Northwest Justice Project

🚨 BREAKING NEWS: City and police sued for Illegal eviction in Shelton, WA 🏠⚖️ Northwest Justice Project has filed a lawsuit against Crossroads Housing, the city of Shelton, and four police officers for the unlawful eviction of Michelle Engles, a disabled woman in her 60s, from her transitional housing apartment. • The eviction bypassed legal procedures, violating Ms. Engles' rights. • This case highlights a disturbing trend of housing providers and local authorities circumventing the law. • This lawsuit brings out the critical need for stricter oversight of housing programs and law enforcement practices to end such abuses. "I was terrified of being homeless again," Ms. Engles said. "The police came to my apartment several times, threatened to arrest me, and finally escorted me out with my hands behind my back. They treated me like a criminal in my own home." What are your thoughts on this issue? Have you or someone you know experienced similar treatment? Share your stories in the comments below. Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/gnrNwevV #TenantRights #HousingJustice #LegalAid #Shelton #Washington

We're hiring! Staff Attorney – Coordinated Legal Education, Advice, and Referral (CLEAR) – American Sign Language (ASL) Northwest Justice Project (NJP) seeks applications from candidates interested in supporting our mission through CLEAR, our telephone-based legal aid and referral unit. CLEAR advocates handle many kinds of civil legal problems, providing advice over the phone, some unbundled services, and referrals. Compensation: $73,142 to $133,712 + comprehensive benefits and generous time off. 😊 Learn more and apply: www.nwjustice.org/careers #NWJusticeProject #LegalHelp #WashingtonState #HiringNow #ASL

This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we reflect on the challenges faced by Native American communities in Washington State and the efforts to address them. The Northwest Justice Project (NJP) partners with tribal communities and urban native organizations to provide legal aid through its Native American Unit (NAU) and attorneys in field offices across the state. The NAU focuses on cases involving state and federal agencies' policies that disproportionately impact Native communities. This includes issues that protect the rights and culture of Native American children and families and economic security. Behind the legal arguments are real people profoundly affected by these issues. NAU client, Sashina, shared her gratitude, "I'm thankful for everything that Northwest Justice has done to help me get on my feet." The NAU assisted Sashina in winning a custody case under the Indian Child Welfare Act and later in resolving license suspension issues related to unpaid legal financial obligations. "After the amount owed for a suspended license in Lincoln County had skyrocketed to well over one thousand dollars—including compounded interest—my attorney was able to completely eliminate a debt that had been over my head for over six years," she recounted. With each case, clinic, and lawsuit, NJP works to ensure that legal roadblocks don't harm basic human needs or impede the exercise of treaty rights. The partnership between NJP and Native American communities in Washington drives positive change, working towards a more just and equitable society for all. #IndigenousPeoplesDay #NWJusticeProject

Northwest Justice Project (NJP) seeks applications from attorneys to address the legal needs of homeowners to mitigate or prevent home foreclosure throughout WA. Support our mission through the work of our statewide Foreclosure Prevention Unit (FPU). Compensation: $73,142 to $133,712 + comprehensive benefits and generous time off. 😊 Learn more and apply: www.nwjustice.org/careers #NWJusticeProject #LegalHelp #WashingtonState #HiringNow

What an incredible night! 🌟 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us last Tuesday for the 2024 Jubilee for Justice! Our hearts are full after a powerful evening of connection, storytelling, great music, and a shared commitment to justice for all. Your support is crucial in helping us provide essential legal assistance to those in need and driving the fight for housing justice. So far, we’ve raised $170,000 toward our $200,000 goal. Missed the event? There’s still time to make an impact! 🙌 Consider supporting our work by donating. https://lnkd.in/g9B39d_R

Northwest Justice Project (NJP) seeks applications from attorneys to address the legal needs of low-income patients and families with health harming legal needs at Seattle Children’s Hospital and Harborview Medical Center. Compensation: $73,142 to $133,712 + comprehensive benefits and generous time off. 😊 Learn more and apply: www.nwjustice.org/careers #NWJusticeProject #LegalHelp #WashingtonState #HiringNow #Attorney

We're hiring! Northwest Justice Project (NJP) seeks applications from attorneys committed to assisting low-income renters facing court eviction. Support our mission through the work of our statewide Eviction Prevention Unit (EPU). Compensation: $73,142 to $133,712 + comprehensive benefits and generous time off. 😊 Learn more and apply: www.nwjustice.org/careers #NWJusticeProject #LegalHelp #WashingtonState #HiringNow #Attorney

💙 A special thank you to our incredible sponsors for powering our upcoming Jubilee for Justice! Your partnership is key in helping us provide critical legal aid to those facing housing insecurity. Together, we’re building stronger, more just communities!

🎶 Cue the music—The Jubilee for Justice is just one week away! 🎉 We’re beyond excited to announce that local favorites Boka Kouyaté and Garfield Jazz will be performing live at the Jubilee on October 1. Don’t miss an unforgettable night filled with live music, inspiration, drinks, delicious bites, and justice in action! Celebrate and raise vital funds for NJP’s work on the front lines helping people stay housed and preventing homelessness. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gPBSaYuX 🎤✨

Northwest Justice Project at work. Last week we convened staff from around the state to the Duwamish Longhouse for our 2024 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion retreat. our teams re-engaged with the foundational work necessary to care for our clients and community, especially those most marginalized. Many thanks to Amber Heyward our expert facilitator, our organizing and attending staff, and the Duwamish Tribal Services!