Wednesday, October 4, 2017

News for Amigos de Casa San José: October 4, 2017

Dear Casa San José Amigos,
Welcome back to our weekly message!  Here’s what’s new:

HELP:

  • From Monica: ICE has hit several times in Aliquippa the last few weeks leaving many women and children alone without their head of household, they are in desperate need of financial help (rent, food). If there are any families that can help in any way, please contact Monica at monica@casasanjose.org
ACTION:
  • Come to our Food Sale for Migrant Justice at 5120 Penn Ave this Friday, Oct. 6 as part of the First Friday on Penn Ave. celebration!  Delicious food made by immigrant families will be served, with all proceeds go towards sending DACA youth, families, and allies to protest the border wall and connect with thousands of other migrant justice advocates at the SOA Watch Convergence in Nogales, AZ in November. We'll also be selling beautiful t-shirts which you can also get at our office.
  • From PICC:  Last week the PA House voted to pass HB1095, which would require additional proof of citizenship to obtain public benefits. The Senate version of the bill - SB9 -  is now in the Senate State Government Committee.  HB 1095 & SB 9 are anti-immigrant legislation intended to prevent undocumented immigrants from receiving "public benefits" even though they are already barred from all major public benefit programs in Pennsylvania. They are meant to stigmatize and spread misinformation about immigrants. Other effects of the bill would make it harder for US citizens, especially seniors, the unemployed and the disabled, to get the benefits they are entitled to. Please contact your State Senator (find them here) to tell them to vote NO.  More explanation and talking points are here.
  • It's almost time for the celebration "¡Que Viva Clemente!" (click here to get tickets and more info.)  this Saturday, Oct. 7 from 7-10 pm at Alphabet City on the North Side.  Proceeds go to support our work at Casa San José.  Tickets also available at the door. !Vámonos!
NEWS:  

  • Here's a photo of protestors gathered last week at Sen. Toomey's office to fight for immigrant rights and specifically a permanent law for DACA.

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