Justice + Joy National Collaborative

What Justice + Joy National Collaborative does

Justice + Joy National Collaborative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocacy organization founded in 1883 as the National Florence Crittenton Mission and rebranded in 2024 as part of a documented Reinvention for Impact. It conducts intergenerational, youth-led advocacy, organizing, and research with and for girls, young women, and gender-expansive young people of color across 45+ states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Tribal Nations. Its core program portfolio includes the IMPACT National Advocacy network for young mothers, the Envisioning New Structures and Creative Liberation Research Fellowships, the Power in Our Truths Report Series, the Fixing Democracy initiative, Reproductive Freedom programming, the Rapid Response Education Fund, and In Solidarity Conversations. There are no proprietary technology products, applications, or AI systems; the organization's "platform" is its coalition-based service delivery through a Family of Agencies network and 200+ partner organizations.

Name

Justice + Joy National Collaborative

Legal name

Justice + Joy National Collaborative

Website

https://justiceandjoynatl.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1883

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Justice + Joy National Collaborative is a 142-year-old U.S. nonprofit (founded 1883, rebranded 2024) that runs intergenerational, youth-led advocacy, research, and organizing programs for girls and gender-expansive young people of color across 45+ states through a 200+ partner coalition network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Justice Advocacy

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Gender Equality & Women’s Rights Advocacy (BPAGAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Racial & Ethnic Justice Organizations (BPAGAFAC), Youth Leadership, Civic Education & Service-Learning Nonprofits (BPAGADAI), Civic Participation & Leadership Development (Voting, Advocacy, Community Leadership) (EDAAADAL), Civil Society Strengthening & Civic Space (BPADAGAD)

Keywords

• Youth advocacy services
• Social justice organizing
• Policy advocacy research
• Gender equity programs
• Youth participatory research

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland, Oregon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Foundation Grants and Funders: Funding from philanthropic foundations and grant-making organizations supporting advocacy, research, and programming for girls and gender-expansive young people of color
2. Donations: Individual donations and corporate donations to support the organization's mission and rapid response initiatives

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Justice + Joy National Collaborative delivers intergenerational activism programs for girls and gender-expansive young people of color, including advocacy, organizing, and research initiatives. The organization operates a portfolio of fellowship programs, report series, and national advocacy networks (such as IMPACT) that support young advocates and partner organizations across 45+ states, DC, and Puerto Rico. Its work centers on policy change, civic engagement, reproductive freedom, and youth-led research.

Product overview

Justice + Joy National Collaborative operates as a multi-program advocacy organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs including the IMPACT National Advocacy network, the Envisioning New Structures Fellowship, Creative Liberation Research Fellowship, Rapid Response Education Fund, and In Solidarity Conversations. These programs are complemented by research publication series (Power in Our Truths Reports, Impact Reports), advocacy initiatives (Reproductive Freedom, Fixing Democracy), and a resource hub. The organization functions as a platform centered on intergenerational activism and youth-led research, rather than a traditional technology product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IMPACT National Advocacy (Invincible Mamas Pushing Action and Change Together) A national movement and network of young mamas (170+ members across 40 states, tribal nations, Puerto Rico, and DC) working to dismantle oppressive systems and champion equity for young families.
• Envisioning New Structures Fellowship A fellowship program for girls, young women, and gender-expansive young people of color (ages 14-25) focused on advancing safety and healing through youth participatory action research (YPAR) to reimagine systems free from violence.
• Creative Liberation Research Fellowship A youth-led mixed-methods research project examining the impact of prolonged social media use on girls, young women, and gender-expansive young people of color, incorporating art-based methodologies.
• Power in Our Truths Report Series A multi-volume report series centering the voices, experiences, and leadership of girls and gender-expansive young people of color in research on police violence, systemic inequities, and solutions for change.
• Rapid Response Education Fund An emergency education fund supporting emergent needs among young advocates working in their communities.
• Fixing Democracy Initiative An initiative to envision a just, representative democracy that centers the lived experiences of girls, young women, and gender-expansive young people of color through voter engagement and civic participation.
• Reproductive Freedom Program Research, advocacy, and organizing work focused on reproductive justice, dismantling deficit narratives about young mothers, and ensuring policies support young families.
• In Solidarity Conversations Virtual regional and Tribal gatherings that served as a platform for young people to speak about their lived experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• J+J Publications and Resources A library of reports, research publications, tools, and advocacy resources produced by the organization and its partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000+ people from 50 states and 14 Tribal Nations united at In Solidarity We Rise summit
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• NYU SteinhardtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for research collaboration, including co-principal investigator work on the Envisioning New Structures Fellowship with Dr. Lauren Mims from NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
• Grantmakers for Girls of ColorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunder collaborative supporting research and advocacy for girls and gender-expansive young people of color
• Vera Institute of JusticecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership focused on advancing justice for girls and gender-expansive young people through research and policy advocacy
• Girls for Gender EquitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the girls' rights and gender equity movement, collaborating on research and advocacy initiatives
• Young Women's Freedom CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in youth freedom and advocacy work, supporting system-impacted young women and gender-expansive youth
• Reimagine FreedommajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization working on liberation and freedom initiatives for communities of color
• National Council of Juvenile and Family Courts JudgesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubawardee partner providing training and technical assistance to strengthen programs for girls and gender-expansive young people
• KDF StrategiesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner contributing to reproductive freedom work and strategic initiatives
• HIT StrategiesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner for Fixing Democracy initiative, conducting focus groups with young people on civic engagement
• Lake Research PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner for Fixing Democracy focus group findings and political engagement research
• Homeplace Research CollectivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaborative partner led by Dr. Lauren Mims, working on intersectional youth participatory action research
• Girls @ the Margin National AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Power in Our Truths research initiative, collaborating on addressing systemic inequities

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• National Crittenton Foundation: The sister organization operating Crittenton affiliate agencies providing direct services to girls and young women. Shares the legacy lineage from the original National Florence Crittenton Mission (J+J's predecessor) and represents part of the broader Family of Agencies network.
• Grantmakers for Girls of Color: A philanthropic collaborative that pools resources from foundations to support organizations serving girls and gender-expansive youth of color. Listed as a core partner/funder of Justice + Joy and operates as an ecosystem enabler rather than direct service provider.

Broad incumbents

• Vera Institute of Justice: A national criminal justice nonprofit partnering with Justice + Joy on advancing justice for girls and gender-expansive young people. Operates at broader scale across criminal justice reform but shares overlapping research, advocacy, and policy reform methodologies.
• Ms. Foundation for Women: A national women's foundation that funds and advocates for gender equity and intersectional justice, including grantmaking to organizations serving girls and women of color. Shares J+J's advocacy and movement-building orientation but with a broader grantmaking/funding intermediary role.
• Girls Inc. A national nonprofit operating in 350+ cities providing research-based programs for girls ages 6-18, including advocacy and leadership development. Broader in scope than J+J but serving a similar beneficiary base with comparable advocacy and youth development mission.
• National Women's Law Center: A leading national advocacy organization pursuing gender justice through policy reform, litigation, and public education. Overlaps with J+J's policy advocacy work on issues affecting women and girls, though NWLC operates at broader scale across more issue areas.

Direct peers

• Advancement Project: A national racial justice organization using advocacy, organizing, and litigation to advance equity for communities of color. Shares J+J's intersectional approach to racial and gender justice through policy advocacy and community organizing.
• Black Women's Health Imperative: A national organization focused on health, wellness, and justice for Black women and girls through advocacy, research, and programs. Comparable beneficiary population and intersectional advocacy approach, though with primary focus on health rather than multi-issue advocacy.
• Girls for Gender Equity: A Brooklyn-based intergenerational organizing nonprofit working to center the leadership of girls and young women of color in gender justice movements. Listed as a core partner of Justice + Joy, with directly aligned mission, beneficiary population (girls of color), and advocacy model.
• Young Women's Freedom Center: A San Francisco-based organization supporting system-impacted young women and gender-expansive youth of color through leadership development and advocacy. Listed as a core partner of Justice + Joy with near-identical target population and advocacy approach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@JusticeandJoyNational
• Facebookfacebook.com/JusticeJoyNationalCollaborative
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/justiceandjoynatlcollaborative
• Instagraminstagram.com/justiceandjoy
• TikToktiktok.com/@justiceandjoynatl?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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