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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 Congress to Support Displaced People We Promised to Protect
Right now, members of Congress are negotiating the federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year (FY 2025), which begins October 1st. Without decisive action from Congress, key programs and services for displaced people the United States has promised to protect will face dramatic cuts. With the looming November elections creating uncertainty about the office of the president and the composition …
TAKE ACTION: Urge Congress to Heed the Call of Congregations and Faith Communities By Supporting Welcoming Policies
Congregations and people of faith have an important role in advancing pro-immigrant, pro-refugee policies. Join us in taking action to urge your elected officials to pursue legislation and funding rooted in collective concern for people fleeing persecution and violence. Our diverse faith traditions compel us to love our neighbor, accompany the vulnerable, and welcome the sojourner—regardless of place of birth, …
TAKE ACTION: Urge U.S. Officials to Call for an Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza, Support Humanitarian Aid, and Protect Civilian Life
For decades, Palestinians have lived under occupation, facing violence, human rights abuses, systematic violations of international humanitarian law, and denial of their right to self-determination. Now, in the aftermath of the horrendous October 7th Hamas attack against Israel, Gazans have been subjected to one of the most lethal conflicts in the 21st century. As of August 29th, more than 40,535 …
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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.