Santa Clara County and San Mateo County have separate Rapid Response Networks for protecting immigrant families, responding to ICE activities, and providing accompaniment and legal support during and after detention or deportation. While these two counties work together, it is helpful to know how to reach each of them to...
Members of our MVPJ Steering Committee suggest contributions to these organizations and programs that work for justice, healing and peace in the Middle East. As noted, many of these have roots in Palestine and a history of working on the ground in Gaza. CLICK HERE for a google doc with...
On 6/13/25 from Churches for Middle East Peace: Military solutions are not the answer and will only cause more death, destruction, and harm. Such escalations not only cause civilian deaths but further destabilize the entire peace and security of the region. Use this link to go to Peace Action’s website...
Multifaith Peace Picnic & Prayers Thursday, Sept 11, 5:30-7:30pm King Plaza (in front of Palo Alto City Hall) 250 Hamilton Road, Palo Alto Join this treasured annual community gathering hosted by American Muslim Voice Foundation in partnership with MVPJ. Picnic (dinner provided) and sowing seeds of friendship will be followed...
Join MVPJ at the No Kings 2 Democracy Fair and Democracy Academy! NO KINGS! events will be held across the nation – with great opportunities right here on the Peninsula – all on Saturday, October 18. NO KINGS 2 Democracy Fair and Academy 1-4pm, Palo Alto Democracy Academy Workshop, 12:45-1:45pm...
More than 30 Palestinian and Israeli human rights and peace organizations issued this powerful call for an immediate ceasefire and entry of humanitarian aid. Help us amplify their message! Israel must stop the attacks and allow immediate entry of aid! CLICK HERE to join Combatants for Peace’s effort for handwritten...
MVPJ urges us all to join with the American Friends of Combatants for Peace effort and write HANDWRITTEN letters for Gaza to our Senators and/or Representatives today! Tell Congress: End the siege and blockade, allow full humanitarian access, stop the bombardment of Gaza. From American Friends of Combatants for Peace:...
Gandhi Team De-Escalation & Peace Ambassador Training Sunday, January 25th, 1-4pm First Presbyterian Church Palo Alto 1140 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER It is critically important in these times to have good de-escalation tools fresh in our minds, hearts and spirits. MVPJ has invited the...
FAITH IN ACTION BAY AREA serves San Mateo and San Francisco Counties. Their Rapid Response work is growing. Here are ways you can support it (whether or note you live in San Mateo County!): 1. Share hotline material with your community.HOTLINE PHONE: 203-666-4472 (203-NO-MIGRA)Click on the following links for downloadable...