Trenton, NJ

Salvation and Social Justice (SandSJ) is a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing healing, equity, and liberation in historically marginalized communities. Grounded in restorative justice, trauma-informed care, community wellness, and grassroots organizing, SandSJ works to address the root causes of violence, poverty, and systemic inequities while empowering residents to build safer, healthier, and more resilient communities. SandSJ’s mission is to promote healing and so Salvation and Social Justice (SandSJ) is a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing healing, equity, and liberation in historically marginalized communities. Grounded in restorative justice, trauma-informed care, community wellness, and grassroots organizing, SandSJ works to address the root causes of violence, poverty, and systemic inequities while empowering residents to build safer, healthier, and more resilient communities. SandSJ’s mission is to promote healing and social transformation through community-driven solutions that strengthen individuals, families, and neighborhoods. Its services include community crisis response, violence intervention and prevention, restorative housing support, restorative justice programming, case management, workforce development, youth and family services, safe passage initiatives, behavioral health support, and community outreach designed to foster long-term stability, healing, and self-determination. The organization’s Theory of Change emphasizes truth-telling, community empowerment, collective action, healing, and liberation as pathways to lasting social change. Read More...