Advocacy: Join us for the Latino Leaders Summit on Saturday!
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September 25, 2017
There is a lot going on. It is hard to stay on top of things sometimes. YOUR engagement is needed NOW more than ever. With this in mind, you need to have the right skills and leadership abilities, which you can learn, in order to serve our community better. YOU do not want to miss this great opportunity to join us on Saturday at Georgia Gwinnett College for the 1st Annual Latino Leaders Summit, hosted by OLAS & GALEO, to learn new skills and network with other Latino leaders across the state. More info is provided below. Register today because the deadline is tomorrow.
Also, you can start NOW working with us on the 2018 elections. We are working on local elections and registering voters to get out to vote. Please contact harvey@2014old.galeo.org to volunteer for these efforts.
There is a lot going on regarding immigration and you need to stay engaged. Please stay up to date with us on facebook.com/GALEO.orgfor the latest actions and information.
Please join our advocacy efforts by joining our texting campaign. The image to the right is our latest way to engage with our supporters in a timely manner and make our efforts more effective. Please stay engaged by texting the word IMMIGRATION to the short code number 864-237. This will add you to our texting program to ensure we speak up at needed times. Lastly, please consider the GALEO Latino Community Development Fund as you prioritize your annual donations. Please follow the link here: https://galeo.ejoinme.org/MyPages/DonationPage/tabid/127559/Default.aspx
Thank you for your support!
Jerry Gonzalez
Executive Director
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Registration deadline is tomorrow!
1st Annual Latino Leaders Summit
Saturday, September 30, 2017
Hosted by GALEO & OLAS
Location: Georgia Gwinnett College
Registration is still open!
Please take a look here and register today! Don’t miss out!
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Call U.S. Senators Perdue and Isakson to support the DREAM Act
Your voice is needed to help pass the bipartisan DREAM Act. Please call our Georgia U.S. Senators to become sponsors and support the DREAM Act.
For more information on the 2017 DREAM Act, please visit this link.
U.S. Senator David Perdue: (404) 865-0087
Join our advocacy efforts by texting the word IMMIGRATION to 864-237 and you will get these notices by text.
Please spread the word today!
GALEO applauded the Coca-Cola Company for their support of a bipartisan DREAM Act. Other businesses in Georgia need to follow through as well. Please read more here.
#DREAMAct
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Hurricane Relief for Puerto Rico on Sunday
Date: Sunday, October 1, 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Location: Gallery 992, 992 Ralph David Abernathy blvd, Atlanta, Georgia 30310
Notes from organizers: The most-needed supplies include medicine, first-aid kids, drinking water, personal-hygiene and feminine-care products, cots and sleeping bags, diapers and wet wipes, pet food, bug repellent, baby formula, pajamas, sheets, towels and adult diapers. We will have trucks ready to deliver the stuff to the designated locations for the Delta Cargo Plane that will be flying out the next day to Puerto Rico. We will also need large cardboard boxes!!!. I need all the volunteers there by 2:30pm. We will have food and music to lift our spirits so bring your flags… THANK YOU!!!
Please follow the event on facebook for any potential changes. Also, please follow this for more updates and more options of drop-off points for donations:
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Registration is OPEN for our
2017 Hispanic Heritage Month Luncheon
The 2017 Hispanic Heritage Month Luncheon is one of the signature fundraising events for GALEO & the GALEO Latino Community Development Fund.
Date: Friday, October 6th, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Location:
Marriott Atlanta Century Center/Emory Area
2000 Century Boulevard NE, Atlanta, GA, 30345
Keynote Speaker:
Ambassador Gerónimo Gutiérrez Fernández
Ambassador of Mexico to the United States
Book reading by: Former State Senator Sam Zamarripa (also former Chair of GALEO). He will be reading from his literary debut book, “The Spectacle of Let: The Oliet and The Obit”. Special remarks provided by: Karin Lopez Sandiford, Current member of the GALEO Institute for Leadership Class of 2017.
Mistress of Ceremonies: Annie Tejeda, Telemundo Atlanta
More information is available online:
http://2014old.galeo.org/2017-hispanic-heritage-month-luncheon/ |
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FREE CITIZENSHIP WORKSHOP on
October 14th!
The New Americans campaign is hosting a free citizenship workshop October 14th at the Guyanese American Association 1970 Panola Rd, Lithonia, Georgia 30058 at 9am. At this free naturalization workshop, we will be helping green card holders apply for U.S. citizenship. Green card holders will be given one-on-one assistance in completing their application forms and fee waivers, provided with individual legal review by an attorney, and given a clear list of next steps.
To register for the event as a potential applicant – REGISTER HERE:
14 de octubre: Guyanese-American Association
Eres un Residente Legal y quieres aplicar para ser Ciudadano Americano? GALEO te puede ayudar. El 14 de Octubre, vamos a tener un taller para la ciudadania para ayudar llenar tu aplicacion de Ciudadania. Vamos a estar en 1970 Panola Rd, Lithonia, Georgia 30058 9:30am. Por favor haga una reserva llamando 1-888-544-2536 o visita:
For future events, please check back regularly at this website:
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Check out these #GALatinoVote videos!
Su VOTO Es Su Voz! |
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Join us with posting your #iamGALEO pics on social media
GALEO is more than just five letters. GALEO is you. Please post your picture online with the hashtag #IamGALEO on any social media. This will help us demonstrate to legislators that GALEO is supported by people like you! Go ahead and post!
Here is one of the most recent videos:
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Information is POWER!
Resources for Trump Administration IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT Concerns and Fears. Please take a look and share with our IMMIGRANT community members.
We have updated these resources, and we will continue to do so as we know more.
Please share this link widely to alleviate fears, concerns and questions many immigrant community members may have. http://2014old.galeo.org/other-resources/2017-immigrant-community-resources/ |
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Volunteers are needed to register voters at Naturalization ceremonies and for LOCAL ELECTIONS!
Many people will become U.S. citizens this year and will need to register to vote. Volunteers are needed to help us with this initiative. Please volunteer if you can!
Schedule for volunteer opportunities is posted on our website here: http://2014old.galeo.org/join-galeo/volunteer/ Let us know by sending an email to harvey@2014old.galeo.org to confirm your interest and feel free to invite friends too!
There will be training necessary for all volunteers before going to the naturalization ceremonies.
Please send us an email and let us know when you can volunteer! |
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Check out our Job Opportunities section on our website!
Are you looking for a new career or job opportunity? Know someone who is looking for a job? Also, some volunteer positions will be posted here from time to time. Please check this link weekly!
GALEO is also seeking an part-time canvassers! Please email harvey@2014old.galeo.org for details. |
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Join GALEO & become an active member of our network!
Your membership to GALEO supports our work and also allows for you to become part of the GALEO Leadership Council!
GALEO membership is open to anyone who supports our efforts and mission. Please consider becoming a member to help support our efforts in civic engagement and leadership development of the Latino community in Georgia. Through your membership, YOU make a difference and add your voice to ours! Together, we are STRONGER!
Become part of our GALEO Familia by becoming a MEMBER of GALEO. Once you are a member, you may join our GALEO Leadership Council to engage in the many activities we have going on to promote civic engagement and leadership development of the Latino community.
GALEO Membership: http://tinyurl.com/GALEOMembership
Join the GALEO Familia today!
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