Law Foundation of Silicon Valley

From our health, homes, and our entire community’s economic stability, the COVID-19 pandemic has put us all at risk, especially low-income families and people of color. Now, as vaccines roll out and activities resume, how can we ensure everyone is provided stability in a changed society and economy? Join us on May 13 for a critical conversation about how we place #equity at the center of our community’s actions and decisions around COVID-19 recovery. #AHM2021 Register: http://bit.ly/LFAHM2021

TOMORROW: Join Law Foundation attorney Kiyomi Honda Yamamoto and Silicon Valley at Home to discuss increasing affordable #housing options by allowing duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes across San Jose. Register now: http://ow.ly/LQpn50EvAKr

HOUSING IS A HUMAN RIGHT AND SAVES LIVES! HUD announced today that trans and gender non-conforming people will have equal access to shelters. We wrote a public comment last year supporting the Equal Access Rule and we're thrilled to see it's here to stay.

George Floyd should be alive today. We know that his death was preventable. The jury’s decision to hold former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin accountable for Floyd’s murder will hopefully send a message to law enforcement everywhere that police violence is intolerable and inhumane. The movement to end police violence does not end today. The Law Foundation stands with Black Lives Matter in calling for federal legislation that would have prevented George Floyd’s dea...th and protected others who have been either killed, hurt, or traumatized by police violence. Read our full statement: https://www.lawfoundation.org/news/chauvin-verdict

How are you getting around San Jose? Could new travel options help you? The City wants to hear how you move around San Jose and how you think transportation in the area can be improved! Take this survey and share your thoughts http://s.alchemer.com//Advancing-Transportation-and-Equity. The survey will be open until April 30. En español: http://s.alchemer.com//Advancing-Transportation-and-Equity Bng ting vit: http://s.alchemer.com//Advancing-Transportation-and-Equity

Join Silicon Valley at Home and Law Foundation attorney Kiyomi Honda Yamamoto on Friday for a discussion on increasing affordable #housing options by allowing duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes across San Jose. Register now: http://ow.ly/u7mx50EskCh

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The most important thing we can do to help children thrive is to support families before they reach a crisis. Learn more: http://ow.ly/SUuE50ElUvD #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #ThrivingFamilies

"The Trump administration’s expansion of the public charge rule a move that sought to disqualify immigrants who used social programs like Medicaid from obtaining legal residency in the U.S. led to widespread disenrollment from these programs and left scores of children in California without access to health care in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic." http://ow.ly/qoUC50ElUlN

Do you believe #communications plays a critical role in social justice? Join our Development team as a Communications Specialist! https://www.lawfoundation.org/careers #bayareanonprofit #advocacy #nonprofits #communicationsjobs

Do you believe housing is a human right? Join the Law Foundation's Housing program! We're hiring for a Staff Attorney and Community Housing Advocate: http://www.lawfoundation.org/careers #bayareanonprofit #advocacy #nonprofits #housing #homelessness #attorney #legalaid

"Landlord harassment, months of back rent and a struggling economy are just some of San Jose tenants’ concernsespecially during the COVID-19 pandemic." https://sanjosespotlight.com/evictions-in-san-jose-are-dow/

EXCITING NEWS! Congrats to our Health Directing Attorney, Abre' Conner, for her induction into the 2021 Class of 40 Gators under 40! We're so proud to have her on our team fighting for the community every day! #GoGators

Do you believe all children need a champion? The Law Foundation is looking for social workers to join our team. Social workers collaborate with attorneys to provide holistic, culturally-relevant services. We couldn't do our work without them. http://www.lawfoundation.org/careers #socialwork #socialworkers #bayareanonprofit #advocacy #nonprofits #childrensrights #MSW #LCSW

April is #ChildAbusePreventionMonth. Our Children & Youth program helps protect 2,000+ youth from child abuse or neglect each year. Learn more about the services we provide for youth: https://www.lawfoundation.org/legal-advocates-for-children- Learn more about protective factors: https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/

Learn more below about the community benefits fund announced today by Google and the City of San Jose

Are you BEHIND ON RENT because of COVID-19? Renters must pay 25% of ALL rent they owe from September 2020 to January 2021 BY JANUARY 31, 2021 to stay protected from eviction under #AB3088. Learn more about current protections: https://www.lawfoundation.org/ab-3088-faq-eng

We have an opportunity to meet this moment and empower the people most impacted by the pandemic. Your tax-deductible gift to the Law Foundation will be invested in life-changing legal services for low-income people and communities of color. Will you join us by making it your New Year's Resolution to help the Law Foundation build safety and stability for thousands of people in Silicon Valley? Donate today: http://bitly.com/LFseasonofgiving

As 2021 approaches, we're committed to advancing justice and racial equity in our community. Is justice on your New Year's Resolution list? Join our mission: http://bitly.com/LFseasonofgiving

#StayingHome during the pandemic has been a luxury not afforded to everyone. Join us on Feb. 1 to learn about the critical role safe housing plays in the well-being of adults and children, with a moderated panel, tenant speaker, and more. Register here: bit.ly/LFstayinghome

Google is coming to San José, and our already underresourced communitiesparticularly people of color and womenwill disproportionately bear the impact of this project. Let the City know that the Plan’s goals must be to prevent the displacement of our neighbors. We need to build and preserve the most affordable homes possible, and provide tenant protection and community services to ensure that every San Josean has a home. Feedback form: https://www.diridonsj.org/fall2020-housing

A MUST READ about the criminal justice reform needed in Silicon Valley. "San Jose police officers killed 19 people in the last 5 years; the Santa Clara County District Attorney did not prosecute a single one. Our prosecutors still try and punish kids, mostly Black and Brown boys, as adults. They pursue lengthy prison commitments pursuant to Three Strikes laws. They seek inhumane life without the possibility of parole sentences that amount to death by incarceration. Until recently, our DA’s office sought the death penalty. They stubbornly oppose reforms that move toward decarceration, including laws ending the felony murder rule and prohibiting the prosecution of 14- and 15-year-old kids as adults. These practices are out of step with an electorate that has demonstrated a commitment to system reimagination."

The Law Foundation of Silicon Valley is pleased to welcome its new Directing Attorney of Health, Abre’ Conner. Prior to joining the Law Foundation, Abre’ was a staff attorney with the ACLU Foundation of Northern California, where she advocated for the civil rights and liberties of Central Valley and Northern California residents. Welcome, Abre'!

We're so excited to partner with Roza Patterson and Orrick as part of its Racial, Social, and Economic Justice Fellowship! "With a master’s in human rights, Roza brings a strong commitment to pro bono service to Orrick. She has focused on helping victims of domestic violence and unfair eviction and defending clients’ rights under the Criminal Justice Act. At the Law Foundation, she will continue her work on litigation advocacy and eviction defense on behalf of underrepresented individuals and families in Santa Clara County." http://ow.ly/tODX50CVyF8

We join local elected officials and community leaders in repudiating the violent, treasonous acts committed against the U.S. this week by Trump loyalists, and the criminal act of sedition committed by President Trump himself. We expect swift justice and vigorous prosecution in defense of democracy.

Wishing you happy holidays from the Law Foundation team.

ESTA SEMANA -- Acompañen al asambleísta Ash Kalra y Law Foundation of Silicon Valley en este Zoominar especial sobre cómo AB 3088 lo protege a usted y a su familia de los desalojos durante estos tiempos difíciles. 28 de octubre a las 5 PM. https://www.lawfoundation.org/news/derechos-zoom

Google is coming to San José, and our already under-resourced communitiesparticularly people of color and womenwill disproportionately bear the impact of this project. Let the City know that the Plan’s goals must be to prevent the displacement of our neighbors. We need to build and preserve the most affordable homes possible, and provide tenant protection and community services to ensure that every San Josean has a home. Feedback form: https://www.diridonsj.org/fall2020-housing

HAPPY PRO BONO WEEK! A million thank you’s to our volunteers! Their commitment to advancing justice for our community members is inspiring. Hear directly from some of our volunteers in this video. #ProBonoWeek

If you or a loved one are in prison, you may still obtain a CARES Act stimulus check. If you are eligible, you may need to act by November 4, 2020. https://caresactprisoncase.org/

The Law Foundation needs your partnership for a strong 2021. Make a meaningful commitment to justice today by donating to the Law Foundation. Together we will respond to the pandemic and its impact on our low-income neighbors. Give for justice today: https://bit.ly/LFseasonofgiving

A Toast to Justice is a one-of-a-kind Law Foundation virtual event to say THANK YOU to our supporters and the entire community. Join the unique celebration on November 18. Register today! http://ow.ly/Rzdj50BZ8BO

LA PRÓXIMA SEMANA -- Acompañen al asambleísta Ash Kalra y Law Foundation of Silicon Valley en este Zoominar especial sobre cómo AB 3088 lo protege a usted y a su familia de los desalojos durante estos tiempos difíciles. 28 de octubre a las 5 PM. https://www.lawfoundation.org/news/derechos-zoom

#OctoberisDomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth

Join us for A Toast for Justice on Wed., Nov. 18. The Law Foundation community is coming together virtually to share our gratitude for our supporters & update you on our team’s work during the pandemic. https://www.lawfoundation.org/events

La pandemia ha afectado a varios negocios, que encuentran dificultades para cubrir el alquiler, pero cuentan con protecciones y moratorias para poder cubrir estos gastos. Para ayuda: http://ow.ly/IKnP50BTC4l http://ow.ly/TNo250BTC4m

Did you know that Santa Clara County's eviction moratorium for commercial tenants extends until November 30? For more information about commercial tenants' rights, contact our Small Business Pro Bono Program. https://www.lawfoundation.org/smallbusinesshelp

The County of Santa Clara has moved its 27th annual Domestic Violence conference online due to the current public health crisis. It's taking place mostly on several Fridays this month, during #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth. We're excited to participate and hear from wonderful speakers including a keynote kick-off address by Rachel Louise Snyder, author of No Visible Bruises: What We Don’t Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us."The conference is free and open to the public, check it out here: https://www.sccgov.org/sites/gbv/Pages/DV-Conference.aspx

Gov. Newsom recently modifying the Domestic Violence Prevention Act so that coercive control is now included in the definition of #domesticviolence a great step for survivors because it acknowledges that violence is not limited to physical harm. #DVAM http://ow.ly/U7Ze50BTBSp

A win for maintaining access to food for low-income Americans! Proud to join Western Center on Law & Poverty & almost 30 other organizations in advocating against this rule.

#OctoberisDomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth. COVID-19 has impacted victims and survivors of domestic violence in unique ways. Learn more and support our efforts to #KeepDVSurvivorsSafe at www.lawfoundation.org/news.