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Church World Service works alongside our supporters to make sure Congress and the White House do what’s right. Without you, real change isn’t possible. Through your calls to action, we make a difference for those who need it most and ensure we live up to our promise as a nation.
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Please reach out to our Community & Volunteer Engagement Program Officer, Jenna Dobyns to learn more about our work and learn how you can join in on refugee and immigrant advocacy work in the Dallas area.
TAKE ACTION: Tell Your State Lawmakers – Do Not Let Refugees & Other Newcomers Go Hungry as Federal SNAP Cuts Take Effect
Across the U.S., refugees and other newcomers seeking safety from violence and persecution are losing access to basic food assistance as Congress’s so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) takes effect. Nationwide, more than 22 million families are at risk of losing their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits as states face requirements to implement various changes that undermine the …
TELL CONGRESS: Stop Lawless Immigration Enforcement; We Must Pass Guardrails on ICE and CBP Abuses
Today, Congress and the White House are debating new funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The pressure is on: as of February 13, DHS is shut down. It is up to us to ensure that guardrails are included in any revised spending bill that curb abuses by ICE and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). These guardrails must include: …
TAKE ACTION: Urge Your Members of Congress to Support the GRACE Act to Protect and Strengthen the Refugee Program
Tens of thousands of refugees who had already been approved for resettlement in the U.S. are stranded overseas in dangerous conditions in the wake of President Trump’s indefinite refugee ban. At the same time, the Trump administration is subjecting refugees living in U.S. communities to an onslaught of attacks. With refugee admissions still indefinitely suspended, the administration says it plans …
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Refugee Council USA
RCUSA promotes efforts to protect and welcome refugees, asylees, asylum-seekers, and other forcibly displaced populations.
RCUSA is a diverse coalition advocating for just and humane laws and policies, and the promotion of dialogue and communication among government, civil society, and those who need protection and welcome.