Renters United Maryland's lobby night for the 2021 Maryland General Assembly session. There will be a prep session with attendees and then, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, we will hear stories from Marylanders about housing instability before and during the pandemic, and learn about how RUM's Housing Justice legislative package can help. From 8:00 to 9:00 PM, we will divide up into breakout rooms by county so you can meet with your state legislators to ask them questions and encourage them to support this critical legislation.
Join the first meeting of JUFJ's Housing Security Working Group on Wednesday, February 24, 6:30-8:00 PM. We’ll talk about housing issues in DC, get to know other JUFJers, and gear up to work to reclaim rent control, prevent mass evictions, and fight for a budget that cares about getting and keeping people housed.
Join JUFJers from across Maryland for family-friendly Purim party with fun activities and opportunities to reach out to legislators.
Join JUFJers from across Maryland for a Purim social media party, when we will reach out to legislators and urge them to support our Annapolis priorities.
The Montgomery County Board of Education is hosting a public hearing about the removal of School Resource Officers (SROs) from Montgomery County Public Schools. Join the Montgomery County Defund Policing and Invest in Communities Coalition for a virtual watch party of the hearing!
Join JUFJ to watch the House Judiciary Committee as they hear testimony on Dignity not Detention (HB016), Maryland Trust Act (HB304), and Universal Representation (HB750). The hearing starts at 1:30 PM, but we don't know the exact time bills will be heard. Sign up to get an email notification when the bill(s) are next on the committee's agenda.
Join JUFJers from across Baltimore to discuss our ongoing issue campaign work. We will share updates for all the local campaigns, as well as the Maryland statewide campaigns that need local attention, and brainstorm on how to move the work forward.
Join the Maryland Coalition for Justice and Police Accountability for a march to demand that Maryland legislators pass Anton's Law, LEOBR repeal, use of force limits, SRO removal, and local control of Baltimore City Police Department.
The Montgomery County Council is hosting a public hearing about a bill that would allow for the continuation of the School Resource Officer (SRO) program in Montgomery County Public Schools. Join the Montgomery County Defund Policing and Invest in Communities Coalition for a virtual watch party of the hearing!
Join JUFJers from across Baltimore to learn more about the Community Building and Education Team and get involved!
Sign up to join our next Racial Equity and Policing Team meeting.
Join JUFJ to watch the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee as they hear testimony on the COVID-19 Eviction and Housing Relief Act (SB910). The hearing starts at 1:30 PM, but we don't know the exact time bills will be heard. Sign up to get an email notification when the bill is next on the committee's agenda.
At the center of community organizing, is the community -- where we get our energy and resources. Join us for our first DC Community Building and Education team meeting!
Join JUFJers from across Maryland for a call at 8:00 PM to discuss our ongoing issue campaign work. If you're new to JUFJ or want to schmooze and catch up with fellow members, join at 7:30 PM.
Join JUFJ's Montgomery County Team as we watch the second worksession for an upcoming piece of legislation that seeks to expand the police department's data collection practices. We'll meet at 9 AM to discuss background information on the legislation, and the worksession will begin at 9:30.
Join Renter's United Maryland for a march to demand that Maryland legislators prevent mass evictions through rental relief programs, an eviction moratorium, tenant holding over laws, and landlord rental assistance applications.
