Who We Are


Since opening our doors in 2018, Central Washington Justice For Our Neighbors (CWJFON) has been rooted in one mission: standing alongside our immigrant neighbors with organizing power, community advocacy, pro-immigrant policy work, and free immigration legal services.

What started as a small circle of committed community members in Ellensburg and Walla Walla has evolved into a vibrant nonprofit. Our work has carried us through some of the most challenging moments, ICE raids, courthouse apprehensions, the COVID-19 pandemic, and each time, we’ve shown up stronger, becoming a trusted source of legal support, resources, and advocacy for thousands across Washington. Though our hearts beat in the rural regions where this work began, our commitment extends to wherever underserved communities need us. When our neighbors call, we show up.

A group of people sitting around a conference table in a meeting room with brick walls, with papers, notebooks, and soda cans on the table.
A young girl sitting on a red and white checkered blanket, holding an American flag outdoors with trees and houses in the background.
Two young girls sitting on the ground during a parade, one holding an American flag, with a crowd of people watching in front of a red building with the sign 'Winedars.'
A crowd of people protesting for immigrant and worker justice, holding signs with messages like 'Justice for Immigrants' and 'Justice for Farm Workers', in an outdoor setting with a blue sky and clouds.
Group of diverse people gathered on stairs in a modern indoor space, smiling for a group photo, some wearing name tags and casual attire.
A diverse group of people participating in a protest or march on a city street, holding signs advocating for social justice, equality, and immigrant rights. The main sign reads 'Justice For Our Neighbors' and others include messages like 'Black Lives Matter' and 'Women Empower Women'.
Group of diverse people gathered on stairs in a modern indoor space, smiling for a group photo, some wearing name tags and casual attire.

Board

Jennifer Lopez

Co-Chair

Rev. Cruz Edwin Santos

Vice-Chair

Kristina Gonzalez

Interim Executive Director

Rev. Cody Natland

Secretary

Edgar Espino

Co-Chair

Rev. Paul Mitchell

Treasurer