Social Justice Action Statement

“Creating the Beloved Community: The Quest for Character, Civility, and Community” 

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WHO WE ARE: Fighting Back Partnership is a 501c3 nonprofit organization committed to preventing and ending poverty and its effects in Vallejo and throughout Solano County  

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We publicly acknowledge - Systemic racism; systemic cycles of poverty; food deserts; education & wage inequities

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We serve - To improve the quality of life specifically for those families and individuals with the most critical socio-economic needs

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We provide -

• Basic needs via assistance with housing, food, childcare, transportation, and health referrals

• Parenting programs for pregnant women, head-of-households, & their families

• Direct intervention and coordination of services provided by our partners

• Policy awareness and civic engagement (youth) in addressing social determinants

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“Creating the Beloved Community: The Quest for Character, Civility, and Community”

This thematic framework encapsulates Fighting Back Partnership’s approach across its existing
programs, research, and service initiatives. Our primary goal is to address issues of equity and
social justice at the local, state, and national levels. Employing an ethical leadership model, we
empower participants to establish and nurture environments that champion justice, characterized
by traits of character, civility, and community (Fluker, W. E. (2009). Ethical Leadership: The
Quest for Character, Civility, and Community).

The Beloved Community serves as a longstanding cornerstone for comprehending the
importance of diversity and culture in our society. Specifically, our efforts in creating the
Beloved Community are dedicated to addressing challenges faced by female-headed and low-
income households across diverse backgrounds, cultures, and communities. Our understanding
of diversity extends beyond a mere amalgamation of race, ethnicity, gender, and class. It
encompasses a multifaceted spectrum of differences stemming from cultural origins, class
positions, learning styles, and, significantly for our mission, various ways of interacting and
relating to the other as a mirror of ourselves and our loved ones” (King, M. T. (2019).
Introduction, Ethical Decision Making: Case Studies in Organization and Leadership, edited by
Patricia Mitchell).