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This is a new page under development. Here we will list resources for people needing help with immigration issues as well as offering information to increase understanding of the challenges, the mission of the Church and the responsibilities of Catholics related to social justice. Here are some important links: http://www.ctcatholic.org/Immigration.php - Connecticut Catholic Conference http://usccb.org/mrs/welcome.shtml - US Conference of Catholic Bishops http://www.justiceforimmigrants.org - Catholic Campaign for Immigration Reform http://www.uact4justice.org - United Action Connecticut http://www.oua-adh.org - Office of Urban Affairs, Archdiocese of Hartford United Action of Connecticut traveled to Washington DC to participate in “Realizing the Promise: A Forum on Community Faith and Democracy” on Thursday, December 4th Historic gathering that brought together grassroots leaders, members of the new administration and Congress Members of United Action of Connecticut traveled to Washington DC on Thursday, December 4 to join 2,000 community leaders from across the country at “Realizing the Promise: A Forum on Community, Faith and Democracy.” The forum provided grassroots leaders, everyday people, members of the new administration and Congress with an opportunity to sit down and discuss issues facing our nation and the solutions needed to make America work for all of us. “Realizing the Promise” is an extension of the Heartland Presidential Forum held on December 1, 2007, in which then-Sen. Barack Obama pledged that grassroots leaders would help shape his agenda as president. The forum featured two roundtable discussions moderated by Juan Williams, noted journalist and news analyst for National Public Radio. These roundtables provided a setting for real dialogue between community and faith leaders, members of Congress and representatives of the incoming administration about the issues facing everyday Americans, including the economy, jobs, health care, immigration and the environment. “Realizing the Promise: A Forum on Community, Faith and Democracy” was presented by the Gamaliel Foundation and the Center for Community Change’s Campaign for Community Values. For updates on “Realizing the Promise” and to watch the webcast of the forum, please visit www.realizingthepromise.org.  Gamaliel volunteers  J. Klemundt at Christopher Dodd's office  Over 2000 people participated  Rally for Immigration  Realizing the Promise  Talia Lopez at John Larson's office  Talia Lopez advocating in DC  Talia Lopez at immigration rally  United Action  Valerie Jarrett  Vivian Nowakowski among other participants
Attention Connecticut Groups Working on Immigrant Rights Issues! • Is your group working on initiatives to ensure that immigrants are treated with dignity and respect? • Do you want to share your local success stories and hear more about what other communities in Connecticut have been doing on this important issue? • Have you considered the possibility that joining with other groups with a similar vision can lead to a bigger impact?
Please join us for an initial meeting to get groups from across the state together to share stories and discuss opportunities for broader coalition work on immigrant rights.
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Meriden Public Library (Friends Meeting Rm.)
105 Miller Street
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP by December 10 to Tara Parrish at HART (860) 525-3449. For more information contact Tara Parrish at (860) 525-3449 or
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¡Atención Grupos de Connecticut Que Trabajan con los Asuntos del Derecho del Inmigrante! • ¿Su grupo esta trabajando en tomar iniciativas para asegurarse que los inmigrantes sean tratados con dignidad y respeto? • ¿Quiere usted compartir historias de sus éxitos locales y escuchar como otras comunidades en Connecticut han estado haciendo con en este importante tema? • ¿Alguna vez ha considerado la posibilidad de unirse a otros grupos que tengan el mismo objetivo y que pueda obtener a llegar un gran impacto?
Por favor únase a nosotros para una reunión inicial y conocer grupos de todo el estado para compartir historias y discutir oportunidades para agrandar la coalición que trabaja con los derechos del inmigrante. Sábado, 13 de diciembre, 2008
Meriden Public Library (Friends Meeting Rm.)
(Librería Pública de Meriden)
105 Miller Street
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Se ofrecerán refrigerios. Por favor RESERVE para el 10 de diciembre y comuníquese con Tara Parrish at HART (860) 525-3449. Para mas información comuníquese con Teresa al (860) 525-3449 o
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