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Today we honor the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his enduring legacy in the struggle for racial justice, economic dignity, and peace. His vision continues to guide our work. Our offices will be closed Monday, January 19 in observance of MLK Day.
January 15, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Applications for our Operations Coordinator role will be officially closed at midnight. Last chance to get your applications in now! Huge thanks to everyone who applied and shared this opportunity. We’re grateful for the community showing up to support this work for peace and equity. ✨
January 10, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Drumroll please 🥁

Our Member-to-Member Matching Challenge raised $37,480 total — including an $8,000 boost that grew our matching fund from $9,345 to $17,345 from 10 donors, plus $20,135 from 62 challengers!

PJALS members are the best.
It’s not too late to give: pjals.org/donate
January 10, 2026 at 2:00 AM
NO WAR ON VENEZUELA! 🇻🇪

Congress must do its job.
We are asking members to take targeted action based on where certain elected officials currently stand. Elected officials need to hear from us immediately that we oppose this illegal war and demand accountability.
January 8, 2026 at 9:58 PM
⏳ 1 week left! PJALS is hiring a part-time Operations Coordinator—help run our team, support justice & equity, and make an impact!

20 hrs/week, $28–$32/hr | Downtown Spokane + hybrid

Apply here 👉🏽 pjals.org/now-hiring-operations-coordinator
January 2, 2026 at 7:30 PM
⏳ Final hours!

Today is the last chance to have your gift matched dollar for dollar — thanks to PJALS members, staff, and Steering Committee ($9,345 raised!).

Donate now and make your impact go twice as far 👉🏽 pjals.org/25mbr2mbr 💛✊🏽
December 31, 2025 at 4:03 PM
⏳ 2 days left to double your impact!

Every gift through Dec 31 will be matched thanks to PJALS members, staff, and Steering Committee ($9,345 raised!).

Join the challenge and fuel long-term organizing for justice. 💛

👉🏽 pjals.org/25mbr2mbr
December 29, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Our Executive Director Liz Moore invites us to slow down, breathe, and listen within. ❄️✨

This Winter Solstice letter is a reflection on stillness, dignity, belonging, and our shared movement for collective liberation—rooted in breath, connection, and the quiet wisdom of the dark.
December 21, 2025 at 6:07 PM
✨ Save the date! ✨

The 2026 Peace & Justice Action Conference is

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Theme: From Survival to Vision: Crafting the Future We Deserve

🎤 Call for Proposals is open! Apply by Jan 23, 2026

See you then!

👉🏽 pjals.org/action-conference-proposals
December 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
PJALS will be closed Dec 23–Jan 4 for our annual Winter Shutdown. Each year we take this time to rest, restore, and resist burnout so we can return grounded and strong. Our dedicated team and PJALS Peacekeepers will be back in the office Jan 5.

For more details 👉🏽 pjals.org/winter-shutdown
December 19, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Generous PJALS members, staff, & Steering Committee have already pledged $9,345 to match every gift through Dec 31.

Double your impact & help build a just, nonviolent world 👉🏽 pjals.org/25mbr2mbr ✊🏽💛
December 17, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The Fall ‘25 YALP Graduation kick-back! 😎

Today we celebrated the 2025 YALP Fall Cohort—27 youth activists stepping into their leadership and collective power.
December 13, 2025 at 4:19 PM
It’s graduation day! 🎓✨
Honoring the 27 young leaders of our 2025 YALP Fall Cohort — organizers, dreamers, and change-makers who spent the last months growing their skills and their power.
We can’t wait to see what you build next. 💛
December 12, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Join the PJALS team! ❤️ We’re hiring a part-time **Operations Coordinator** to help keep our work for peace and equity running strong.

20 hrs/week, $28–$32/hr. Apply by Jan 9

Apply here 👉🏽 pjals.org/now-hiring-operations-coordinator
December 11, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Thanks to generous and committed PJALS members, staff, and Steering Committee,

$9,345

is already raised for our Member-to-Member Matching Challenge! 💛✨

Give by Dec 31 and double your impact: pjals.org/25mbr2mbr
2025 Member to Member Matching Challenge - PJALS
Give your gift today!
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December 10, 2025 at 3:31 PM
This past Saturday’s Nonviolent Direct Action Training, co-hosted and facilitated with SCAR, was the real deal.
December 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Read the full Winter Newsletter to see how our Peacekeepers help build connection, safety, and joy in Spokane.

👉🏽 pjals.org/winter25

#Peacekeepers
December 8, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Handful of Salt XLIX, Vol. 4 ❄️

Across the world and here at home, authoritarian playbooks are predictable — and people power is the strongest way to stop them.

Read more in our Winter Newsletter 👉🏽 pjals.org/winter25

#PeoplePower
December 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM
What a beautiful way to close out the year. ❤️

Our final Connecting for Community gathering of 2025 was full of warmth, good food, deep conversations, and so much collective care.
December 6, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Handful of Salt XLIX, Vol. 4 ❄️

The next generation of organizers is here — and they’re already making moves.

Check out our Winter Newsletter for this season’s YALP highlights! 💜

👉🏽 pjals.org/winter25

#YouthLeadership
December 6, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Our final YALP Cohort session for the year wrapped with a full house + a whole lot of brilliance. ✨
December 6, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Handful of Salt XLIX, Vol. 4 ❄️

So many people showed up this year — to learn, organize, build relationships, and take action together. 💜

Check out PJALS by the Numbers in our Winter Newsletter! 👉🏽 pjals.org/winter25
December 5, 2025 at 9:02 PM
50 years of community power!

Thanks to your generosity, we reached — and surpassed — our fundraising goal.

Read the full 2025 Winter Newsletter 👉🏽 pjals.org/winter25
December 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Tomorrow we come together. ❤️ Join us for our final Connecting for Community of 2025 as we uplift our Fall YALP cohort and celebrate their growth and vision for justice.

📅 Thurs, Dec 4 | 5:30–7pm

Register: buff.ly/Pmr9LRn
December 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Meet Gian Mitchell, our new Regional Organizer! ❄️💛

Gian’s PJALS journey began in YALP in 2017 and grew through SURJ, BOLD, peacekeeping, an internship & the Steering Committee.

Read more: pjals.org/winter25
December 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM