OUR IMPACT
For over 20 years, Rising Juntos has organized for community power, investments, and public policies benefiting underrepresented children and families in Contra Costa. We have successfully championed over 40 policies and secured over $28 million for improved parks and streets in low-income communities of color.
Housing and Economic Security
Our grassroots organizing advances policies to keep children and families housed and economically stable.
15 tenant protection policies for renting families countywide
5 state policies promoting economic stability
Rent control and anti-harassment protections in Antioch
Rent control and Just Cause for Eviction protections in Concord. Download Now: Concord Renters Know Your Rights Flyer
Community campaigns for tenant rights underway in San Pablo and Richmond
Rent control and anti-harassment protections in Antioch.
Rent control and Just Cause for Eviction protections in Concord.
Healthy Parks and Communities
$20 million for improved parks
12 renovated parks
$12 million for complete, safe street projects
Health 4 All providing health care coverage to all qualifying Californians.
Equitable Representation and Access
Tens of thousands reached in each election cycle
3 community candidates forums
2 new electoral districts in Antioch and Concord
Racial and Immigrant Justice
8 local sanctuary policies
13 statewide policies for racial justice and immigrant rights
Increased health care and legal defense for immigrant families
Expanded language access at public meetings
In the News
Telemundo: Renter Protection Advocacy in Antioch, CA
Telemundo: Ensuring Fair and Secure Housing in San Pablo, CA
Telemundo: Advocating for Rent Control in Concord, CA
NBC: Rent Control Debate at City Hall in Concord, CA
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San Francisco Chronicle
A Bay Area city just passed a rent control measure. Will others follow suit?
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KQED
Concord tenants claim victory with council approval of new renter protections
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El Tímpano
Bay Area sees an immigrant powered-push for rent stabilization