| Last week, all current and former FaithAction staff, board members and volunteers held a toast at our Multicultural Thanksgiving Celebration - a toast to relief ( see more great pictures from the packed celebration)! After years of inaction from Congress on meaningful immigration reform, President Obama announced that he would take executive action, like many presidents before him, that would provide immigration relief to nearly 5 million hard working, family and faith oriented immigrants. This means that thousands of "mixed status" immigrant families we've had the priviliege to serve, work with and learn from over the past 18 years will be safe from detention and deportation for up to 3 years. It means that their US citizen children will be able to breathe easier, because mom and dad will be there when they get home from school, and eligible parents will now be able to work and more fully participate in the life of our community. We are happy for these friends and neighbors, even though the relief is temporary and limited, yet there are 7 million other law abiding immigrants who will not qualify for this policy; so we made a promise as well - a promise to work even harder to move our government forward to pass fair and humane immigration reform that creates legal status for ALL of our deserving immigrant friends. In the meantime, we will continue to serve and work alongside our newest immigrant neighbors, educate our larger citizen community on the gifts and challenges of immigration, and bring these two groups together so they can grow in their undestanding, trust and cooperation with one another - turning strangers into neighbors. Peace, The FaithAction Team
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Conversation on Immigration Releif - Dec 7th!
On Sunday, Dec. 7th, FaithAction staff and immigration attorney, Marina Castillo Gomez will provide a brief presentation on the eligibility requirements and timeline for administrative relief. We will help eligible individals and families understand what they can do to prepare, when they can apply, and answer any questions participants might have. The one hour meeting will take place following mass at St. Mary's Catholic Church (812 Duke Street) at 7pm.
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Next FaithAction ID Drive - Dec 12th!
Our final FaithAction ID orientation and drive of the year will take place on Friday, December 12th at Congregational United Church of Christ (400 Radiance Drive). Doors open at 9am, and participants MUST be on time and attend a mandatory orientation at either 10am or 1pm. Participants must also bring an old photo ID (passport, national ID card, etc...) AND proof of address (electricity bill, bank statement, etc...), along with $10 cash. Please remember that FaithAction ID cards expire after one year, so if you card is expired please be sure to attend this ID drive. For more information, please call us at 336-379-0037.
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January Volunteer Training and Classes! Our next FaithAction orientation and volunteer training will take place on Weds, Jan 14th from 6-7pm at FaithAction (705 N. Greene St.). We will provide a brief overview of our mission, programs, and policies, provide a tour of the house, and share upcoming volunteer opportunities. For more information contact Molly Duffy at 336-379-0037, ext 3, or molly@faihouse.org. Meanwhile, our ten-week English class for beginners will start on Monday, Jan 26th from 6-7:30pm. Please RSVP to Alina Herrera at alina@faihouse.org. Our ten-week computer class for beginners will start on Weds, Jan 28th from 6-7:30pm. Please RSVP to Sofia Mosquera at sofia@faihouse.org. All classes will take place at FaithAction International House.
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Get Your FaithAction 2014 Honor Cards Today!
FaithAction Holidy honor cards are now available for a minimum donation of $5. This special design from artist Todd Drake commemorates the recent Greensboro City Council resolution honoring FaithAction for our 18 years of service, education, bridge-building and advocacy work by proclaiming Greensboro as the nation's first "Stranger to Neighbor" city! Cards are available at FaithAction (705 N. Greene Street), as well as across the street at the Sacred Garden book store!
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FaithAction serves thousands of new immigrants each year, while educating and connecting our diverse community across lines of culture and faith - turning strangers into neighbors!
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| Click here to view our Year in Review Slideshow celebrating the work and accomplishments of FaithAction.
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