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We all know the desperate conditions and challenges immigrants face at our border, and we know that some of our Amigos have already traveled down to the border or are planning on going soon.  If you would like to join the effort, Mary Nell Cummings, a volunteer member of Casa's Emergency Response Team, and a Pittsburgh… Continue reading Opportunities to volunteer at the border

Dear Casa San José Amigos, Welcome back to our email newsletter! How to take action: Would you like to do more for families affected by ICE?   Casa San José's Rapid Response Team stands ready to assist whenever a community member is detained by ICE. But, along with the very important work that our volunteer attorneys… Continue reading News for Amigos de Casa San José: Jan. 13, 2019

Dear Casa San José Amigos, Welcome back to our email newsletter! Just a few things this week, now that Christmas is behind us and a New Year ahead. First, many, many thanks to all our generous donors and volunteers this year!  For instance, our latest fundraiser established an Immigrant Family Legal Fund, to provide legal assistance to… Continue reading News for Amigos de Casa San José: Jan. 2, 2019

Dear Casa San José Amigos, Welcome back to our email newsletter! How to take action:  SAY NO TO THE WALL!  The US Congress is now debating last-minute budget negotiations as Trump threatens a shutdown.  We back FIRM's action and recent statement: Please contact your Members of Congress to say NO to any increases in funding for the… Continue reading News for Amigos de Casa San José: Dec 18, 2018

Dear Casa San José Amigos, Welcome back to our email newsletter! To all of the people who donated or shared our #GivingTuesdayPittsburgh page: thank you so much for believing in us. Our original goal was to raise $10,000. We have raised almost $12,000!!  We won the Give Big Pittsburgh prize for the organization that raised the… Continue reading News for Amigos de Casa San José: Dec. 1, 2018

There is still a short time to protest the new Public Charge Rule, with the devastating changes proposed by the Department of Homeland Security.  This rule change will penalize immigrants for using the few benefits that are available to them or their (often American citizen) children, denying them any future eligibility for US citizenship.  Just the possibility of its… Continue reading Action Alert for Amigos de Casa San Jose: Tell the Dept. of Homeland Security not to change the “public charge” rule! (Dec. 10 deadline.)

Give Big Pittsburgh, or #GivingTuesday, is happening today, Tuesday, Nov. 27th. It’s the online giving day hosted by the Pittsburgh Magazine in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Foundation.  You can give to Casa San José here.  This will enable us to continue our work, expand our reach, and honor our communities. The First 20 people who donate $30 or more… Continue reading Please give to Casa San José on #GiveBigPittsburgh today, Nov. 27

Dear Casa San José Amigos, Welcome back to our email newsletter! How to take action: There is still a short time to protest the new Public Charge Rule, with the devastating changes proposed by the Department of Homeland Security.  This rule change will penalize immigrants for using the few benefits that are available to them or their (often American… Continue reading News for Amigos de Casa San José: Nov. 21, 2018

This coming Tuesday, Nov. 6, we will be electing our governor, lieutenant governor, and federal and state representatives, as well as several ballot questions.  This election is absolutely crucial to the future of immigrants in our country, as well as many, many other vital issues. In the name of all of us at Casa San José,… Continue reading Election Action Alert for Our Amigos for Tuesday, Nov. 6