January 10, 2012 Contact: Bob Libal, Grassroots Leadership, blibal@grassrootsleadership.org, (512) 971-0487 Kirsten Bokenkamp, ACLU of Texas, kbokenkamp@aclutx.org, (713) 942-8146 X 109 Michelle Brané, Women's Refugee Commission, MichelleB@wrcommission.org, (646) … [Read more...] about Press Release: Groups Demand that ICE Prioritize Release and Alternatives for Detaining Immigrant Families
Immigrants
November 30: Cross-community Conversation in Astoria, Queens
Join members of Astoria’s immigrant communities (both new and long-established), and others in the neighborhood, for a discussion of life in Astoria over the past ten years. Share your hopes and concerns about the future. Immigrants have come, and continue to arrive, from … [Read more...] about November 30: Cross-community Conversation in Astoria, Queens
Neighborhood Leadership Institutes
The Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs and The New York Community Trust, in partnership with Citizens Committee for New York City, are offering free skill-building workshops for emerging immigrant leaders. The workshops will cover navigating city government, the fundamentals of … [Read more...] about Neighborhood Leadership Institutes
Know Your Rights and Responsibilities Forums
Overview: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities Forums are a vital component of One NYC One Nation, a joint partnership between the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, The New York Community Trust, and One Nation. One NYC One Nation provides tools to better access city … [Read more...] about Know Your Rights and Responsibilities Forums