Tivnu: Building Justice

Mission

At Tivnu, justice is more than a word. We’re the most practical idealists you’ve ever met. Driven by a commitment to justice and Jewish ideals, we put our beliefs into practice through hands-on work in the community. Learn more about what makes us us. We act from the conviction that housing is a human right. It is a cornerstone for a life of stability, dignity, and opportunity. We recognize that access to housing is intertwined with other vital issues, including food security, environmental justice, and the overall health of neighborhoods and communities. Without housing, it is exceedingly difficult for someone to get a job, cook healthy food, or even get enough sleep. The housing crisis is especially acute in Oregon, and the pandemic has only exacerbated it. As Jews, we draw not only on our historical memory of dispossession in confronting this crisis, but also on our centuries-long tradition of mutual aid.

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