We are back at Fire on the Mountain! We continue our partnership with FOTM, recognized by Denver Westword as one of “The Top Ten Best Wings in Denver”. Through their Feast & FUNdraise program FOTM will donate 10% of ALL their sales of their location in the Highlands on Tuesday, April 9th to the DJPC. … Continue reading Feast and FUNdraise for people to people solidarity at FOTM
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Join us for a cafecito at Convivio.
You are invited join us on Saturday morning for a Cafecito at Convivio Café to learn about the work we do at Denver Justice and Peace Committee to promote transterritorial people to people solidarity. Meet Lynn Holland, co-chair of the DJPC board, and Director, Rebeca Zúniga-Hamlin. When: Saturday, March 30th, 2024 Time: 10:00 am. Where: … Continue reading Join us for a cafecito at Convivio.
Cultural Night to Remember the Legacy of Struggle in El Salvador
Join us for a Cultural Night to Remember the Legacy of Struggle in El Salvador with special guests Franklin Quezada and René Muñoz from the group Yolocamba I Tá. When: Saturday, March 30th, 2024 Time: 6 pm Where: The Fellowship Hall of the Highlands United Methodist Church (HUMC) @ 3131 Osceola Street, Denver CO 80212 … Continue reading Cultural Night to Remember the Legacy of Struggle in El Salvador
Conversation with Salvadorian Poet, Susana Reyes.
“Despierta mi Bien Despierta” A conversation with Susana Reyes. Join us as we continue celebrating Women’s History Month. Discover how the independent editorial movement in Central America intrinsically connects to the feminist movement and women’s activism. Our guest Susana Reyes, poet, editor at Índole Editores and director of Ojo de Cuervo publishing house, will speak … Continue reading Conversation with Salvadorian Poet, Susana Reyes.
Empowering Teach-In on International Women’s Day Addresses Impact of Tax Dollars on Gaza Genocide
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 4, 2024 Media Contact: Melissa Garriga [email protected] | 228-990-4168 Empowering Teach-In on International Women’s Day Addresses Impact of Tax Dollars on Gaza Genocide Denver, CO – On International Women’s Day, March 8th, several peace and justice organizations, including CODEPINK Denver/Boulder, Denver Justice and Peace Committee, Jewish Voice for Peace, Colorado for … Continue reading Empowering Teach-In on International Women’s Day Addresses Impact of Tax Dollars on Gaza Genocide
“IWD 2024 Teach-In: The Math of Murder: Examining the Impact on Palestinian Women and Children”. DJPC in collaboration with CODEPINK Denver/Boulder, Jewish Voices for Peace, Colorado for Palestine Coalition and Denver Peace Council invite you for a teach in on how our tax dollars are complicit in committing genocide in Gaza, the impact on Palestinian … Continue reading
Cease Fire Now! Our statement on Gaza
Cease Fire Now! The Denver Justice and Peace Committee stands in solidarity with the people of Gaza against the siege and murder imposed by the government of Israel. On October 7th, Hamas committed crimes by killing and kidnapping more than 1200 Israelis, many of them civilians. We condemn this act, but it in no way … Continue reading Cease Fire Now! Our statement on Gaza
Join us to plan the year ahead as we approach our 45th anniversary ?
Comunidad: We want to extend our deepest gratitude for your incredible support throughout 2023. ¡Muchas Gracias! This year we will be turning 45 years! ? We will continue fostering people to people solidarity, denouncing injustices and building movement through the Americas. You make our work possible, and you have a say on what to prioritize. … Continue reading Join us to plan the year ahead as we approach our 45th anniversary ?
In Loving Memory of Eileen McCarthy Arnolds and Richard Kruch. By Kara Martinez
In Loving Memory of Eileen McCarthy Arnolds and Richard Kruch By Kara Martinez Tonight, as we gather together for Awards Night, we remember compañero Richard Kruch, known affectionately as “Kruch” and compañera Eileen McCarthy Arnolds. Both were long-time board members, contributors, and volunteers that held this organization and the people that make it possible close … Continue reading In Loving Memory of Eileen McCarthy Arnolds and Richard Kruch. By Kara Martinez
2023 Global Justice and Peace Awards Night honoring Departmental Assembly of the Peoples of Huehuetenango – ADH in Guatemala & Melissa Nix.
Dear community, We are honored to invite you to our 44th Annual Awards Night Celebration. On Thursday, November 9th, from 6-8pm, we will honor the Departmental Assembly of the Peoples of Huehuetenango – ADH with the Global Justice and Peace Award. The celebration will take place at Project Worthmore 1666 Elmira Street, Aurora CO 80010. … Continue reading 2023 Global Justice and Peace Awards Night honoring Departmental Assembly of the Peoples of Huehuetenango – ADH in Guatemala & Melissa Nix.