Just San Bernardino

Collaborative

Just SB represents a range of organizations at various capacities involved in economic mobility, grassroots organizing and power building, community development, and racial equity work in San Bernardino and the broader Inland Empire region.

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Environment & Health

Community Profile: Jose Avalos

Jose Avalos, a worker from the food industry, is a long-time resident of San Bernardino who has lived in this community for 19 years. Jose describes pollution in the city as a major issue: “I definitely believe that the air is making us sick, there are more trucks and...

Community Profile: Raymond Blevins

Originally from New York, Raymond Blevins moved to San Bernardino 10 years ago to help support his family. As a chef, he worked at various restaurants in the area but found it difficult to keep a job when he became ill with congestive heart failure.

Community Profile: William Mark Hope

William “Mark” Hope served a long-term sentence in prison before being released. After being released, the work began to find a job and continue reintegrating into his community. He recalls saying “man there are no jobs out here” but someone quickly reminded him...

The People’s Plan for Economic Inclusion

The People’s Plan for Economic Inclusion is intended to be a roadmap for economic policies and projects to develop local, grassroots-based solutions focused on job creation that is sustainable and community-owned. We intend to create innovative models and strategies for economic growth in the City of San Bernardino; and offer participatory models for inclusive community engagement that put people first.

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With a mission to actively shape and advocate for an inclusive economic development model, Just SB is working to change the story and future of economic development in San Bernardino County and the larger Inland Empire region and to create more economic opportunity for San Bernardino working families by working together with residents in order to create a community-centered economy that truly benefits local residents.

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Member Organizations

The organizations that organized the People’s Plan for San Bernardino and plan to implement these solutions are the Just San Bernardino Collaborative.

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