Advocacy: Your voice is needed. Ask U.S. Senators to pass DREAM Act!

Advocacy:  Your voice is needed.  Ask U.S. Senators to pass DREAM Act!

Advocacy and Engagement Email
Please support our
efforts to promote greater engagement of the Latino community
and to continue leadership development.  Si se puede! Su VOTO Es Su Voz!
#GALatinoVote #iamGALEO
August 29, 2017

There are indications that President Trump may end the DACA program.  These are rumors and nothing has been confirmed. When, where and how this will happen is unknown.  However, we do know that Res. Trump has shown to support white supremacists in Charlottesville and also pardoned the Apraio who abused his power and was found to conduct massive racial profiling in Arizona.
The one thing we can do is to work on urging our U.S. Senators to pass the bipartisan and newly introduced DREAM Act.  Please take action today as we continue to chart uncertain territory with the future of the DACA program.
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
GALEO
Call U.S. Senators Perdue and Isakson to support the DREAM Act
The future of DACA is uncertain.  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!
#DefendDACA #DREAMAct
Please continue to oppose the RAISE Act!
Days of Action: Raise Your Voice Against the RAISE Act
CRSA members met with the staff of Senator David Perdue to discuss his co-sponsorship of S. 354, the RAISE Act. This bill aims to cut legal forms of immigration in half over the next ten years. It will do this in multiple ways:
  • Limits refugee arrivals to 50,000 per year.
  • Reduces the number of family-sponsored immigrants allowed, cutting the list of family ties to only include spouses and unmarried children.
  • Ends the diversity visa program, which welcomes 50,000 new Americans annually.
We need you to help convince Senator Perdue to remove his name from co-sponsorship of this anti-welcoming bill!
Call Today: (844) 749-7985

Please take a moment today to call Senator Perdue’s office to ask him to remove his name from this bill. Remind him that you want to keep Georgia, and the United States, as a welcoming place for all refugees and immigrants.

FREE CITIZENSHIP WORKSHOP on
September 16th at the LAA!
GALEO and the Latin American Association, as part of the New Americans Campaign in Atlanta, are hosting a free citizenship workshop September 16th at the Latin American Association, 2750 Buford Hwy Atlanta, GA 30324 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: http://bit.ly/citizenshipday2017
16 de Septiembre en La Asociacion LatinoAmericana
Eres un Residente Legal y quieres aplicar para ser Ciudadano Americano?  GALEO te puede ayudar.  El 16 de Septiembre, vamos a tener un taller para la ciudadania para ayudar llenar tu aplicacion de Ciudadania.  Vamos a estar en La Asociacion LatinoAmericana 2750 Buford Hwy Atlanta, GA 30324 a las  9:30am.  Por favor haga una reserva llamando 1-888-544-2536 o visita: http://bit.ly/CitizenshipDay2017

For future events, please check back regularly at this website:

http://2014old.galeo.org/citizenship2017/

Registration is OPEN
for the Latino Leaders Summit!
1st Annual Latino Leaders Summit
Saturday, September 30, 2017
 
Hosted by HOLAS at Georgia Gwinnett College
Registration is NOW Open!
Please take a look here and register today!
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:

Javier Díaz de León
Consul General of Mexico in Atlanta, GA

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.
Check out these #GALatinoVote videos!

Su VOTO Es Su Voz!

#IamGALEO
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:

Mariela Romero, Univision 34 Atlanta #iamGALEO
Mariela Romero, Univision 34 Atlanta #iamGALEO

https://youtu.be/0y2Ujq3yZuw

See other videos and posts on social media here!

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/

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.

http://2014old.galeo.org/category/jobs/

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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