Three Actions to Support Housing Justice in Connecticut

May 28, 2020

Action Alert

Three Actions to Support Housing Justice in Connecticut

The Collaborative Center for Justice and other members of the Greater Hartford Interfaith Action Alliance (GHIAA) is participating in a weeks-long advocacy campaign around critical issues impacting the lives of our neighbors here in Connecticut. Last week, we asked you to write Governor Lamont to establish a relief fund for […]

May 19, 2020

Action Alert

Action Alert! Call on Governor Lamont to Safely Reduce the Prison Population

The Issue: Social distancing remains the most effective preventative measure available against COVID-19. It is nearly impossible in congregate living facilities such as halfway houses, shelters, and prisons. At nearly 600 cases among imprisoned people – and 369 cases among personnel – Connecticut’s prisons and jails have the eighth […]

March 6, 2020

Action Alert, Guest Blog

Connecticut Deserves a Real Clean Slate

CCFJ Action Alert! The Issue: Mass incarceration and the consequences of having a criminal record impacts the entire nation because of its historically unprecedented scope, the way it drains the economy, and how it disproportionately targets communities of color and poor people. According to the FBI, 30% of American […]

January 14, 2020

Action Alert

Support the No War against Iran Act

Support the No War against Iran Act, Reject Another Unjust War The Issue Each year, Congress must approve the Department of Defense’s budget. It is during that process that they add, among other things, any stipulations on the use of funds. This bill, passed and signed into law annually, is […]

November 18, 2019

Action Alert, Women, Children, & Families

Another opportunity to take action to protect SNAP benefits!

Public Comment Opportunity Action Alert! Another chance to speak up to protect life-saving food assistance! Deadline to comment: December 2nd The Issue: The Trump Administration has released yet another proposed rule that would significantly weaken the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Administration is now trying to change the way […]

September 3, 2019

Action Alert, Human Rights Issues, Women, Children, & Families

Public Comment Opportunity – Protect SNAP!

The Issue: The Revision of Categorical Eligibility in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: The Trump administration wants to replace the ways different states calculate who is eligible for food assistance through SNAP, with a single federal standard. Currently, states may raise the eligibility limit for families for low-income families whose childcare […]

September 3, 2019

Guest Blog, Human Rights Issues, Women, Children, & Families

Protect Nutrition Assistance for 3.1 Million Residents

The Collaborative Center for Justice staff submitted an objection to a proposed Trump administration rule change that would leave 3.1 million residents food insecure. See our comment below. Click here to read our explanation of the public comment period, and click here to submit your own comment in opposition to […]

April 2, 2019

Action Alert, Healthcare, Women, Children, & Families

Make CT the Next State with a Comprehensive Paid Family and Medical Leave System!

Action Alert! Your voice is needed to help pass a comprehensive paid family and medical leave program in CT this year! The Issue: This could be the year that CT passes a paid family and medical leave program! Three bills are being considered this session related to creating a paid […]

December 17, 2018

Action Alert, Budget & Taxes, Immigration

No funding increase for DHS!

Action Alert! Ask Congress not to increase funding for DHS or allocate funding for a border wall Action needed by December 21 The Issue: Funding for several government agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is set to expire on December 21. Before then, there needs to be an […]

December 4, 2018

Action Alert, Environmental Justice

Green New Deal

Action Alert! Your voice is needed to protect human and ecological health! Have you heard about the Green New Deal? It’s a proposal that’s been gaining some attention lately. It links efforts to transition to a renewable energy system with efforts to strengthen the economy and increase the availability of […]