Established in 1999 by Alan V. and Amy Lowenstein, the Institute’s cutting-edge racial and social justice advocacy seeks to empower people of color by building reparative systems that create wealth, transform justice and harness democratic power—from the ground up—in New Jersey.

Known for our dynamic and independent advocacy aimed at toppling load-bearing walls of structural inequality to create just, vibrant and healthy communities, we are committed to exposing and repairing the cracks of structural racism in our foundation that erupt into earthquakes in communities of color.

The Institute advocates for systemic reform that is at once transformative, achievable in the state and replicable in communities across the nation.

• Economic Justice
• Criminal Justice Reform
• Democracy & Justice

Event Type	Social Justice
Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults Seniors
Community Services	Basic Needs / Assistance Accepts Donations of Goods Clothing / Supplies / Furniture Financial Assistance / Referrals Financial Counseling / Literacy Homeless Prevention Supportive Housing Utility Assistance Community Community Education Community Service Drop In / Community Center Volunteer Opportunities Employment / Training Life Skills Training Preparing for Adulthood Family & Support Services Adoption / Foster Care Caregiving Case Management Child Care / After School Divorce & Co-Parenting Family Support Grandparenting Parenting & Caregiving Legal / Advocacy Advocacy (Legal) Custody / Marital Immigration Services Law Enforcement / Corrections Legal Assistance Spiritual / Cultural Cultural Group
Health Services	Crisis / Safety Bullying Child Abuse / Neglect Crisis / Safety / Prevention Domestic Violence

Last Updated: 03/22/21