Previous Newsletters

News for Amigos de Casa San José: March 26, 2020

Dear Amigos de Casa San José, Welcome back to our email newsletter!  We cannot be more grateful for the expressions of concern and offers of help that have been coming to us from individuals and organizations.  We profoundly wish that everyone stay strong in body, mind, and heart in this crisis. What is Casa San… Continue reading News for Amigos de Casa San José: March 26, 2020

by casasjblog March 26, 2020March 27, 2020

News for amigos de Casa san José: Feb. 26, 2020

Dear amigos de casa San José, Welcome back to our email newsletter! How you can take action: On March 11th at 7pm, the Shut Down Berks campaign will host a webinar for those interested in getting involved – you can get info. and register here.  They recently took a strong new step in advocating for the closure of the detention facility by… Continue reading News for amigos de Casa san José: Feb. 26, 2020

by casasjblog March 9, 2020

News for Amigos de Casa San José: Jan. 15, 2020

We were so pleased to see Casa featured in the Post-Gazette’s #LetsMakeaSEEN feature on Monday! Monica explained our mission eloquently – you can read it here. Casa San Jose is part of a state-wide push to get undercounted populations to be counted in the census. We will be distributing these flyers to our community members,… Continue reading News for Amigos de Casa San José: Jan. 15, 2020

by casasjblog January 16, 2020January 17, 2020

News for Amigos de Casa San José: December 10, 2019

Welcome back to our email newsletter! We are SO grateful to our extremely generous Amigos for supporting us so strongly on #GiveBigPittsburgh! Casa San José got the prize for “Most Raised by Budget” in the mid-sized category, and was #15 overall. We raised $21,548 from 225 wonderful donors. (If you missed the chance, you can… Continue reading News for Amigos de Casa San José: December 10, 2019

by casasjblog January 10, 2020

Please comment on new proposed rule that drastically raises fees for immigration and citizenship

Deadline to comment: Dec 16th, 5 pm. On Nov. 14 the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, or USCIS proposed a new fee schedule for immigration costs. It would drastically raise the fees for adjustment of status, asylum, DACA renewals and naturalization, and eliminate critical fee waivers for vulnerable and low-income immigrants. It also transfers $207… Continue reading Please comment on new proposed rule that drastically raises fees for immigration and citizenship

by casasjblog November 27, 2019

News for Amigos de Casa San José: November 20, 2019

How you can help: Giving Tuesday is coming! GiveBigPittsburgh will happen on Tuesday, December 3. We invite all of our Amigos to unite efforts with us to support our immigrant brothers and sisters through the work we do. All the giving will be online and we will send out a special link on that day… Continue reading News for Amigos de Casa San José: November 20, 2019

by casasjblog November 20, 2019November 25, 2019

News for Amigos de Casa San José: October 22, 2019

Dear Casa San José Amigos, Welcome back to our email newsletter! How to take action: With the fate of DACA now in the hands of the Supreme Court, hundreds of thousands of people could lose their homes, their livelihoods, and their families. It’s time to put an end to this fear and uncertainty and show… Continue reading News for Amigos de Casa San José: October 22, 2019

by casasjblog October 21, 2019

News for Amigos de Casa San José: September 20, 2019

Dear Casa San José Amigos, Welcome back to our email newsletter! How to take action: Register to vote right here! Or get someone else to! The best way towards justice in immigration policy (and all issues) is through the ballot box on all levels: local, state, and federal. This year, October 7 is the last… Continue reading News for Amigos de Casa San José: September 20, 2019

by casasjblog September 21, 2019

News for Amigos de Casa San José: August 29, 2019

Dear Casa San José Amigos, Welcome back to our email newsletter! How to take action: Join our partner Just Harvest to protest a new Trump proposal which would deny food stamps to millions of Americans of food stamps – 16,000 people in Allegheny County – and block many low-income children from getting free school meals. … Continue reading News for Amigos de Casa San José: August 29, 2019

by casasjblog August 30, 2019September 20, 2019

News for Amigos de Casa San José: July 29, 2019

Dear Casa San José Amigos, Welcome back to our email newsletter, which will be taking an August break.  See you in September! How to take action: Latest attack on immigrants, in effect right now: Trump has ordered a vast expansion by DHS of ‘expedited removal,‘ permitting agents to rapidly deport a much larger category of undocumented… Continue reading News for Amigos de Casa San José: July 29, 2019

by casasjblog July 29, 2019July 29, 2019

Attend the Lights for Liberty Vigil, July 12, 7:30 pm, Schenley Plaza

Please attend the Lights for Liberty Vigil being held in Pittsburgh this Friday, July 12, at 7:30 pm at Schenley Plaza in Oakland.  We join over 580 locations and outraged people from around the country and the world to shine a light on the horrific abuses of the Trump administration in human detention camps.  Please also notify… Continue reading Attend the Lights for Liberty Vigil, July 12, 7:30 pm, Schenley Plaza

by casasjblog July 9, 2019

News for Amigos de Casa San José: June 29, 2019

Dear Casa San José Amigos, Welcome back to our email newsletter! How to take action: There is a lot happening now, especially around detention camps and ICE roundups, so this is longer than usual: Call or write your legislators. Sen.Toomey (412.803.3501) email Sen. Casey (412.803.7370) email Your Congressperson (find them here) and tell them, as their… Continue reading News for Amigos de Casa San José: June 29, 2019

by casasjblog June 29, 2019June 29, 2019

News for Amigos de Casa San José: June 16, 2019

Dear Casa San José Amigos, Welcome back to our email newsletter! How to take action: Our 3rd Zona de Respaldo door-knocking will happen in Beechview on Saturday, June 22, and we really need allies to show up.  As a canvasser, you will create a safer neighborhood for Latinxs by knocking on doors in pairs, educating residents… Continue reading News for Amigos de Casa San José: June 16, 2019

by casasjblog June 15, 2019July 3, 2019

News for Amigos de Casa San José: June 1, 2019

Dear Casa San José Amigos, Welcome back to our email newsletter! How to take action: Last chance to participate!  Our 3rd Community Resistance Zone Canvass will happen in Beechview on June 22.  As a canvasser, you’ll knock on doors in pairs with a Spanish speaker, educating Latino residents on how to safely respond to ICE, and… Continue reading News for Amigos de Casa San José: June 1, 2019

by casasjblog June 1, 2019

News for Amigos de Casa San José: May 18, 2019

Dear Casa San José Amigos, Welcome back to our email newsletter! How you can help: Our Fiesta del Sol fundraiser is coming up soon – please join us! We’ll have traditional foods from all over Latin America, inspiring music and traditional dancing, a silent auction and much more!   Buy your ticket here. You can also… Continue reading News for Amigos de Casa San José: May 18, 2019

by casasjblog May 18, 2019May 18, 2019

Join us on June 28th for our Annual Fiesta Del Sol!

Last year, we joined our brothers and sisters all over Latin America in observance and celebration of Inti Raymi, a traditional festival and ceremony in honor of the sun and the abundance it brings to our lives. This year, Casa San José is hosting our second annual Fiesta Del Sol, in celebration of our community’s light and in… Continue reading Join us on June 28th for our Annual Fiesta Del Sol!

by casasjblog May 10, 2019

News for Amigos de Casa San José: April 22, 2019

Dear Casa San José Amigos, Welcome back to our email newsletter! How to take action: Call on Governor Wolf (717-787-2500 or on social media) to #ShutDownBerks and end family detention.  The Shut Down Berks Coalition is sponsoring a call in day on Wednesday, April 24, and our partner PICC has offered these talking points: The Berks… Continue reading News for Amigos de Casa San José: April 22, 2019

by casasjblog April 22, 2019April 22, 2019

Volunteers needed for our 2nd Doorknocking Campaign

Dear Amigos de Casa San José, This is a quick note to let you know about our 2nd Doorknocking Campaign to take place in East Liberty, following the great success of our first one that took place last Saturday in Beechview.  We had enthusiastic feedback from our volunteers about the experience, and more than 100… Continue reading Volunteers needed for our 2nd Doorknocking Campaign

by casasjblog April 5, 2019

News for Amigos de Casa San José: March 28, 2019

Dear Casa San José Amigos, Welcome back to our email newsletter! How to take action: Tell Congress to support the Dream and Promise Act of 2019!  On March 12, this bill was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.  It provides permanent protections and a pathway to U.S. citizenship for Dreamers and people with Deferred Action… Continue reading News for Amigos de Casa San José: March 28, 2019

by casasjblog March 29, 2019

News for Amigos de Casa San José: March 8, 2019

Dear Casa San José Amigos, Welcome back to our email newsletter! How to take action: We are very excited about our Door-Knocking Campaign in Beechview on March 30th and in East Liberty on April 20th. We are still recruiting volunteers to help us with a goal to get 100 people to do outreach in these… Continue reading News for Amigos de Casa San José: March 8, 2019

by casasjblog March 8, 2019

News for Amigos de Casa San José: Feb. 21, 2019

Dear Casa San José Amigos, Welcome back to our email newsletter! How to take action: Call our Senators Casey and Toomey to say you do not support a fake national emergency to fund a wasteful border wall.  (Find their contact info. here.)  The Senate may soon cast crucial votes to override Trump’s declaration when this resolution… Continue reading News for Amigos de Casa San José: Feb. 21, 2019

by casasjblog February 22, 2019

News for Amigos de Casa San José: Feb. 4, 2019

Dear Casa San José Amigos, Welcome back to our email newsletter! How to take action: Call on Congress to Defund Hate! We are joining our partners LCLAA and Bend the Arc in asking our Amigos to call their members of Congress and send the message that Pittsburgh loves all its neighbors.  Find more information on… Continue reading News for Amigos de Casa San José: Feb. 4, 2019

by casasjblog February 4, 2019

Opportunities to volunteer at the border

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

by casasjblog January 23, 2019

News for Amigos de Casa San José: Jan. 13, 2019

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

by casasjblog January 14, 2019January 16, 2019

News for Amigos de Casa San José: Jan. 2, 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

by casasjblog January 2, 2019

News for Amigos de Casa San José: Dec 18, 2018

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

by casasjblog December 18, 2018

News for Amigos de Casa San José: Dec. 1, 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

by casasjblog December 1, 2018December 1, 2018

Action Alert for Amigos de Casa San Jose: Tell the Dept. of Homeland Security not to change the “public charge” rule! (Dec. 10 deadline.)

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.)

by casasjblog November 28, 2018

Please give to Casa San José on #GiveBigPittsburgh today, Nov. 27

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

by casasjblog November 27, 2018November 27, 2018

News for Amigos de Casa San José: Nov. 21, 2018

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

by casasjblog November 26, 2018

Casa San Jose Holiday Hours

by casasjblog November 19, 2018

Election Action Alert for Our Amigos for Tuesday, Nov. 6

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

by casasjblog November 4, 2018November 4, 2018

We’re Hiring!

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!

by casasjblog November 2, 2018November 2, 2018

News for Amigos de Casa San José: October 22, 2018

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

by casasjblog October 31, 2018

Action alert for Amigos de Casa San José: Oct. 11, 2018: please protest the Public Charge Rule change

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

by casasjblog October 10, 2018October 11, 2018

News for Amigos de Casa San José, Oct. 4, 2018

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

by casasjblog October 4, 2018

Action alert for Amigos de Casa San José

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

by casasjblog September 11, 2018

“New Social Justice fund to combat racial, economic inequity”

“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”

by casasjblog September 2, 2018

News for Amigos de Casa San José: August 31, 2018

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

by casasjblog September 1, 2018September 1, 2018

Casa San Jose Amigos T-Shirts!

Exclusive AMIGO Shirts 🙂

by casasjblog August 21, 2018August 21, 2018

News for Amigos de Casa San José: Aug. 16, 2018

Dear Casa San José Amigos, Welcome back to our email newsletter! Help: Don’t forget to come to our lunch sale for immigrant justice every Friday afternoon 11 am – 2 pm at 5120 Penn Ave.  Tomorrow, Friday the 17th:  Pozole, Empanadas & Chilaquiles! Also artwork by our youth.  All proceeds go to sending immigrant families, youth, DACA… Continue reading News for Amigos de Casa San José: Aug. 16, 2018

by casasjblog August 16, 2018August 20, 2018

News for Amigos de Casa San José: Aug. 1, 2018

Dear Casa San José Amigos, Welcome back to our email newsletter! Help: Join us for a celebration party on Aug. 3 during First Friday on Penn Ave., 7 pm – midnight, 5120 Penn Avenue!  Dinner all night with homemade food downstairs; and upstairs a dance floor, drink bar, and live performances by the Afro Yaqui… Continue reading News for Amigos de Casa San José: Aug. 1, 2018

by casasjblog August 2, 2018

News for Amigos de Casa San José: July 20, 2018

Dear Casa San José Amigos, Welcome back to our email newsletter! Help: Every Friday from 11 am – 2 pm, we’ll be having a Lunch Sale for Immigrant Justice at 5120 Penn Ave. All food is made by local immigrant families and our very own youth, and vegetarian options, drinks, food and art will be… Continue reading News for Amigos de Casa San José: July 20, 2018

by casasjblog July 20, 2018July 25, 2018

News for Amigos de Casa San José: June 28, 2018

Dear Casa San José Amigos, Welcome back to our email newsletter! Help: Pressley Ridge, which has been caring for children since 1832, is a foster care agency. Because there has recently been an increase in their Spanish-only speaking youth, they are in need of Spanish-speaking homes and families to care for them. If you might be willing to consider… Continue reading News for Amigos de Casa San José: June 28, 2018

by casasjblog June 29, 2018July 17, 2018

“Protesters mass outside Pittsburgh ICE HQ to decry Trump immigration policy”

“The rally, which led to a temporary closure of the Hot Metal Bridge, was organized by local immigrants’ rights advocates at Casa San Jose, the Thomas Merton Center, Pittsburgh United, and the Pittsburgh Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, as well as the Pennsylvania Interfaith Impact Network. Monica Ruiz, a community organizer with Casa San Jose,… Continue reading “Protesters mass outside Pittsburgh ICE HQ to decry Trump immigration policy”

by casasjblog June 26, 2018

“Immigration protest blocks Hot Metal Bridge intersection on Pittsburgh’s South Side” Interview with Monica on Channel 4 Action News today.

“It shouldn’t have taken little kids crying in cages for kids to wake up and realize that this is happening on a daily basis, so separation — whether it’s at the border or at someone’s house at 6 o’clock in the morning, while their father’s being taken from their arms — is not acceptable,” said… Continue reading “Immigration protest blocks Hot Metal Bridge intersection on Pittsburgh’s South Side” Interview with Monica on Channel 4 Action News today.

by casasjblog June 26, 2018

“Fate of 50 immigrant children in Pittsburgh area remains uncertain”

“Their parents obviously aren’t in Pennsylvania, so I don’t know how they’re going to get where their parents are,” said Monica Ruiz, a Latino community organizer with Casa San Jose in Pittsburgh’s South Hills. “Holy Family isn’t a bad place. But these kids are still not with their families,” Ruiz said. “The kids should be… Continue reading “Fate of 50 immigrant children in Pittsburgh area remains uncertain”

by casasjblog June 23, 2018

Local Groups Helping Immigrant Families Separated At Border, KDKA interview with Sister Janice

Casa San Jose executive director Sister Janice Vanderneck shared the services local advocates are providing to immigrant children separated from their families amidst the Trump Administration’s “zero tolerance” immigration policy. President Trump signed an executive order ending this policy today.  Listen to it here.

by casasjblog June 21, 2018June 21, 2018

“Local advocates trying to help those caught up in zero tolerance immigration policy”

“Pittsburgh-area faith leaders and other advocates for immigrants are ramping up efforts on behalf of immigrant families separated at the U.S.-Mexico border under the Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” policy toward illegal immigration.” “’If I had my druthers, churches would be having prayer vigils all over the place,’ said Sister Janice Vanderneck, executive director of Casa San… Continue reading “Local advocates trying to help those caught up in zero tolerance immigration policy”

by casasjblog June 20, 2018June 20, 2018

News for Amigos de Casa San José: June 15, 2018

Dear Casa San José Amigos, Welcome back to our email newsletter! Help: We need a few volunteers to help with a “Build-a-Bike” event for 10 of our youth ages 8-10 on Thursday, June 21 at Heinz Field.  We need 2 people to accompany the kids on the bus as well as help out at the… Continue reading News for Amigos de Casa San José: June 15, 2018

by casasjblog June 18, 2018

“Casa San Jose Rapid Response Team helps to enable those arrested by ICE to obtain due process”

In his blog, Pittsburgh Legal Back Talk, Pittsburgh attorney Cliff Tuttle “has published an interview with Jarrod West of Casa San Jose about the lawyers’ volunteer program organized by Casa San Jose to assist persons arrested by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement — ICE — in gaining due process.”  Read it here!

by casasjblog June 11, 2018

News for Amigos de Casa San José: May 19, 2018

Dear Casa San José Amigos, Welcome back to our email newsletter! Help: Are you ever available on a Saturday from 12 – 2 p.m.?  Starting now and throughout the summer, we need a few volunteers each Saturday (you could sign up for one day or several.)  There are 2 activities:  one is to help supervise… Continue reading News for Amigos de Casa San José: May 19, 2018

by casasjblog May 20, 2018May 20, 2018

News for Amigos de Casa San José: May 7, 2018

Dear Casa San José Amigos, Welcome back to our email newsletter! Help: On Saturday, May 12, we need volunteers to hand out literature at the Casa table at the Refugee & Immigrant Health and Wellness Fair at the Kingsley Association, one from 11 – 12:30 and another from 12:30 – 2.  Please email Sister Valerie… Continue reading News for Amigos de Casa San José: May 7, 2018

by casasjblog May 7, 2018

Undocumented: A Pittsburgh family lives in uncertainty

“This is the story of one Pittsburgh family.  The parents are undocumented immigrants. Two children are citizens. And one could have been a DACA recipient but is not.  He’s been talking over his options with a youth worker at the Pittsburgh-based Latino outreach center Casa San Jose…” The rest of this story, by Tracie Mauriello, published… Continue reading Undocumented: A Pittsburgh family lives in uncertainty

by casasjblog May 7, 2018May 7, 2018

News for Amigos de Casa San José: April 20, 2018

Dear Casa San José Amigos, Welcome back to our email newsletter! Help: The May 5 Cinco de Mayo festival at Las Palmas will be fantástico!  We need volunteers to help at children’s area for crafts and painting – and then stay for the food and music. Or just come for the food and music!  To… Continue reading News for Amigos de Casa San José: April 20, 2018

by casasjblog April 21, 2018April 21, 2018

News for Amigos de Casa San José: April 10, 2018

Dear Casa San José Amigos, Welcome back to our email newsletter! Help: Volunteers are needed on Saturday, April 28 to help with an event sponsored by the Mexican Consulate to get passports and other vital documents to local residents who are Mexican citizens. Location is the gym behind Central Catholic High School which is at 4720 Fifth Ave. in… Continue reading News for Amigos de Casa San José: April 10, 2018

by casasjblog April 10, 2018April 10, 2018

News for Amigos de Casa San José: March 27, 2018

Dear Casa San José Amigos, Welcome back to our email newsletter, y a la primavera! Help:  Tickets are now ready (click here!) for our upcoming “Fiesta del Sol” will take place on May 5th, 2018 at the Frick Fine Arts Building in Oakland. Come get a taste of the best Latin American food, music and dance, view a… Continue reading News for Amigos de Casa San José: March 27, 2018

by casasjblog March 27, 2018March 27, 2018

News for Amigos de Casa San José: March 13, 2018

Dear Casa San José Amigos, Welcome back to our email newsletter!  Again, lots to communicate: Help:  We are very excited about our upcoming fundraising event! “Fiesta del Sol” will take place on May 5th, 2018 at the Frick Fine Arts Building in Oakland. Its theme is getting to know Latin Americans and their contribution to our community. You’ll… Continue reading News for Amigos de Casa San José: March 13, 2018

by casasjblog March 13, 2018March 13, 2018

News for Amigos de Casa San José: Feb. 24, 2018

Dear Casa San José Amigos, Welcome back to our email newsletter.  We have a lot to communicate this week! Help:  Join Casa’s Rapid Response team by attending a Legal Observer Training, offered by the ACLU, on Sunday, March 18th, from 10am to noon at our office, 2116 Broadway Ave. in the Beechview neighborhood.  You’ll learn how… Continue reading News for Amigos de Casa San José: Feb. 24, 2018

by casasjblog February 23, 2018February 24, 2018

News for Amigos de Casa San José: Feb. 10

Dear Casa San José Amigos, Welcome back to our email newsletter! It now has a new location on our website, which we hope you will visit often. Help:  On February 25, we need folks to help with games for children and with filling out deportation defense packets at a church fair in Erie. The event… Continue reading News for Amigos de Casa San José: Feb. 10

by casasjblog February 10, 2018

Pittsburgh’s Latino community uninspired by president’s address

From a small storefront office in a city built by immigrants in a state that voted for Donald Trump, voices of dissent rang out in English and Spanish as the president delivered his first State of the Union speech Tuesday. The first boos began the moment Donald Trump’s face appeared on the wall, projected there… Continue reading Pittsburgh’s Latino community uninspired by president’s address

by casasjblog February 1, 2018

Pittsburgh Jewish activists join immigrant groups in calling for path to citizenship for Dreamers

On Jan. 30, about 50 people gathered to protest in front of Pittsburgh’s U.S. Immigrant and Customs Enforcement office, on the South Side. The group was made up of members of Bend the Arc Pittsburgh, a progressive Jewish organization, as well as local Latino-advocacy groups Casa San José and the Labor Council for Latin American… Continue reading Pittsburgh Jewish activists join immigrant groups in calling for path to citizenship for Dreamers

by casasjblog February 1, 2018

News for Amigos de Casa San José: Jan. 26, 2018

Dear Casa San José Amigos, Welcome back to our email newsletter!  It now has a new location on our website, which we hope you will visit often. HELP:  Please like us: Jeimy has been working hard on getting our social media presence up to date, and now we can send news and be contacted not… Continue reading News for Amigos de Casa San José: Jan. 26, 2018

by casasjblog January 26, 2018March 27, 2018

Casa San Jose receives Coro Pittsburgh’s 2018 Martin Luther King Jr. Organizational​ Leadership Award

Coro Pittsburgh’s 2018 Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Awards recognizes innovative thinkers from across the region who are carrying on King’s legacy of the work of social, racial and economic justice. Read the full article here:

by casasjblog January 22, 2018

Beechview’s Casa San Jose provides legal help after judge allows DACA program to temporarily stay

Casa San Jose held a three-hour workshop Saturday to help Dreamers take advantage of the grace period provided by U.S. District Court Judge William Alsup’s Jan. 9 ruling. Two immigration attorneys were available to help with renewal applications and a third attorney was on hand to advise the immigrants on related issues. Monica Ruiz, a community organizer… Continue reading Beechview’s Casa San Jose provides legal help after judge allows DACA program to temporarily stay

by casasjblog January 22, 2018

CASA MOVIE



by casasjblog January 11, 2018August 14, 2018

Official Statement from Casa San José on Temporary Protected Status for 200,000 El Salvadorans

Today, the Department of Homeland Security announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for roughly 200,000 El Salvadorans with strong and deep ties to the United States. According to research at the Center for Migration Studies, 88 percent of Salvadoran TPS beneficiaries work, large numbers are homeowners, they have 192,700 US citizen children, and… Continue reading Official Statement from Casa San José on Temporary Protected Status for 200,000 El Salvadorans

by casasjblog January 8, 2018

Casa San Jose Focus on Education in Pittsburgh City Paper

An article published in last week’s Pittsburgh City Paper highlighted the alarming inadequacy of education for Black and Latino students in the Pennsylvania school system. Casa San Jose’s own Jeimy Sanchez-Ruiz explained some of the difficulties facing Latino immigrant students and their families, “Most of these kids have never had real schooling. The kids that I work with… Continue reading Casa San Jose Focus on Education in Pittsburgh City Paper

by casasjblog November 20, 2017November 26, 2017