CJP is shocked, horrified, and devastated at the murder of at least 58 people in Las Vegas last night in a shooting that left another 515 injured. While we don’t yet know the motive of the shooter, we are all too aware of the excruciating toll gun violence has had on our nation, taking fro…
This morning we awoke to the heartbreaking news of a terror attack on Israelis. The attack took place in Har Adar, a Jewish community northwest of Jerusalem when a terrorist opened fire on a group of Israeli security officers as they were opening the settlement entrance to Palestinian worker…
As the CJP community launches a brand new Strategic Plan, Lisa Wallack and Darren Black, our 2018 Annual Campaign Co-chairs, discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, and why this work matters.
Lisa, why is it important to you to do this kind of work?
LISA
I was fortunate t…
This summer, a series of devastating storms battered Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico, and other islands in the Caribbean. The powerful hurricanes destroyed homes, businesses, and places of worship; thousands have been uprooted, and critical needs on the ground are growing.
CJP has joined with T…
Partnership with Catholic Charities Will Enhance Legal Aid to ‘Dreamers’
This week it was announced that a program shielding young, undocumented immigrants from deportation will end. CJP along with many other faith-based organizations, was extremely troubled to learn this news. In l…
