Justice First

Happy Tuesday, everyone! 🧡 We hope you all enjoyed the bank holiday weekend! Last week at Justice First was a busy one! We tackled a big office de-clutter, hiring a skip, clearing out the space & loading bags up for charity shops. It was all hands on deck. A clutter-free office means clutter-free minds! 🙌 We also had a great reflective practice session with Mandy, where the team had the opportunity to pause, reflect, and recharge. 📢 We’ve got some exciting events coming up, and we'd love to see you there! Tickets are still available for both: Quiz Night – September 21st. To book, contact Justice First directly. Singing for Justice – Fundraising concert on October 4th. Grab your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/e9tnR3KD

Happy Monday from Justice First! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce two exciting fundraising events that you won't want to miss: 🧠 Annual Quiz Night 📅 Date: Saturday, 21st September 🕖 Time: 7:00 PM 📍 Location: See poster below. Join us for an evening of fun and friendly competition. Gather your team and put your trivia skills to the test while supporting a great cause! There will also be a raffle, and any donations of raffle prizes will be greatly appreciated. 🧡 For individual or group tickets, or if you have any questions, please contact Justice First. ————————- 🎶 'Singing for Justice' Concert 📅 Date: Friday, 4th October 🕠 Time: 7:15 PM 📍 Location: See poster below This concert aims to raise funds for two causes: 1) Justice First: Providing specialist legal advice to asylum seekers and refugees. 2) Forever Home in the DRC: Supporting 10 children living in street situations, inspired by a former Justice First client who is now a refugee. Funds raised will help provide food, uniforms, schooling, medical care, and essential infrastructure improvements. Experience an evening of diverse musical performances by artists from Europe, Africa, and Central America, including a special performance from the North East Opera. Mark your calendars! We hope to see you there! 🧡🙌 #JusticeFirst #FundraisingEvents #QuizNight #SingingForJustice #HappyMonday

Wow, what a few days we had last week at Minsteracres Retreat Centre in County Durham! ☀️🌳 Families from across Tees Valley joined us for a wonderful time filled with crafts, activities, yoga, massages, forrest walks, relaxation, togetherness, and friendship. We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the staff and volunteers at Minsteracres for welcoming us so warmly every year. Thank you for all you do to make the retreat so special. 🧡 A big thank you to everyone who helped with fundraising to make this trip possible. And a huge shoutout to Hamida White and Kath Sainsbury for all your organising! 👏 #MinsteracresRetreat #TeesValley #Gratitude #Togetherness #BuildingBridgesNotWalls

📢 Important Service Update from Justice First We want to inform you about some important changes to our services: 1. Redcar Drop-In Service: We no longer offer a drop-in service in Redcar. If you live in Redcar and need support, please contact our office to schedule an appointment at one of our alternative drop-in locations. 2. New Durham Drop-In Service: We are now providing a drop-in service in Durham to address the high demand for legal advice and the shortage of legal professionals in the area. For more details, please refer to the poster below. 3. Immigration Services: Our immigration services remain unchanged. Although we have qualified staff to advise on immigration matters, due to high demand for asylum advice and representation, our immigration work is on hold for the foreseeable future. 4. Contact Information and Hours: Our contact details remain the same, but we have reduced our phone line hours to 10 AM to 2 PM Monday – Friday due to capacity constraints. 📞⏰ Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions about our services. Best regards, The Justice First Team x

🌍 Today is World Refugee Day! 🌍 At Justice First, we stand with refugees and people seeking asylum, offering crucial legal advice and support. We believe in #BuildingBridgesNotWalls, fostering understanding, and creating a welcoming environment for all. Every person deserves safety, dignity, and a chance to build a better future. Join us in celebrating the resilience and contributions of people on the move worldwide. 🧡 #WorldRefugeeDay #JusticeFirst #RefugeeSupport #OurHome #WithRefugees

🌟 Join Our Board of Trustees! 🌟 Are you passionate about justice? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of people seeking asylum and refugees in the Northeast of England? Here's your chance! Justice First is thrilled to announce the launch of recruitment for new members to join our Board of Trustees. As a governing body, our trustees play an central role in steering the direction of our charity and ensuring that we continue to provide important legal advice and support to those who need it most. Whether you have prior experience in governance or are looking to make a meaningful contribution, we welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives to join our dedicated team. For more information and how to apply, please refer to the poster below. #JoinJusticeFirst #BoardRecruitment #MakeADifference #BuildingBridgesNotWalls🌟

🌟 Join Our Board of Trustees! 🌟 Are you passionate about justice? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of people seeking asylum and refugees in the Northeast of England? Here's your chance! Justice First is thrilled to announce the launch of recruitment for new members to join our Board of Trustees. As a governing body, our trustees play an central role in steering the direction of our charity and ensuring that we continue to provide important legal advice and support to those who need it most. Whether you have prior experience in governance or are looking to make a meaningful contribution, we welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives to join our dedicated team. For more information and how to apply, please refer to the poster below. #JoinJusticeFirst #BoardRecruitment #MakeADifference #BuildingBridgesNotWalls🌟

📢 Tomorrow we will be sending out our Spring newsletter which is full of all the exciting things Justice First has been up to since January! Not on our newsletter yet? Do you want to receive our digital newsletters and hear about what we have been up to at Justice First? Send us your email address and we will add you to our mailing list! 📧 Newsletters are sent out quarterly, with key updates from that quarter! This is a great way to stay engaged and informed about all of our activities! 🙌 #MailingList #Newsletter #SupporterEngagement #EmailUpdates

📢 Training session with healthcare professionals from with South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's Indigo Team! 📢 Today, Caseworkers Solafa and Emma delivered a three-hour training session for the Indigo Team at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This specialised team provides tailored care and personalised plans for vulnerable or at-risk pregnant individuals. During the training, we discussed the intricacies of the asylum system, exploring its stages and potential outcomes. We also looked at asylum support, and addressed cultural differences and challenges encountered within the asylum process. The training fostered interactive discussions, encouraging the team to brainstorm ways to enhance their support for people seeking asylum under their care. Thank you to the Indigo Team for inviting Justice First to deliver this training! 🙌❤️ For inquiries or to request training from Justice First, please reach out to us at info@justicefirst.org.uk. #Training #BuildingBridgesNotWalls #JusticeFirst

📢🌟 Easter Closure Update! Justice First will be closed until Tuesday, April 2nd, for the Easter bank holiday weekend. We'll be back in action then! Wishing everyone celebrating a wonderful Easter and a relaxing long weekend. Best wishes, Lucie, Solafa, Emma & Michele! #HappyEaster #EasterHoliday #BuildingBridgesNotWalls