Action alert: Senate immigration bill vote Thursday or Friday
ACTION: Call both of your senators TODAY and urge them to vote “YES” on the immigration reform bill, S.744. The final vote is expected to take place today (June 27) or tomorrow (June 28). Call the...
View ArticleSupport U.S. Aid Accountability and Transparency in Haiti
On January 12, 2010, a deadly earthquake hit Haiti causing severe physical, social and economic damage. It resulted in over 230,000 deaths and 2 million people were displaced from their homes. Three...
View ArticleAction Alert: Call the House Today for Immigration Reform
On Wednesday, July 10th, House Republicans will convene a special meeting to determine their position and strategy on immigration reform. Since Republicans make up a majority of the House of...
View ArticleOppose U.S. military action against Syria
Urge your Members of Congress to oppose U.S. military action against Syria. The U.S. government appears to be preparing for a military attack against Syria, in response to last week’s alleged chemical...
View ArticleTake Action to Protect Ricardo Esquivia and other Community Leaders
Send a message to Congress and the U.S. embassy in Colombia. Urge them to speak out against the persecution of Ricardo and other Colombian community leaders. Ricardo Esquivia is a Mennonite peace...
View ArticleAction alert: Sept. 30 immigration webinar
Breaking Fast, Prophetic Voice and Effectiveness of our Advocacy Monday, Sept. 30th, 1pm PDT/4pm EDT (no call Oct. 7) Call in Number 805-399-1000 , Code 104402 Please RSVP for the visual portion of the...
View ArticleMCC Action Alert: Oct. 1 Day of action to oppose the SAFE Act
In coordination with our Interfaith Immigration Coalition partners, the MCC Washington Office has designated October 1 as a national Day of Action to oppose the SAFE Act. Among other negative...
View ArticleMCC Action Alert: Call-in day Oct. 18
Oct. 18 call-in day: Breaking the fast ACTION: Call the House on October 18 and urge them to pass immigration reform now! Call the Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 or find your representative...
View ArticleAction Alert: Nov 4 immigration call
Gratitude in action: From farm to table Monday, Nov. 4, 1pm PST/4pm EST Call in Number 805-399-1000 , Code 104402 Please RSVP for the visual portion of the webinar As we approach Thanksgiving, we...
View ArticleDec 16 immigration call/webinar
Monday, Dec. 16, 4pm EST/1pm PST Due to the holiday schedule, our normal first-Monday webinar schedule changes for December and January. The December 16 webinar will focus on learning from the...
View ArticleAction alert: Jan 13 immigration webinar
- Civil disobedience - Monday, Jan. 13, 4-5:30pm EST/1-2:30pm PST Call-in number 805-399-1000, Code 104402 Please RSVP for the visual portion of the webinar The work to stop family separations and push...
View ArticleAction Alert: Senate amendment harms immigrant families
Action: Send a letter to your senators urging them to vote NO on amendments to remove the Child Tax Credit for millions of immigrant families. Background: This week, the U.S. Senate could vote on its...
View ArticleAction alert: Feb 10 immigration webinar
February 10 interfaith immigration call/webinar The Republican standards and next steps toward immigration reform Monday, Feb. 10, 4:00pm EST/1:00pm PST Call-in number 805-399-1000, Code 104402 Please...
View ArticleAction alert: Stop the deportations
Action: Send a letter to the White House urging President Obama to end deportations. Background: Each day, approximately 1100 immigrants are deported from the U.S. Many of those deported leave...
View ArticleAction alert: April 5 week of action
Action: Join the effort of faith communities across the country the week of April 5th as we urge the Obama administration to end deportations. Click here for resources and to register your action....
View ArticleAction alert: May 5 immigration webinar
What can the Obama administration do for immigrants? Monday, May 5th, 4:00pm EDT/1:00pm PDT Call-in number 805-399-1000, Code 104402 RSVP for the webinar portion Topics will include: Steps the Obama...
View ArticleAction alert – June 2 immigration call: Sharing best practices
Monday, June 2nd, 4:00pm EDT/1:00pm PDT Call-in number 805-399-1000, Code 104402 This conference call is meant to be an interactive forum where local groups can share best practices and learn from one...
View ArticleJune 4th national call-in to support sentencing reform
ACTION ALERT: Call your Senators TODAY. Urge them to support the Smarter Sentencing Act (S. 1410) and to request Senate leadership to bring the bill to the floor for a vote this month! Sample call...
View ArticleACTION ALERT: Urge Congress and the President to treat migrants from Central...
Two steps to respond to the humanitarian crisis faced by Central American children crossing our border: 1. Send a letter to your members of Congress and to President Obama urging them to ensure that...
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