Kate has passed along this notice from Mano a Mano about the Supreme Court hearing on the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) program. From Mano a Mano– On Tuesday, …
Stories Beyond Borders: A Film Event
The Waukegan Public Library is hosting “Stories Beyond Borders,” a film event about immigration issues. The film showing takes place on Saturday, December 7, 2019, 2:00-4:00pm. Kate is planning to …
MCC Immigration Law Training
Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) is offering an intensive five-day training in collaboration with World Relief for individuals to learn about all areas of immigration law and practice, focusing on topics …
What Does it Mean to be Poor?
Our church is taking the lead in co-sponsoring a Congolese refugee family. Volunteers of various backgrounds, united by a spirit of service, are helping the family settle into a new …
Learning the Ropes
“Resettling” is not easy for refugees, even when local groups elect to support them with various kinds of assistance. But it sure beats living in a refugee camp for 17 …
The Specter That Looms for Many
Finally I had the chance to ask the immigration lawyer, “What can I do to help?” His answer: “Tell their story.” He wants me to spread this information as an …
Build Bridges, Not Walls
Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) is mounting an effort to convince our political representatives that the faith community will continue to defend the rights and well-being of immigrants and refugees. Members …