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Listen
Congregations host listening sessions where neighbors share the issues shaping daily life. Members choose their priorities together at the Community Problems Assembly.
A movement built by community
Faith brings us together. Justice moves us forward.
We are 29 congregations united to address the root causes of injustice in Greenville County—through listening, research, and the power of organized people.
One Greenville. Many faiths. Shared purpose.
Organized people.
Real community power.
Real community power.
Scroll to discover our workGreenville, South Carolina · Since 2022
01 / OUR PURPOSE
Who we are
We believe the people closest to the problem should help shape the solution.
GOAL Justice—Greenville Organized for Accountable Leadership—is a grassroots, interfaith coalition working to address critical community problems at their roots, not only their symptoms.
Our member congregations serve neighbors every day. Together, we go further: listening to people, researching workable solutions, and organizing for accountability from public leaders.
See how our model works02 / HOW CHANGE HAPPENS
Our organizing model.
A proven annual cycle built around the voices, experience, and leadership of our community.
September – November
02
Research
Community research teams meet with experts, examine evidence, and build specific, achievable solutions before sharing their findings at the Rally.
03
Act
At the Nehemiah Action Assembly, organized residents publicly ask decision-makers to commit to solutions—and follow up until progress is made.
LISTENRESEARCHACT↻ YEAR AFTER YEAR
03 / WHAT WE STAND FOR
The issues can't wait.
Four community-identified priorities. One commitment to lasting change in Greenville County.
01 Housing justice
Evictions
Families deserve stability and a fair chance. We advocate for a Greenville County Housing Court and protections that keep eviction records from becoming lifelong barriers.
Ask about this campaign02 Safe streets
Transportation
Safe streets and accessible transit are essential. Our work focuses on pedestrian safety along White Horse Road and better transportation connections for residents.
Ask about this campaign03 Homes for all
Affordable Housing
We organize for sustained local investment, more affordable homes, and policies that protect Greenville families from displacement.
Ask about this campaign04 Care in a crisis
Mental Health
People in crisis should reach real support when they call. We advocate for reliable, continued funding for South Carolina's 988 crisis lifeline.
Ask about this campaign04 / COMMUNITY IMPACTPeople organized.
People organized.
Progress made.
Meaningful change takes sustained community pressure. GOAL Justice reports these results from its housing and mental health advocacy.
Help build what comes next$5M
For affordable housing
Greenville County funding allocated for creating and preserving affordable homes, as reported by GOAL Justice.
~$8M
For the 988 crisis line
Funding gained over two years for South Carolina's mental health crisis hotline, as reported by GOAL Justice.
05 / COME TOGETHER
The next gathering.
Every conversation is an opportunity to build relationships and collective power.
DEC102026 · THU
Proposed gathering · Not yet publicly confirmed
Faith & Justice Community Gathering
A proposed evening for congregation members and Greenville neighbors to connect, reflect on shared concerns, and learn about GOAL Justice's organizing work.
Jubilee Baptist Church, Taylors, SC 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM ET (proposed)
Ask about gatherings Confirm dates and details directly with GOAL Justice before making plans.
06 / THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE WORK
Led with conviction.
Organizers and faith leaders helping Greenville's communities turn their collective voice into action.
MEET THE LEAD ORGANIZERShuntae
Shuntae
Goodjoine.
Lead Organizer
Shuntae Goodjoine serves as GOAL Justice's Lead Organizer, the public contact for the coalition's congregation-led organizing across Greenville County.
Connect with ShuntaeExecutive leadership
Faith-rooted leadership from across the community.
Tri-President
Rev. Dr. Reggie Garrett
Senior Pastor of Historic Jubilee Baptist Church in Taylors.
Tri-President
Lily Wood
Member of the pastoral staff at Pelham Road Baptist Church.
Tri-President
Rabbi Samuel Rose
Rabbi of Temple of Israel in Greenville, ordained in 2012.
Secretary
Nikki Williams
Changing Your Mind Ministries member and Greenville native.
Treasurer
Lane Lewis
Retired technology executive and GOAL affordable housing researcher.
At-Large Member
Rev. Dr. Greg Dover
Pastor of Augusta Heights Baptist Church since 2015.
At-Large Member
Melinda Dukes
Triune Mercy Center member and community justice advocate.
07 / STRONGER TOGETHERMany congregations.
Many congregations.
One shared purpose.
29
member congregations across Greenville County
A selection of faith communities whose logos are displayed on GOAL Justice's existing congregation page.
Emmanuel United Church of Christ
Earle Street Baptist Church
St. Giles Presbyterian Church
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Pelham Road Baptist Church
Lowndes Hill Baptist Church
Long Branch Baptist Church
Jubilee Baptist Church
Holy Cross Episcopal Church
Greenville Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Gethsemane Baptist Church
Eastminster Presbyterian Church
Christ Church Episcopal
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
Augusta Heights Baptist Church
First Baptist Greenville08 / YOUR VOICE MATTERS
Justice is a collective effort.
Whether you're part of a faith community, a neighbor who cares, or someone ready to lend a hand, there is a place for you in the work of building a more accountable Greenville.
Get involved today
Together is howchange begins.
INVEST IN THE FUTURE OF OUR COMMUNITY
The change we make starts together.
Your contribution supports community-led organizing for safer streets, housing security, and access to care in Greenville County.
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Prefer a check? Mail to PO Box 757, Greenville, SC 29602.