The Center for Empowerment and Justice

05/28/2025

We have Pizza and Free Hepatitis testing going on today! Stop by for a slice and sign for a screening!

05/16/2025

200 S Illinois Avenue
Carbondale Civic Center
Openning Basement at 1 pm for people seeking shelter from tonight's storms.

UPDATE, 5:04 PM, Friday May 16: Good news! We are clear of the worst storms here in Carbondale! The Carbondale Civic Center is now closed as an emergency shelter for the evening, as the severe threat has now passed.

🚨CARBONDALE CITY HALL OPENING BASEMENT AT 1 PM FOR RESIDENTS SEEKING SHELTER FROM SEVERE WEATHER THREATS

Due to the threat of severe weather this afternoon, Carbondale City Hall will open the basement at 1 PM to anyone seeking shelter and will close once the severe weather threat is over.

Scattered strong to severe storms may develop ahead of the main severe weather event. The leading scattered severe storms may develop as early as 1pm-3pm with the main severe weather event timeline predicted to come through Carbondale in the 2-5 PM time range.

● Storms may initially form as individual supercells that would pose a higher risk for strong tornadoes (EF2+) and very large hail (up to baseball size).

● The storms would likely form into a single line of storms posing a higher risk for hurricane force winds and tornadoes.

Be prepared for:

● A few strong/intense or longer-tracked tornadoes are possible.

● These would come either from individual cells or a fast-moving line that may develop.

● A line of intense damaging wind with embedded shorter lived but potentially significant tornadoes.

● The risk is similar across the entire quad-state

What to Do

● Be alert through the day and have multiple ways to receive warnings.

● Have a plan to quickly move to adequate shelter.

05/16/2025

Congratulations Jasper!

Congratulations to our former social work intern, Jasper Futch, who became a newly-minted MSW Saturday! 👏👏👏

05/07/2025

05/03/2025

Clarification: We are not hosting this event. Any questions should be directed to Land of Lincoln Legal Aid!

Land of Lincoln Legal Aid is Offering Free Legal Name Change to residents of Jackson county on July 18th!
You must register for this event
Scan the QR code or follow the link below to register:

tinyurl.com/JacksonNameChange2025

12/06/2024

02/01/2024

Jackson County Public Housing Waitlist Will Be Opening On Monday February 5th at 8:30 am

JCHA Will Only Be Accepting Paper Applications
Applications Can Be Picked Up At 207 N Marion St, Carbondale IL or 300 North 7th St, Murphysboro IL

Applications MUST be submitted to the JCHA Office Located at 300 North 7th St, Murphysboro, IL

JCHA Will Not Accept Your Application if Requested Documents are Not Included at the Time You Submit Your Application.

We Are Able to make Copies and Fax Your Application and Requested Documents if You Are Unable to Submit Your Application in Person.

The Waitlist Will Close on February 29th at 4:30 pm