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Protecting Welcome
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: Urge Your Members of Congress to Fight for Stranded Refugees as Trump Proposes to Expand Afrikaner-Only Resettlement
Miriam’s story: Miriam and her family fled persecution in the Democratic Republic of Congo and lived in a refugee camp for fifteen years as they proceeded through the lengthy U.S. refugee resettlement vetting and screening process. She gave birth in the middle of the process, and was advised by officials that adding her new son to the case would delay …
Urge Congress: No More Dollars for ICE and Border Patrol’s Chaos and Cruelty
This week, Congress is set to start voting on a budget bill that does not boost SNAP, Medicaid, or other programs that help people deal with the affordability crisis. Instead, congressional leadership is pursuing 70+ billion MORE dollars for ICE and Border Patrol’s out-of-control chaos and cruelty. This surge in funds comes with zero reforms or guardrails. These billions would …
TAKE ACTION: Protect Haitians at Risk Following Historic Discharge Petition
This week, the House of Representatives is set to vote on H.R. 1689, a bipartisan bill that would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The bill is being considered because in March, for the first time ever, an immigration-related “discharge petition” successfully reached 218 signatures and forced the chamber to take up …
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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.