In response to a “zero tolerance policy” rule at the border that is separating families, Hope CommUnity Center stands fervently against the continuous criminalization of immigrant people and people of color. Families belong together and no child should be separated from their family. There has never been a better time than right now to stand against racism [...]
Judge John D. Bates of Federal District Court for the District of Columbia ruled that the Trump administration has 90 days to explain the "arbitrary and capricious" ending of DACA. If they cannot, “DHS must accept and process new as well as renewal DACA applications.” Story 1. Story 2. Though this is a victory, Hope [...]
Congratulations to the Marinez Family. Originally from the Dominican Republic, they became U.S Citizens on July 17th. In the month of July, Hope's Citizenship program had a total of 7 new U.S Citizens. Congratulations to all of you! Felicitaciones a la familia Marinez! Ellos se convirtieron en Ciudadanos Americanos en Julio 17. Originalmente de la [...]
Please take a moment to congratulate Lorena. Lorena is one of Hope’s representatives to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. However, recently after going through an application and qualifying process, Lorena was chosen to represent Hope as part of the Chamber’s Young Professionals Program as well!! The mission of the Young Professionals Program is “to empower [...]
Sr. Ann congratulates Myrna Snider who passed her citizenship test. Her first words were, "Now I can vote! Eight citizenship class students passed their test during the past two months. Thank you teachers and students for your determination! Hermana Ann felicita a Myrna Snider quien aprobó su examen de ciudadanía. Sus primeras palabras fueron, “Ya [...]
Felicidades a Claudia Revello! In the picture we see (from left to right) John Parrell, Americorps volunteer and Claudia's citizenship teacher; new citizen Claudia; citizenship program coordinator Lorena Tovar; and Elizabeth Riebel, Director of Immigrant Education. Do you know a permanent resident who could qualify for U.S. citizenship? Our next cycle of classes begins on [...]
A crowd of about 400 people gathered at Hope on Sunday, March 1, 2015, for an immigration rights rally and to hear Congressman Luis Gutierrez of Illinois, a nationally known immigration advocate. Sister Ann Kendrick led a ritual of solidarity while images of butterflies — symbolizing transformation — and farmworker symbols were held high by our youth. The [...]
Nuestro Conferencia de Prensa del 17 de Febrero fue un gran exito! Univision, Telemundo, Infomas, Fox, y los canales 2 y 9 estaban aquí escuchando presentaciones de Sister Ann, José Luis Martínez de Mi Familia Vota, y unos miembros de nuestra comunidad. El alivio migratorio que hemos estado esperando se ha retrasado un poco hoy, [...]
