for all families, workers, and individuals.

Join us as community members and leaders lift their voices in support of immigration reform.

June 30, 2013

2:00pm-3:00pm

World’s Fair Pavilion, Forest Park. Concourse Dr. , St. Louis, Mo 63110

Register here!

Don’t forget to join our event on Facebook and invite your friends!

We know that with your help our movement will grow and our voices will be heard. So join us in Kansas City or St. Louis on May Day as we stand for inclusive immigration reform for our community. Once again we are showing full support across the state and the time to join is now!

Wednesday, May 1^st
5:00pm-7:00pm

Kansas City
Vigil at Jesucristo el Buen Pastor.
For the Kansas City event sign up HERE.

St. Louis
Vigil outside of Senator Blunt’s Office in downtown Clayton.
For the St. Louis event sign up HERE.

The fight for reform that will bring 11 million people out of the shadows, keep families together, and protect immigrant workers is going to take all of us!  So join us April 10! Sign Up Here.

The St Louis Meeting will be held at SEIU Local 1, 2725 Clifton Ave, St Louis Mo 63139 (parking in the rear of the building).

The Kansas City Location will be held at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 3800 Troost Ave, Kansas City,  Mo 64109.

Sign Up Now.

Thanks for your support, don’t forget to follow MIRA on Twitter (@MIRAdvocates) and have fun. 

As lawmakers and advocates now come together to craft legislative reform, it is imperative that any immigration reform bill be just, fair, and equitable to immigrants from all countries, of all skill levels, and of all economic backgrounds.  Too many immigrant families have faced great hardship to provide for their families and participate in the American Dream, and their sacrifices and hard work must be valued.  MIRA will work with our elected officials to ensure that any reform package includes a clear and attainable path to citizenship for undocumented residents, and respects the integrity of immigrant families.

Furthermore, reform must include equitable and realistic changes to the way our nation handles future migration needs.  A bill must honor the contributions of immigrant workers across the skill spectrum, and guarantee their rights to a safe and fair workplace.   Finally, reform must restore civil and human rights to the immigration process, ensuring safety and protection of immigrants of all statuses.  Rather than diverting precious taxpayer dollars to what are often dangerous and capricious enforcement programs, a responsible reform proposal should grant the necessary resources to the agencies tasked with processing the scores of new applications we know will result from any new law.

MIRA, a coalition of faith communities, labor unions, community organizations, and services providers, looks forward to working with Missouri’s Congressional Delegation to ensure access to the American Dream for all of Missourians, and to make all feel welcome in our communities, regardless of their place of birth.

]]> http://www.mira-mo.org/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=583 0 http://www.mira-mo.org/wordpress/?p=571 http://www.mira-mo.org/wordpress/?p=571#comments Fri, 25 Jan 2013 19:42:38 +0000 admin http://www.mira-mo.org/wordpress/?p=571 Our elected officials hear all kinds of things about immigrants and refugees.

They hear from national anti-immigration organizations
They hear from talking heads on cable news
They hear from politicians in states like Arizona
But now, more than ever, your senators and representatives need to hear from YOU!

Annual Immigration Advocacy Day

When: Wednesday, March 6
9:00am-3:00pm
Where: 301 W High Street, Room 493
Jefferson City, MO

Our group will be gathering in the morning first at the Truman State Office Building across the street from the Capitol. From there, we will walk across the street for the rest of the day.

This is your chance to meet with lawmakers face-to-face to discuss what’s important to immigrants in your community. Click here to register!

Never been to the Capitol before?  No problem!  We will teach you how to get a meeting with legislators, how to talk about our legislation, and provide you with all the materials you need.  Carpools will be organized from different parts of the state.  If you’re interested, indicate on your registration.

Register today!

Call 314-669-1288 or email vanessa@mira-mo.org with any questions.

This conference for shop stewards, organizers, business agents and other union leaders will feature a presentation by Jack Strauss, Ph. D., director of Simon Center for Regional Economic Forecasting Research at Saint Louis University, on the impact of immigrants and refugees on the regional economy. Issues Training session by Vanessa Crawford Aragon of Missouri Immigrant and Refugee Advocates and an Organizers Panel will also be held.

This event will take place:

Friday, February 22, 2013
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
IPUAT District Council 2
2501 59th Street
St. Louis, MO 63110

IPUAT District Council 2
2501 59th Street
St. Louis, MO 63110

This event is free of charge and sponsored by Greater St. Louis Labor Council, Missouri Immigrant and Refugee Advocates, and the MU Labor Education Program. 

RSVP to Vanessa at Vanessa@mira-mo.org or call 314-669-1288.
 

If you did not have the chance to purchase our 2012 Annual Art Show Calendar for 2013, we invite you to consider doing so now.

Calendars are $20.00 and showcase the work of local artists Juan Montaña and Amela Sinangic.

All proceeds from calendar sales will go to helping MIRA continue its important mission of defending the rights of immigrants and refugees in the state of Missouri, and advocating for positive policy change. Through the support of donors like you, we can continue to work for a more welcoming Missouri.

Click Here to get yours today!

What: Free Legal Assistance for eligible non-citizens applying for US Citizenship.
When: Saturday, September 15
12:30-6:00pm
Where: Casa de Salud
3200 Chouteau Ave
St Louis, MO

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS!

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