Archive for October, 2009
Hear From an Immigrant Facing Deportation
Attend the Archdiocesan program on Comprehensive Immigration Reform on Saturday, November 7th, from 10:00 to 12:00am. The program will feature John Keller, Executive Director of the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota, and you’ll also hear from Sara, an immigrant who’s appealing her deportation, and her family. RSVP to the Archdiocese by November 4th by calling [...]
Help! Make Some Calls to Support Housing
Cosponsors are needed to get $1 Billion for the National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF). Call your representative in Congress as soon as possible and urge him to cosponsor bills providing $1 billion for H.R. 3766, the “Main Street TARP Act,” which was introduced by Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) and so far has six co-sponsors. More [...]
Cardinal McCarrick Brings Catholic Bishops’ Perspective To Senate Hearing On Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, Archbishop Emeritus of Washington, testified in Congress before the Senate Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and Border Security on Comprehensive Immigration Reform. The hearing sought faith-based perspectives on immigration reform. “Our nation requires an immigration system that marries legal immigration with our long-term economic needs, the principle of family unity, and basic [...]
You Can Participate in Two Housing Events
Even with the current emphasis on healthcare, housing and homelessness continue to be critically important issues. There are two upcoming events which are worthy of your notice and possible participation. First, the all-important Wilder Survey, which is conducted every three years to determine the number of homeless families, youth and single adults in Hennepin County. [...]
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Quick links
- Help stop the genocide horror in Darfur... dial 1-800-GENOCIDE (that's 43662433). You'll be connected to the genocide hotline in Washington."
- Play the "Rice Game" at www.freerice.com. For every correct word you choose, 20 grains of rice are sent to hungry people through the United Nations World Food Program.
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