Activism

Keep Orfilia’s Family Together; stop her imminent deportation

Orfilia and her two sons

Vigil for Immigrant Justice

This year to celebrate Mother’s Day, help keep one mother with her children, including a US
citizen minor son.

· Keep Orfilia’s Family Together; stop her imminent deportation
· Support victims of a recent ICE raid in Greensboro, terrorizing at least 40 families
· Stand together against Secure Communities and other programs harming our immigrant
   neighbors

Tuesday, May 15
6:30-8pm
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
2205 W. Market St. Greensboro, NC 27403

Raleigh today

First in North Carolina,
Foreclosure Home Defense Occupation!

 Occupy Greensboro joins Occupy Raleigh to reclaim an evicted family’s  foreclosed home

APRIL 9, 9 AM 2633 Pebble Meadow Lane
Raleigh, NC 27610

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First in North Carolina,
Foreclosure Home Defense Occupation!

 Occupy Greensboro joins Occupy Raleigh to reclaim an evicted family’s  foreclosed home

APRIL 9, 9 AM 2633 Pebble Meadow Lane
Raleigh, NC 27610

KC Peace Mediation12-2011

AFSC KC Program Coordinator, Ira Harritt gave keynote address at the 26th annual Kansas City World Peace Mediation on December 31, 2011

Over 100 area residents young and old attended the 2011 Kansas City World Peace Mediation event arriving at 5:30am. Activities included prayers for peace made by leaders of fifteen faith traditions; the awarding of the annual Boddhi Satva Award to Rev. Sam Mann; musical performances; and a keynote address on peace.

Jordan Garcia gives a presentation

Jordan Garcia facilitates a discussion on immigration.

Jordan Garcia, Immigrant Ally Organizing Director with AFSC in Colorado, recently talked about his life and work with Jon Krieg of AFSC’s Central Regional Office. Below is an excerpt. See further below for the link to the full interview.

Jon Krieg: You mentioned earlier your work on behalf of transgendered people. Can you speak about your own experience and how that might impact your perspective and thoughts on working as an ally for immigrants?