CAGJ is a founding member of US Food Sovereignty Alliance (USFSA), which connects food justice, anti-hunger, labor, environmental, faith-based, and food producer groups around the country to advocate for food sovereignty. CAGJ was asked to strengthen connection amongst Alliance members by creating a profile of a different organization each month. In May we will learn […]
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CAGJ Activist Profile: Meagan G.
Each month CAGJ is introducing CAGJ staff, activists and interns to our members. Each activist replies to these questions: What led you to working with CAGJ? What does food sovereignty mean to you? Where do you see CAGJ in 5-10 years? Can you tell us one favorite aspect of your work with CAGJ? What is […]
CAGJ Activist Profile: Lisa Colligan
About CAGJ Activist Profiles: Each month CAGJ is introducing CAGJ staff, activists and interns to our members. This month, we are featuring Lisa Colligan! Lisa lent her organizing and artistic skills to CAGJ in previous years, and recently joined our team of organizers again. Lisa easily engages all kinds of people in deep conversations. She […]
CAGJ Activist Profile: Sara Lavenhar
For the month of January, we are highlighting the work of Sara Lavenhar. Sara first joined CAGJ as an intern in 2011, volunteered for the SLEE dinner for several years, and coordinated the 2020 SLEE Dinner. She is currently supporting CAGJ operations and organizational development. When not working, Sara focuses on writing and crafting, and […]
DECEMBER 2022 CAGJ E-news
CAGJ Monthly E-Newsletter | DECEMBER 6, 2022 HEADLINES | CAGJ ACTIVIST PROFILE | CAGJ HAPPENINGS | TAKE ACTION | CAGJ NEWS & ANALYSIS | COMMUNITY CALENDAR | Get Involved! Upcoming CAGJ Meetings CAGJ’s End of Year Appeal 2022 Accomplishments: #RootingOurselvesInHope Read the full letter online here Greetings friends, What gives you hope despite increasingly desperate […]
CAGJ Activist Profile: Deb Orieta
For the month of December, we are highlighting the wonderful work of Deb Orieta. Deb started out with CAGJ as Rise Up! Summer School Coordinator in the Spring of 2022, and then transitioned to organizing and communications support. They have a degree in Geography and Food Studies, and since graduating have been working with nonprofits […]
CAGJ Activist Profile: Ashley Fent
Ashley Fent, AGRA Watch Research Coordinator Ashley initially volunteered with CAGJ while living in Seattle from 2006 to 2010, and is now a research consultant for AGRA Watch. She holds a BA in Geography from University of Washington, an MA in Anthropology and African Studies from Columbia University, and a PhD in Geography from UCLA. […]
OCTOBER 2022 CAGJ E-news
CAGJ Monthly E-Newsletter | OCTOBER 4, 2022 HEADLINES | CAGJ HAPPENINGS | TAKE ACTION | CAGJ NEWS & ANALYSIS | COMMUNITY CALENDAR SUN Oct 9 – FRI Oct 14 Familias Unidas por la Justicia Farmworker Solidarity Tour Creando el Mundo Que Queremos Farmworker union Familias Unidas por la Justicia (FUJ) is embarking on a Washington-wide […]
May 2022 CAGJ E-news
CAGJ Monthly E-Newsletter | MAY 3, 2022 HEADLINES | CAGJ HAPPENINGS | TAKE ACTION | CAGJ NEWS & ANALYSIS | COMMUNITY CALENDAR | Get Involved! Upcoming CAGJ Meetings GiveBIG to CAGJ! All gifts up to 10K during Membership Month will be matched thanks to UFCW 3000 and generous members! Donate here. SAT May 21, 10am […]
APRIL 2022 CAGJ E-News
CAGJ Monthly E-Newsletter | APRIL 5, 2022 HEADLINES | CAGJ HAPPENINGS | TAKE ACTION | CAGJ NEWS & ANALYSIS | COMMUNITY CALENDAR | Get Involved! Upcoming CAGJ Meetings CAGJ is Blossoming: It’s Spring, our annual time to celebrate Membership Month! We are excited to share our 2021 Annual Report with you! You may have already […]
