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Peace & Justice Center as Stepping Stone
by Pauline Druffel The 40th anniversary celebration of PJALS has special significance for me because I was a part of the early staff of PJC, the Spokane Peace and Justice Center (PJALS’s predecessor). PJC, started in 1975; I came on…
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The Telling
by Whitman Neruda Inspired by the wisdom of Indigenous elders of the Southwest   Now is the time we circle for stories with just intention. A winter spirit dance of dialogue and reflection To remember who we are: Many voices,…
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Welcome Andrew!
by Daniel Geiter Andrew Lack works with PJALS as an administrative assistant through the AARP Senior Community Service Employment Program. Andrew is most passionate about three social justice issues. Discrimination has been a passion of his since he was very…
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Welcome Cassandra!
by Jessica Silva Cassandra Guerrero joined PJALS this fall as part of an internship through EWU’s Social Work program. She is from Moses Lake and moved to Cheney to pursue a higher education where she can make a difference. Cassandra…
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Welcome Jessica!
by Cassandra Guerrero Jessica Silva joined PJALS through the EWU Social Work program for an internship with a community organizing perspective. Jessica chose a Social Work Degree because for five years of her life she lived in Mexico and saw…
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Welcome Daniel!
by Moncerat Rodriguez Daniel Geiter is a student from Whitworth University. His passion is fighting issues of societal inequity. Until the time he started high school, Daniel’s family was low-income. Daniel, who is white, says “I did not realize how…
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Welcome to Social Work Practicum Student Moncerat Rodriguez
by Andrew Lack Monce is a senior at EWU, doing her social work practicum at PJALS. Monce is drawn to working within the juvenile justice system. She also has always felt a close connection to Child Protective Services. Monce is…
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A Fall Full of Activity!
Heres’ what we’ve been up to together, made possible by members! Gratitude Potluck & Membership Meeting, Sept 10 Hosted “Race: The Power of an Illusion” training, Sept 26 Welcoming 3 new Social Work practicum students! (see their introduction elsewhere in…
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Humanity is Indivisible: Support Refugees, Reject War & Prejudice
On Thursday November 20, PJALS members stood together to say Support Refugees, Reject Prejudice and War! We got lots of waves, thumbs up, honks, and thanks.
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Becky O’Neil McBrayer shares her story: End the death penalty!
In October we were honored to host Becky O’Neil McBrayer, a member of Murder Victims’ Families for Reconciliation and a board member of Oregonians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty. Becky lost her Mother and Step-Father to murder in 2006…
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