Community impact

Justice becomes real in the lives people can live.

We measure impact through connection, material support, leadership, wellness, and the conditions our communities gain the power to change.

ImmediatePeople receive care and resources now.

RelationalTrust and belonging grow over time.

StructuralInstitutions and public narratives change.

Volunteers preparing community care and harm reduction supplies during Piedmont Park outreach

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Care in the park

At Piedmont Park, Dreaming Justice and community partners connected about 200 people with food, clothing support, HIV prevention resources, test kits, safer-use supplies, fentanyl test strips, and naloxone. This work is growing into regular harm reduction outreach and syringe access and exchange.

Participants together during a Dreaming Justice wellness retreat

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Wellness by the water

A two-day wellness retreat created space for HIV and STI education, prevention, medical learning, connection, and rest for community members and care providers.

Dreaming Justice team and chosen family at an Atlanta Pride reception

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Pride, presence, and belonging

The Dreaming Justice team and chosen family gathered at the 2025 Atlanta Pride reception, celebrating Dr. Christy Perez as Atlanta Pride’s first Afro-Latina Grand Marshal.

Dr. Christy Perez and Leslie Palomino at the Georgia Poderosas Summit

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Leadership across communities

Dreaming Justice shows up wherever people are building power, including spaces that affirm Latina and immigrant communities, deepen solidarity, and connect local work to a broader justice movement.

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