Our Impact
Our 2023-2024 Annual Report
As we approach our 10th year as a nonprofit organization, Justice for My Sister has made incredible strides, breaking barriers and expanding our reach across Los Angeles County.
With community at the heart of everything we do, 2024 has been a year of growth, resilience, and empowerment. Thanks to the support of our partners, funders, and dedicated team, we are transforming the industry and creating lasting impact through programs that uplift and celebrate marginalized voices.
The students who inspire our work.
Our students motivate us to recommit to this work day in and day out. 90% Of our students come from low-income communities of color and it is our mission to provide them with the opportunities they need to thrive.
Read more here about our graduates and their experience as part of our BIPOC Sci-Fi Screenwriting Lab.
"The lab is doing such crucial work at a time when the world needs it. The encouragement of stories from BIPOC and connecting them to working professionals in the industry while providing structure and a blueprint is unparalleled and I'm so grateful! I will sing JFMS' praise for years to come! "
— BIPOC Sci Fi Lab 2020 Participant
Stories From JFMS Students
What our students are saying:
"I loved the support and encouragement I felt when joining every class. When talking about these topics that are usually hard to talk about with other people, I loved seeing the passion everyone had. I definitely learned a lot from being part of this summer intensive and was always truly interested in what we learned every day. I love the work this summer intensive does and believe the information shared here is very valuable for everyone to learn. Thank you for this opportunity of being able to join Nuevas Novelas and for all the support and encouragement received by each and every one of the mentors!"
— Nuevas Novelas 2020 Participant
"I want to say that this was such a pivotal learning experience for me. This lab gave me so many tools for being a screenwriter, but more importantly, made me feel like it was possible. Kimberly and Hilda also modeled real mentorship, and because of them, I know I won't fail. I'm also grateful for having a supportive community grounded in progressive values modeled for me, and to know I have this group of fellows as part of my community as I embark on this work. This experience has made me feel like I can do so much, and has honestly given me a new lease on my passions. The pandemic would have been a really hard time for me, but this fellowship is a big reason I've gotten through. Thank you, so much, from the bottom of my heart."
— BIPOC Sci Fi Lab 2020 Participant