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Pennsylvania Rise and Shine: Updates for our PA Members

February 24, 2025
Happy Friday! We hope you found a moment to unwind over the long weekend. Let's be honest: we know it isn’t always easy to relax—balancing the very real frustrations of this moment while projecting calm and optimism for our children and families can be a challenge. We’re not claiming to have...
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Send a Note to NY Gov. Hochul: Child Care is Important for NY Families!

February 20, 2025
Hey New York parents! Right now, NY legislators and the Governor are looking at their budget priorities for this year. We want to make sure that Gov. Hochul understands that investing in child care is ESSENTIAL to ensure families can stay in New York, our children thrive emotionally and...
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Tell your Members of Congress to pass the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act.

February 12, 2025
This past Sunday, my church’s Spanish service felt eerily quiet. The benches were half-empty. The usual warmth and laughter were replaced with heavy silence. Many families chose to stay home, terrified that ICE would show up and tear them apart. Every parent wants their children to be able to...
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Dile al Congreso que apruebe la Ley de Protección de Ubicaciones Sensibles.

February 12, 2025
Este pasado domingo, el servicio en español de mi iglesia se sintió inquietantemente silencioso. Las bancas estaban a medio llenar. La calidez y las risas de siempre fueron reemplazadas por un pesado silencio. Muchas familias optaron por quedarse en casa, aterrorizadas de que ICE apareciera y las...
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Muslim Heritage Month in January: Celebrating the rich cultural contributions of Muslim Americans

January 31, 2025
Muslim American Heritage month recognizes the many contributions of Muslim Americans in American history up to today. The 2020 United States Religion Census estimates that there are about 4,453,908 Muslim Americans of all ages living in the United States , and in 2017, Islam was reported as the...
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Send a letter to the editor against RFK Jr. as Health and Human Services Secretary!

Send a letter to the editor against RFK Jr. as Health and Human Services Secretary!

January 30, 2025
With the hearings happening this week on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as Secretary of Health and Human Services, we need your help ASAP! Click here to write a quick and easy letter to the editor for your local newspapers. (We’ll give you a draft letter and all the talking points you need!)...
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Dile al Congreso que no permita que Trump perjudique a nuestras familias y economía.

January 28, 2025
En un movimiento ilegal, anoche, el presidente Donald Trump declaró que detendría las subvenciones y los préstamos federales con efecto hoy a las 5 p.m. ET. Los detalles de este memorando aún son algo desconocidos. Los únicos programas que sabemos que no se verán afectados son los pagos de Medicare...
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Know Your Rights: Standing Together Against Fear and Cruelty

January 23, 2025
The first few days of the Trump administration have been tough—and sadly, not unexpected. As we’ve heard his plans for aggressive immigration policies aimed at criminalizing and demonizing immigrants, one thing remains clear: our strength lies in our community. In these challenging times, it’s important to remember: you are not alone. Together, we can stand strong, resilient, and united in defending the dignity and contributions of immigrants in our communities. To help navigate this period of uncertainty, we’ve gathered partner resources to provide you and people in your community with vital information and advocacy tools. Note that these resources are a starting place for information and not legal advice. Please continue to check back as these resources are updated and consult an immigration attorney for specific situations. Explore these materials, share them widely, and remember: knowledge is power, and we’re in this together every step of the way.
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Conoce Tus Derechos: Unidos Contra el Miedo y la Crueldad

January 23, 2025
Los primeros días de la administración Trump han sido difíciles, y lamentablemente, no sorprendentes. Al escuchar sus planes de políticas de inmigración agresivas dirigidas a criminalizar y demonizar a los inmigrantes, una cosa sigue siendo clara: nuestra fuerza radica en nuestra comunidad. En...
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SAFE Infant Feeding Sanitation Kit

Supporting Western North Carolina Families Affected by Hurricane Helene

January 17, 2025
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, many families across affected regions are grappling with challenges that disrupt everyday life, including safely feeding their babies and young children. We were grateful to join the NC Breastfeeding Coalition’s Support & Advocacy for Infant Feeding in...
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