
Yorktown For Justice
A local grassroots collaborative.

About Us
Our Beliefs
Yorktown for Justice brings together our residents and neighbors to work collaboratively towards equity and justice in our community through education, advocacy and activism. We are actively working to make changes that address social inequities evident in our local area. We aim to partner with community members and various administrations and establishments in Yorktown on issues of inclusivity, diversity, and multicultural appreciation and celebration. We strive to work towards a material change in the quality of life for everyone living in Yorktown.

How You Can Help
ART
Are you an artist, or do you want to work with artists to bring cultural events to town like music, film screenings and festivals?
EDU
Do you believe that critical thinking, equity, and civic engagement are paramount in school reform and community-based education?
GOV
Want to work alongside other Yorktowners to shape local policy and government? Interested in serving on new town boards?
Email us to get connected and join our groups. We’d love to have you!

Testimonials
What People Say
I am hopeful for our community, YFJ is the voice we need to help move our community forward. Less talk more action!
Jamika Buchanan
The newly organized YFJ embodies the energy and sense of community that has already enriched Yorktown. As long time town residents who, in 2019 ran for Town Board to help forge change, we are both pleased and proud to know that this grassroots organization, born right here in our town, is poised to lead us into the future.
Sheralyn Pulver-Goodman & Patricia Sullivan-Rothberg

News
Recent Projects
Polar Plunge for Pride!
A YFJ representative will be participating in the Firnds of Yorktown Parks and Rec Dept.’s Second Annual Polar Plunge on Saturday January 21 at 10am. Donations raised from our sponsorship will go directly towards funding a 2023 Pride in the Parks! We are hoping to bring another fabulous Pride Festival to a Yorktown Park! We…

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We always need enthusiastic supporters, volunteers and community organizers.
See more photos from our June 2020 March for Civil Justice at #BLMYorktown
or view our photo gallery here.