Marijuana Justice
TRANScend VA Nonprofit Development
Form 501c3 to empower transgender individuals (POCs) through personal and workforce development
Posted January 3, 2022
Background & Context
MJVA is supporting a local budding organization. They are in the beginning of stages of formation and need help submitting documents and writing the necessary bylaws. The head organizer in the effort who will serve as the registered agent is a Black trans woman who does local advocacy and activism in the Richmond, Va community.
Immediate Problem
Successfully submitting the necessary paperwork to achieve 501 (c)(3) status
Work & Deliverables
Submit paperwork and lightly advise on nonprofit formation
Preparation Phase
- Schedule a call with prospective registered agent
- Prepare to walk registered agent through nonprofit formation
Collaboration Phase
- Advise Registered Agent with workflow and next steps
Wrap Up
- Advising registered agent of submission of materials
- Advising agent on next steps after wrap-up and hand-over
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Marijuana Justice
Marijuana Justice works to repeal the prohibition of marijuana, repair criminal records and bring reparations from the failed War on Drugs. Founded in 2019 by Black grassroot organizers rooted in racial justice, the work is fueled by both 501c3 and 501c4 power in order to build movements in the community and influence Virginia legislation. The statewide work of Marijuana Justice has already made an impact through creating less harsh penalties in 2020 decriminalization as well as fighting for redressing past harms within the 2021 legalization proposal. Marijuana Justice is excited to continue to build people power in the Commonwealth to fully dismantle the Virginia Drug War and bring restitution to our Indigenous, Black and other disparately impacted family members.
Marijuana Justice
Marijuana Justice works to repeal the prohibition of marijuana, repair criminal records and bring reparations from the failed War on Drugs. Founded in 2019 by Black grassroot organizers rooted in racial justice, the work is fueled by both 501c3 and 501c4 power in order to build movements in the community and influence Virginia legislation. The statewide work of Marijuana Justice has already made an impact through creating less harsh penalties in 2020 decriminalization as well as fighting for redressing past harms within the 2021 legalization proposal. Marijuana Justice is excited to continue to build people power in the Commonwealth to fully dismantle the Virginia Drug War and bring restitution to our Indigenous, Black and other disparately impacted family members.