News & Announcements
Women's Career Development Seminar
Thank you for making the seminar a SUCCESS!
Over the years, we have found out that our female clients face unique challenges in finding and keeping a job. Without access to a livable wage, women, who are often the sole breadwinners for their families, struggle to provide for their children and themselves.This reason propelled GJP to offer a brand new seminar to support and guide our female clients.
Thank you for making the seminar a SUCCESS!
Over the years, we have found out that our female clients face unique challenges in finding and keeping a job. Without access to a livable wage, women, who are often the sole breadwinners for their families, struggle to provide for their children and themselves.This reason propelled GJP to offer a brand new seminar to support and guide our female clients.
Inaugural GRASS ROOTS JUSTICE AWARDS
THE START OF SOMETHING BIG!
On Wednesday, October 15, more than 200 people from around Atlanta’s community joined in the 2008 GRASS ROOTS JUSTICE AWARDS celebration on the lawn of Oglethorpe University. The three unique awards, created by local iron sculptor Andrew Crawford, were bestowed upon a community advocate legendary for her contributions serving at-risk women and children, a university president for the innovative development of a student program, and a local man and his family who became a teenage boy’s hero.
THE START OF SOMETHING BIG!
On Wednesday, October 15, more than 200 people from around Atlanta’s community joined in the 2008 GRASS ROOTS JUSTICE AWARDS celebration on the lawn of Oglethorpe University. The three unique awards, created by local iron sculptor Andrew Crawford, were bestowed upon a community advocate legendary for her contributions serving at-risk women and children, a university president for the innovative development of a student program, and a local man and his family who became a teenage boy’s hero.
GJP Helps Children Succeed in School with Back-2-School 2008
The staff of GJP, our client familes, and the students of John Hope Elementary would like to thank all of our sponsors, contributors, and volunteers who supported Back-2-School 2008.
Please read the AJC Article: Have Fun at Fair, Get Tools for a Good Start
You can still support our education support program for at-risk youth. Buy a B2S T-Shirt for only $25.
The staff of GJP, our client familes, and the students of John Hope Elementary would like to thank all of our sponsors, contributors, and volunteers who supported Back-2-School 2008.
Please read the AJC Article: Have Fun at Fair, Get Tools for a Good Start
You can still support our education support program for at-risk youth. Buy a B2S T-Shirt for only $25.
Schedule Your Fall CLE's NOW
Approved for one-hour professionalism credit by the GA State Bar
Schedule a CLE Presentation For Your Firm
Groundhog Day: Doug uses this comedy about a man who is forced to relive one day over and over again, as a launching point to discuss the potential for personal and relational transformation through public engagement and service to the poor.
Les Misérables: This movie, which focuses on the struggles of ex-convict Jean Valjean and his experience of redemption, gives Doug a chance to explore how grace, justice and the different types of love are relevant to today's moral practice of law.
Approved for one-hour professionalism credit by the GA State Bar
Schedule a CLE Presentation For Your Firm
Groundhog Day: Doug uses this comedy about a man who is forced to relive one day over and over again, as a launching point to discuss the potential for personal and relational transformation through public engagement and service to the poor.
Les Misérables: This movie, which focuses on the struggles of ex-convict Jean Valjean and his experience of redemption, gives Doug a chance to explore how grace, justice and the different types of love are relevant to today's moral practice of law.
2010 Back-2-School Event
The Georgia Justice Project will host it's 4th Annual Back-2-School event to help our client families and families from The Genesis Shelter.
It's an outdoor festival with information booths, games, food, and a family atmosphere - and fully stocked backpacks for children so they can start the school year with all of the supplies they need.
The event will be held behind John Hope Elementary School Athletic Field, 112 Boulevard NE, Atlanta, GA 30312 on Saturday, July 24th from 10am - 3pm.
Here's how you can help:
- Volunteer before, during, or after the event.
- Host a backpack drive at work.
- Make a cash contribution.
- A Gift of $35 provides a backpack for a child
- A Gift of $60 provides a backpack with school supplies for a child
For information on sponsorships , contact Melissa Devereaux at (404) 827-0027 ext. 217.
The Georgia Justice Project will host it's 4th Annual Back-2-School event to help our client families and families from The Genesis Shelter.
It's an outdoor festival with information booths, games, food, and a family atmosphere - and fully stocked backpacks for children so they can start the school year with all of the supplies they need.
The event will be held behind John Hope Elementary School Athletic Field, 112 Boulevard NE, Atlanta, GA 30312 on Saturday, July 24th from 10am - 3pm.
Here's how you can help:
- Volunteer before, during, or after the event.
- Host a backpack drive at work.
- Make a cash contribution.
- A Gift of $35 provides a backpack for a child
- A Gift of $60 provides a backpack with school supplies for a child
For information on sponsorships , contact Melissa Devereaux at (404) 827-0027 ext. 217.
GJP to Host Full Circle 2007 Event
On October 24, 2007, the Georgia Justice Project will host Full Circle 2007, a celebration honoring friends of GJP. The Event will take place at the Visitor Center of the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site. The evening’s Reception will last from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. and the Program will begin at 7:00 p.m. Click here for directions and parking information.
On October 24, 2007, the Georgia Justice Project will host Full Circle 2007, a celebration honoring friends of GJP. The Event will take place at the Visitor Center of the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site. The evening’s Reception will last from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. and the Program will begin at 7:00 p.m. Click here for directions and parking information.
GJP Wins Community Service Award
The Georgia Justice Project was selected as the 2007 recipient of the Carl V. Patton President's Award for Community Service and Social Action for best community partner. GJP receives this award because of the partnership it has forged with the internship programs of the Georgia State's Law School, Department of Criminal Justice, School of Social Work and relationship with the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies. Click here to read more
The Georgia Justice Project was selected as the 2007 recipient of the Carl V. Patton President's Award for Community Service and Social Action for best community partner. GJP receives this award because of the partnership it has forged with the internship programs of the Georgia State's Law School, Department of Criminal Justice, School of Social Work and relationship with the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies. Click here to read more
Thank You 2006 Donors
The Georgia Justice Project thanks the 2006 Donors who generously supported the unlikely mix of lawyers, social workers and a landscape company. Click here to see our list of 2006 Supporters or click here to find out how to become a part of the ''2007 Advocacy Circles''. Click here to find out more about GJP.
The Georgia Justice Project thanks the 2006 Donors who generously supported the unlikely mix of lawyers, social workers and a landscape company. Click here to see our list of 2006 Supporters or click here to find out how to become a part of the ''2007 Advocacy Circles''. Click here to find out more about GJP.
An Unlikely Mix of Sponsors
GEORGIA JUSTICE PROJECT CELEBRATES...
20 YEARS OF CHANGING THE COMMUNITY ONE PERSON AT A TIME Mayor Shirley Franklin said "Not only does GJP give hope to people who do not have hope and representation to people who do not have representation GJP also opens the door of entrepreneurism… The Georgia Justice Project adopts people as family and brings them in very close to... make it clear that ...whether you’re found guilty or innocent, you are not on your own to take the next steps in reclaiming your life. Now I can’t think of anything more worthy of praise than that approach." On October 18th the Georgia Justice Project celebrated and honored its 20th Anniversary. We want to extend a special "Thank You" to Mayor Shirley Franklin, to our Host Committee and to our "unlikely mix" of sponsors for reminiscing with us about our past journey and looking forward to the future of what lies ahead. Click here to see a complete listing of our Sponsors and Event hosts
GEORGIA JUSTICE PROJECT CELEBRATES...
20 YEARS OF CHANGING THE COMMUNITY ONE PERSON AT A TIME Mayor Shirley Franklin said "Not only does GJP give hope to people who do not have hope and representation to people who do not have representation GJP also opens the door of entrepreneurism… The Georgia Justice Project adopts people as family and brings them in very close to... make it clear that ...whether you’re found guilty or innocent, you are not on your own to take the next steps in reclaiming your life. Now I can’t think of anything more worthy of praise than that approach." On October 18th the Georgia Justice Project celebrated and honored its 20th Anniversary. We want to extend a special "Thank You" to Mayor Shirley Franklin, to our Host Committee and to our "unlikely mix" of sponsors for reminiscing with us about our past journey and looking forward to the future of what lies ahead. Click here to see a complete listing of our Sponsors and Event hosts
GJP Holds 20th Anniversary Host Reception
On August 23, 2006, The Georgia Justice Project held a prospective host reception in anticipation of the 20th Anniversary Celebration to be held in the fall. Over 40 people attended, learned more about the Georgia Justice Project, and committed as hosts for the 20th Anniversary Celebration. GJP would like to thank John Cook for graciously agreeing to host the event at his home, The Borghese, and his son, Tom Cook for arranging the host reception.
On August 23, 2006, The Georgia Justice Project held a prospective host reception in anticipation of the 20th Anniversary Celebration to be held in the fall. Over 40 people attended, learned more about the Georgia Justice Project, and committed as hosts for the 20th Anniversary Celebration. GJP would like to thank John Cook for graciously agreeing to host the event at his home, The Borghese, and his son, Tom Cook for arranging the host reception.