Kiana Davis is the social action and social justice senior manager at BJ. She previously worked at the Safety Net Project of the Urban Justice Center as a policy analyst and public benefits advocate and at the Bronx Defenders, where she oversaw the public benefits walk-in clinic. She also formerly managed the Grand Army Plaza farmers market in Brooklyn for GrowNYC. Kiana holds a Master’s degree in Urban Policy and Leadership from Hunter College. She is passionate about bringing Jewish values to life through direct service, community organizing, and social justice work.
In December, I had the opportunity to join a Jewish delegation border trip to Tijuana and San Diego, led by HIAS. Being there in person, ...
As we approach the Thanksgiving season, over 1.2 million New Yorkers will face devastating choices between food for their families or other basic needs. With ...
Among the six ballot measures we will be voting on this election season, BJ is supporting Proposition 1, more commonly known as New York’s Equal ...
Help ensure that unhoused children in NYC District 3 public schools have the clothing they need for the fall and winter seasons.
We’ve been calling fellow BJ members to mobilize support for a city bill to end harmful shelter evictions. Read on to see how you can ...
For years, BJ has been a staunch supporter of asylum seekers, refugees, and immigrants in New York City. In the face of an influx of ...
The Upper West Side has seen a dramatic increase in the numbers of asylum seekers and refugees—as well as other unhoused adults and families—in the ...
This Shabbat we delve into Parashat Yitro, a pivotal moment in our history when we received the Torah at Mount Sinai. Although this is a ...
Support our local community this winter with your contributions.
Hunger doesn't stop for the holidays. Will you help us ensure WSCAH can provide New Yorkers in need with a holiday meal this season?
We are collecting clothing and other items for migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers that will be distributed at the weekly resource fair for those in ...
On an evening in June of last year, Judith, a BJ volunteer, and I had the privilege of welcoming a Guatemalan refugee family to NYC, ...
In honor of HIAS’ 2023 Annual Refugee Shabbat, we are sharing stories from BJ members who have volunteered their time to support refugees, asylum seekers, ...
A CSA is partnership between local farms and individuals so residents of New York City can enjoy fresh produce straight from a local farm. When ...
Help us put together 200 welcome backpacks with necessary toiletries and meaningful supplies for newly arrived asylum seekers in NYC.
Help us put together 200 welcome backpacks with necessary toiletries and meaningful supplies for newly arrived asylum seekers in NYC.
There are currently more than 60,000 people in the New York City shelter system—including the thousands of asylum seekers who have been bused to New ...
Each year, as part of our ongoing efforts to address food insecurity in New York City, BJ supports the West Side Campaign Against Hunger (WSCAH) ...
Each year, as part of our ongoing efforts to address food insecurity in New York City, BJ supports the West Side Campaign Against Hunger (WSCAH) ...
As threats to our democracy and election processes become increasingly common and profound, each of us has a role to play in helping to ensure ...
As threats to our democracy and election processes become increasingly common and profound, each of us has a role to play in helping to ensure ...
In this time of extreme food insecurity, our neighbors at West Side Campaign Against Hunger (WSCAH) strive to alleviate hunger by ensuring that all New ...
In this time of extreme food insecurity, our neighbors at West Side Campaign Against Hunger (WSCAH) strive to alleviate hunger by ensuring that all New ...
Judaism commands us to pursue justice in all aspects of our society and our lives, as the Torah tells us, “tzedek, tzedek tirdof,” “Justice, justice ...
Judaism commands us to pursue justice in all aspects of our society and our lives, as the Torah tells us, “tzedek, tzedek tirdof,” “Justice, justice ...
Judaism commands us to pursue justice in all aspects of our society and our lives, as the Torah tells us, “tzedek, tzedek tirdof,” “Justice, justice ...
Within voting lies the power to make change. We are proud to join with a coalition of Upper West Side faith communities to partner with the ...
Within voting lies the power to make change. We are proud to join with a coalition of Upper West Side faith communities to partner with the ...
Within voting lies the power to make change. We are proud to join with a coalition of Upper West Side faith communities to partner with the ...
Within voting lies the power to make change. We are proud to join with a coalition of Upper West Side faith communities to partner with the ...
Within voting lies the power to make change. We are proud to join with a coalition of Upper West Side faith communities to partner with the ...
Judaism demands we bring awareness and holiness to all the ways we eat, access, and purchase food. Our vast and complex food system is interconnected with ...
A CSA is partnership between local farms and individuals so residents of New York City can enjoy fresh produce straight from a local farm. When ...
Since 2016, BJ’s refugee and immigration committees have been actively working to help support refugees as they rebuild their lives in the United States. As ...
The world generates more than 2 billion tons of waste every year, and 14 million tons of waste and recyclables in New York City alone. ...
The world generates more than 2 billion tons of waste every year, and 14 million tons of waste and recyclables in New York City alone. ...
The world generates more than 2 billion tons of waste every year, and 14 million tons of waste and recyclables in New York City alone. ...
The world generates more than 2 billion tons of waste every year, and 14 million tons of waste and recyclables in New York City alone. ...
The world generates more than 2 billion tons of waste every year, and 14 million tons of waste and recyclables in New York City alone. ...
Planet Earth is on fire: Our dependence on fossil fuels has led us to the perilous situation of rapidly rising global temperatures. Reducing our personal ...
This 5782 shemita year challenges us to evaluate our regular routines of production and consumption and commit to the spiritual work of environmental stewardship. Joining ...
This 5782 shemita year challenges us to evaluate our regular routines of production and consumption and commit to the spiritual work of environmental stewardship. Joining ...
This 5782 shemita year challenges us to evaluate our regular routines of production and consumption and commit to the spiritual work of environmental stewardship. Joining ...
This 5782 shemita year challenges us to evaluate our regular routines of production and consumption and commit to the spiritual work of environmental stewardship. Joining ...
This 5782 shemita year challenges us to evaluate our regular routines of production and consumption and commit to the spiritual work of environmental stewardship. Joining ...
BJ and the West Side Campaign Against Hunger (WSCAH) have been longtime partners, bolstering each other’s efforts to address food insecurity on the Upper West ...
BJ and the West Side Campaign Against Hunger (WSCAH) have been longtime partners, bolstering each other’s efforts to address food insecurity on the Upper West ...
BJ and the West Side Campaign Against Hunger (WSCAH) have been longtime partners, bolstering each other’s efforts to address food insecurity on the Upper West ...
BJ and the West Side Campaign Against Hunger (WSCAH) have been longtime partners, bolstering each other’s efforts to address food insecurity on the Upper West ...
BJ and the West Side Campaign Against Hunger (WSCAH) have been longtime partners, bolstering each other’s efforts to address food insecurity on the Upper West ...
BJ and the West Side Campaign Against Hunger (WSCAH) have been longtime partners, bolstering each other’s efforts to address food insecurity on the Upper West ...
This week, we watched with grief and deep distress as devastating global crises unfolded. While we continue to pray for the health and safety of ...