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EVERY PERSON DESERVES SAFETY AND DIGNITY: A MESSAGE DURING PRIDE MONTH
At JAMLAC, our mission is simple: to walk alongside those facing poverty and injustice—and to ensure that no one, regardless of their background, stands alone in the face of legal crisis. This month, as June marks Pride Month, we pause to reaffirm a truth we hold...
Empowering Growth: Rosanna Mendoza Advances in Legal Paraprofessional Training
Rosanna Mendoza-Rios, JAMLAC's Paralegal At JAMLAC, we are proud to recognize Rosanna Mendoza-Rios, a Family Law Paralegal with over 15 years of experience, for taking an important step forward in her professional journey. Rossana recently completed the coursework...
Honoring Older Americans & Prioritizing Mental Health with Dignity
May is both Older Americans Month and Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to recognize the resilience, wisdom, and unique needs of older adults in our communities, while also shining a light on the importance of mental well-being for all. At JAMLAC, we believe that...
Volunteer Highlight: Celebrating Zayra Saucedo and JAMLAC’s Pro Bono Program
At JAMLAC, volunteers are at the heart of our mission to expand access to justice, especially within our vulnerable communities. One volunteer whose exceptional contributions deserve recognition is Zayra Saucedo, who joined our team last October and has quickly become...
VOLUNTEER INTERPRETER TRAINING
🗂 Interpreter Resources G-1256 Interpreter Formhttps://jamlac.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/g-1256-Interpreter-form.pdf Interpreter Training Presentation (Updated)https://jamlac.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Interpreter-training-presentation-updated.pptx...
MAY 20TH – Immigration Court Accompaniment Training
✨ Your Presence Matters — Not Your Spanish ✨ + LUNCH INCLUDED!! We’ve received several questions about whether you need to speak Spanish to accompany someone to court. The answer is no — YOU DON'T HAVE TO SPEAK SPANISH to show up. Your moral support means everything....
MAY 10TH – Court Accompaniment Training – Open to any JAMLAC Volunteers
Get trained to accompany and support survivors at court hearings. No legal experience necessary. Survivors often contact JAMLAC seeking legal help with protection orders. The effects of abuse—trauma, isolation, and shame—can make this process overwhelming. To offer...
JAMLAC at Women Powering Change
https://vimeo.com/938737831 Meet leaders from about 100 organizations, led by or about women, working across all issue areas; environment, health, economic, peace, and more - all working to create a better world.Women are actively leading on social change issues but...
COMING TOGETHER IN FAITH AND COMMUNITY
Church Leaders and Staff - we invite you to a one-hour gathering for church and community leaders to come together in prayer, conversation, and connection. We’ll reflect on the challenges impacting our congregations and communities , share updates, and explore...