WHEN HOPE RISES
THE WAVES HAVE TO
SETTLE DOWN.
OUR
MISSION
At the Social Justice Freedom Foundation (SJFF), our primary mission is to combat recidivism among BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) in inner-city communities by offering targeted support and comprehensive services. We focus on empowering individuals through leadership development, workforce training, mental health support, and robust research and policy advocacy, all aimed at breaking the cycle of
re-incarceration and fostering long-term personal and professional growth.
OUR WHY
At the Social Justice Freedom Foundation (SJFF), we stand as a beacon of hope and change for BIPOC justice-impacted individuals and minorities from inner-city communities. We embarked on this mission to address the profound disparities and systemic stereotypes that have long shadowed these communities. These disparities manifest starkly in our statistics: 32% of our community experiences homelessness, only 42% achieve a college degree, and an alarming 50% face harassment, police brutality, or unfair treatment within the justice system.
Our commitment is driven by an undeniable truth: when there is equity for BIPOC communities, we do not just survive—we strive, excel, and thrive. We persevere beyond adversity, breaking cycles of discrimination and injustice that have hindered generations. SJFF was founded to transform this vision into reality, empowering individuals through education, advocacy, and direct support to overcome these systemic barriers and redefine their futures.
Our work is vital, urgent, and cannot be undertaken alone. We call upon you to join us in this crucial mission. Your support can propel this transformative journey forward, enabling us to expand our programs and deepen our impact. Together, we can foster a society where equity is not an aspiration but a reality, and where every individual has the opportunity to thrive.
Donate Today: Be a part of the solution—your contribution will directly support initiatives that empower, educate, and uplift BIPOC individuals facing the challenges of injustice. Help us create a world where everyone has the opportunity to strive, excel, and thrive. Join us in this fight for justice and equity by making a donation to the Social Justice Freedom Foundation today. Let’s strive together, excel together, and thrive together.
By aligning with SJFF, you are not just giving; you are investing in the potential of countless individuals who are ready to change their lives and communities for the better. Together, we can turn adversity into opportunity.
OUR NEWS
Empower Change: Explore Reports That Redefine Justice
01
Following a massive, four-decade-long buildup of incarceration disproportionately impacting people of color, a growing reform movement has made important inroads. The 21st century has witnessed progress both in reducing the U.S. prison population and its racial and ethnic disparities.
03
California is investing $5.1 billion, and proposing an additional $2.4 billion investment through reforms to the Mental Health Services Act, to train and support 65,000 health care workers over the next five years to ensure we have the workforce to provide culturally responsive services and care to all who need them.
02
IN CALIFORNIA, more than 171,000 people experience homelessness daily. California is home to 12% of the nation’s population, 30% of the nation’s homeless population, and half the nation’s unsheltered population. While homelessness is a major issue for California, there are many conflicting ideas about what to do about it.
04
California had the highest overall unemployment rates at 5.3% and 5.2% respectively, while North and South Dakota maintained the lowest unemployment rates, both at 2.0%. In the second quarter of 2024, Washington state, New York, and Pennsylvania all had Hispanic. Kentucky was once again the only state with a Black unemployment rate above 10.0% in the second quarter of 2024, rising to 11.3% from 10.4%. unemployment rates above 6.0%.