Investing in a Better Future

Justice Vanguard was founded with the goal of educating our communities and our youth for a stronger, more inclusive future. Investing in JV is investing in our future. 

Blackalaureate Scholarship Fund

The Justice Vanguard Blackalaureate Scholarship was founded in 2020 to reward young, bright Black students who have demonstrated a dedication to learning both within and outside of the classroom and who have a passion for humanity and the betterment of our society and world.  A $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to one Black MVLA graduate per year, covering first-year costs of books and college supplies.

Scholarship Goal - $12,500 per year ($2,500 per student for 5 students) 

Community Events

  • Juneteenth Community Festival

    We are Black-owned, Black-run, Black-done. The JV Juneteenth Festival features businesses including Wineries, Breweries, Food Trucks, Organic Cocoa Butter, Smoothies, Desserts and more. The event showcases a range of incredible performers and speakers.

    Event Fundraising Need- $35,000

  • Movie Night Club

    Building a community for movie-goers who learn, celebrate, and grow together! Monthly movie night features Black and brown: directed, acted, written or featured movies and stories. These movies can range from historical to educational, to comedy, and more. They provide an open and safe space to experience different films and conduct a constructive conversation and thought.

    Program Fundraising Need- $150 per event

  • Conversations with your Friendly Neighborhood Black Guys

    Semi-structured conversations on the intersectionality of race, ethnicity, and the human experience. Featuring Black Panthers, Stanford Professors, Renowned Philosophers, Community leaders and much more.

    Fundraising Needs - $15,000 per year

Distributed in 2020 by JV
to marginalized communities

  • 30,000

    air filtration face masks

  • 10,000

    bottles of sanitizer

  • 300

    backpacks

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