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

  • San Francisco Chronicle

    A Bay Area city just passed a rent control measure. Will others follow suit?

  • KQED

    Concord tenants claim victory with council approval of new renter protections

  • El Tímpano

    Bay Area sees an immigrant powered-push for rent stabilization