County OKs affordable housing fund, 5% pay raises
The Leon County Commission has taken the first steps in approving and ratifying its 2026 fiscal budget and there are two big winners: members of the Capital Area Justice Ministry […]
County commissioners OK affordable housing fund, 5% across-the-board pay raises
The Leon County Commission has taken the first steps in approving and ratifying its 2026 fiscal budget and there are two big winners: members of the Capital Area Justice Ministry […]
Leon County on verge of approving $500K for affordable housing financing
The Capital Area Justice Ministry acknowledges that $500,000 isn’t enough to satisfy Tallahassee’s housing needs, but leaders there said it’s at least a start The Leon County Commission is one […]
Leon County approves $500,000 in recurring funds for affordable rental housing
The Leon County Commission has approved a half-million dollars in recurring funds for affordable rental housing. It’s slated to help developers build housing for low-income and very-low-income families. The money […]
Leon County advances larger budget, with no property tax increase
Leon County commission leaders addressed affordable housing, unanimously advancing a measure to allocate $250,000 in gap funding for this initiative. Maddox and Commissioner David O’Keefe thanked the Capital Area Justice […]
“That’s where the Capital Area Justice Ministry comes in.” CAJM Featured in Headline Story in Tallahassee Democrat
“…. the Capital Area Justice Ministry — a network of 20 religious congregations — believes action is needed to support more affordable rental units.” “The group (CAJM) is focused on […]
Our Leaders Talk Justice
CAJM leaders Robert Deyle, Gita Pitter, and Rev. Sylvia Jones sent out a call to address Leon County’s homeless student population. Read the opinion in the Tallahassee Democrat at https://www.tallahassee.com/story/opinion/2024/04/15/join-our-call-to-address-tallahassees-homeless-student-population/73303804007/
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Light upthe night tonight! Coming together to cast light on justice in action. Go to https://www.capitalareajustice.org/even…/nehemiah-action-2 to register.
Look Who’s Driving the Conversation About Housing and Gun Violence
On Tuesday, December 12, the action heats up as 21 member organizations convene to craft winning stratgies in support of affordable housing, and the reduction of youth arrests and gun […]
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Our work to prioritize housing for very and extremely low-income families is paying off! Read Nov. 20, 2023, article in Tallahassee Democrat article on our recent push to make very […]