"There is a substantial gap between how much jurors are compensated and the amount they will lose if they do not receive their usual income during jury service." Great article on why we need to ↑ juror pay in CA! Gavin Newsom California Governor #AB881 law360.com/articles/17717… Law360

We’re proud our San Francisco Public Defender's Office Carolyn Goossen & The Financial Justice Project presented to the Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee re: our groundbreaking Be The Jury SF program. We aim to expand the BTJ program statewide in CA to increase jury diversity by eliminating financial hardship.

"1 in 3 American families are directly impacted by legal fines and fees, and at least 17 million families with children sacrifice on essentials due to court debt." Check out this new article featuring Anne Stuhldreher and the Fines and Fees Justice Center csmonitor.com/USA/Society/20…

📣Calling all local policymakers & advocates interested in fine and fee reform !📣 Join us on May 16 to learn about key reforms being enacted across the nation + find out how you can be part of the next wave of local leaders driving change. Register: tinyurl.com/cities-and-cou…

The SF Housing Authority will open waitlist applications for the Section 8 Rental Assistance Demonstration/Project-Based Voucher program on May 28, 2024 and closing on June 7, 2024 Apply online to participate in a lottery to be placed on the waiting list: sfha.org/housing-progra…

Today we celebrate five years since the launch of San Francisco’s Museums for All program, which provides free or significantly reduced admission to 28 museums & cultural institutions for SF residents who receive public benefits. The Financial Justice Project City of San Francisco sf.gov/news/san-franc…

This summer marks the 5 year anniversary of the San Francisco Museums for All program! Check out our newsletter to learn how to access free or reduced cost entry to San Francisco museums and cultural attractions. t.e2ma.net/webview/t10f3j…

📢Local policymakers & advocates! Ready to champion fines and fees reform? CCFFJ is hosting an all-expense paid event in Santa Fe, NM! Get the chance to meet issue experts, connect with peers, and get actionable strategies for reform. Apply now ➡️tinyurl.com/ccffj-event-ap…

🚨Update🚨 A *few* additional spots are avail for CCCFJ's event in Santa Fe, NM! Deadline extended to July 17, 2024 (11:59 pm PT) Apply now to meet issue experts, connect w/ peers & get actionable strategies for reform👉 results4america.co/ccffj Results for America The Financial Justice Project

Announcing $650K in state funding in FY24-25 to continue the successful SF ‘Be The Jury’ Program that pays low-to-mod-income jurors $100/day & improves the economic & racial diversity of SF jury pools. Thx Asm Phil Ting The Financial Justice Project Jose Cisneros The Bar Association of San Francisco sfpublicdefender.org/news/2024/08/1…