CLUE Santa Barbara Clergy & Laity United for Economic Justice

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We are called to compassionate action, and we know we are stronger when we face these injustices together.

The times we are in call for us to be strong in faith and conscience as we continue the work for justice. We hope you will join with us, and are grateful to have you as part of the CLUE family.

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Our Justice Work

CLUE SB joins with allied organizations to address the root causes of injustices in Santa Barbara County: to issues of racial injustice, housing and homelessness, immigration, criminal justice reform, and environmental challenges. 

Empowering Immigrants Through Just Policies

As people of faith and people of conscience, we believe that every person is sacred. We work to ensure respect for the dignity, safety, and human rights of all people, while resisting unjust policies and practices that target and discriminate against immigrant communities. Our goal is to reach out further and unite local refugee/immigrant communities that are often overlooked.

Ending Homelessness

CLUE SB advocates for the welfare and rights of individuals and families living on the streets, in vehicles, and in transitional housing. Housing with Supportive Services is critical to ending homelessness. CLUE SB advocates for affordable housing and accessible physical and behavioral health care for all people.

People Harmed by the Lack of Stewardship of Our Environment

CLUE SB advocates for policies and regulations that mitigate human activities which pose threats to our environment and the Earth’s climate. We work with Food and Water Watch to protect those most at risk from the effects of environmental degradation.

People Impacted by the Broken Criminal Justice System

We advocate for the elimination of injustices in the jail system and law enforcement practices. CLUE SB also networks with faith communities and the Stepping Up Initiative Team in seeking to reduce the number of people with mental illness in our county jail and to provide alternative community housing and treatment.

Racial Justice

Our vision is to move our faith communities to bring about reparations and atone for the legacies of racial harm by churches and other faith communities.

Supporting Tenants Rights

CLUE SB networks faith communities with the Rental Housing Roundtable to protect and encourage a diverse, inclusive and representative community of very-low to moderate income renters and the development of healthy and vital communities.