2025-11-17T23:19:10-05:00 2024-12-31 990 2024-01-01 812450800 FORWARD JUSTICE FORW 9193233889 1 COPLEY PARKWAY SUITE 302 MORRISVILLE NC 27560 Kirstin Bigham Director of Finance 9198206094 2025-11-18 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z CAITLIN SWAIN 1 COPLEY PARKWAY SUITE 302 MORRISVILLE NC 27560 7693507 false X FORWARDJUSTICE.ORG X Non-Profit 2016 NC FORWARD JUSTICE IS A NONPARTISAN LAW POLICY AND STRATEGY CENTER DEDICATED TO ADVANCING RACIAL SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE. 4 4 26 35 0 0 2829864 5334789 1564430 2193703 70 24051 159939 140964 4554303 7693507 0 0 0 0 2050323 2317514 0 0 427025 1075011 2147504 3125334 4465018 1428969 3228489 10981274 14255036 574596 582496 10406678 13672540 FORWARD JUSTICE IS A NONPARTISAN LAW POLICY AND STRATEGY CENTER DEDICATED TO ADVANCING RACIAL SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE. false false 904915 2193703 0 The organization conducted trainings to equip community members with the information skills tools and resources needed to effectively organize and build power within their communities. The organization coordinated and facilitated the Second Chance Day of Advocacy during which directly impacted individuals and community advocates met with state lawmakers to discuss the causes and consequences of involvement with the criminal legal system. The program advanced public awareness and policy discussions aimed at expanding opportunity and reducing barriers for people with criminal records. The organization hosted the Peoples Convening on Fines and Fees a community-centered forum examining the impact of criminal legal fines and fees on low-income individuals 305040 0 0 The organization hosted Transformative Justice events and community dinners designed to build community deepen trust and create spaces for collective care healing reflection and shared strategizing. These gatherings supported relationship-building and strengthened community capacity to practice transformative justice. The organization facilitated the Man in the Mirror mens dinner and discussion series which provided a structured environment for participants to explore the complexities of manhood community accountability emotional wellbeing and healing. The series offered opportunities for dialogue reflection and personal and collective growth. The organization organized and amplified seven days of free community events in celebration of Kwanzaa in collaboration with SpiritHouse NC. The events promoted cultural education artistic expression and community connection while honoring the principles and traditions of Kwanzaa. 1939293 5334789 0 The organization lead the statewide protect our vote coalition including voter and election protection through legal cases policy advocacy and statewide tours. Voter protection hotlines provided real-time assistance information and advocacy for voters experiencing barriers at the polls. The organization conducted the Unlock Our Vote peer-to-peer voter engagement program reaching directly impacted voters through phone calls text outreach and in-person events. The initiative expanded civic participation by providing accurate voting information and supporting voter readiness. The organization supported the Long March for Unity and Justice with the Beloved Community Center helping to uplift community concerns strengthen solidarity across groups and mobilize residents toward collective action and social transformation. 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