"The Cannabis Justice & Equity Initiative (CJEI) is closing out its Cannabis in the City tour with a powerful finale: Final Stop - The BQE, scheduled for Wednesday, September 24th, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Restoration Plaza, 1368 Fulton Street, Community Room #1. This gathering marks more than the end of a community series-it represents a vital continuation of conversations on equity, justice, and reinvestment in communities deeply impacted by decades of anti-cannabis enforcement."
"CJEI, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has long worked to repair the harm of inequitable drug policies by providing training, education, and workforce development. Through its 16-Week Training Program and Justice Lab, the initiative equips participants with essential job skills while offering legal support to individuals who have experienced the disproportionate consequences of cannabis prohibition. This final stop on the tour is set to be an impactful moment for local residents, community leaders, and advocates who"
Final Stop - The BQE on September 24 brings local residents, community leaders, and advocates together to focus on equity, justice, and reinvestment for communities affected by anti-cannabis enforcement. CJEI operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing training, education, workforce development, and legal support through a 16-Week Training Program and Justice Lab. The event features a community conversation with Matthew Wilson, Director of the Community Reinvestment Fund at the New York State Office of Cannabis Management. The Community Reinvestment Program channels grant dollars to grassroots organizations, housing, childcare, after-school programs, and workforce training, and funds are not limited to cannabis projects.
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