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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

Community Organizer Casa San Jose, an outreach of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden The community organizer is responsible for developing opportunities for the Latino community of Pittsburgh to will garnering support and advocacy for Latino individuals and families in the community.   Essential Duties include (but not limited to): Advocate for the Pittsburgh… Continue reading We’re Hiring!

Dear Casa San José Amigos, Welcome back to our email newsletter! How to take action: *Help counteract the false and corrosive narrative that is being spread about "sanctuary" cities and policies:  as the election approaches, we are seeing more political ads, conservative TV shows and misleading rhetoric saying that "sanctuary" policies and localities are illegal, cause… Continue reading News for Amigos de Casa San José: October 22, 2018

Dear Amigos - we have some time-sensitive information so we're sending this out earlier than usual: Action: The new Public Charge Rule, with the devastating changes proposed by the Department of Homeland Security, has been posted, and is open for public comment starting yesterday, and available for only 60 days.  This rule change will penalize immigrants for using… Continue reading Action alert for Amigos de Casa San José: Oct. 11, 2018: please protest the Public Charge Rule change

Dear Casa San José Amigos, Welcome back to our email newsletter! Action: With all the news oxygen being taken up by the Supreme Court nomination, the situation regarding immigrants is not getting much attention.  Here is one we should know about: "The government is moving migrant children to a Texas Tent City," (Caitlin Dickerson, New York… Continue reading News for Amigos de Casa San José, Oct. 4, 2018

Dear Amigos, We need a few people to represent Casa and greet people and/or do voter registration this Saturday the 15th at Latino Day at Kennywood from 10-12 or from 12-2.  It comes with a free ticket for the day!  If you are interested, please contact roye.werner@gmail.com ASAP. Indicate the shift you can do, and whether you're interested in registering voters,… Continue reading Action alert for Amigos de Casa San José

"A new fund to boost support for social justice activists and advocates working in Pittsburgh has been launched at The Pittsburgh Foundation and has made eight grants totaling $158,000 to local organizations. The goal of the fund is to reduce barriers to funding, increase engagement and influence of community members and challenge systems that perpetuate… Continue reading “New Social Justice fund to combat racial, economic inequity”

Dear Casa San José Amigos, Welcome back to our email newsletter! Action: Voting is super-important and the election is soon!!  One of the most important ways to be an ally to our community is to support the election of candidates that care about immigrants and immigration policy on all levels: local, state and federal.  Up… Continue reading News for Amigos de Casa San José: August 31, 2018

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