Grand Rapids, MI (June 28, 2011) – At the annual meeting of the West Michigan Conference the United Methodist Church held earlier this month, Justice for Our Neighbors – West Michigan (JFON-WM) was awarded the Peacemaker of the Year Award. The award is presented annually by Conference Board of Church and Society (BCS) to [...]
A group formed to support immigrant families which formerly met at Olivet Church has changed meeting time and location to:
1100 Granville AVE SW- at THE COOK LIBRARY
Dates: 3rd TUESDAY of the month
Time: 5-7 pm
The group is open to both men and women who are experiencing loss of a spouse or other family member separated by [...]
In Illinois 78% of those detained through “Secure Communities” are noncriminal immigrants.
Today, ICIRR joined with Congressman Luis Gutierrez, Chicago Mayoral candidates, and elected officials to urge Obama to stop indiscriminate immigration enforcement policies and to call for solutions at the local and federal level
To read more: http://icirr.org/en/one-nation-one-dream/dangerous-reality-behind-secure-communities-illinois/5216
Press Release from Alliance for Immigrant Rights & Reform:
Detroit – On Thursday morning at the Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s annual public policy breakfast at the Detroit Athletic Club, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder fielded questions regarding proposed anti-immigrant legislation in Michigan.
After a speech which highlighted the contributions of Hispanic and Latino businesses to Michigan’s economy [...]
Today in El Paso, TX, President Obama announced his intent to fix the broken immigration system and develop a path to citizenship. He emphatically supported the DREAM Act and other laws that keeps families together rather than tearing them apart. He also called for civil discussion of this issue to make it possible to enforce [...]
Washington DC –During a hearing of the House Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security today, Congressman Hansen Clarke (D-Detroit) raised the issue of ICE’s actions in Detroit with the Deputy Director of ICE, Mr. Kumar Kibble.
Specifically referencing cases documented by the Alliance for Immigrants Rights, Representative Clarke stated, in [...]
Film and director to tour Michigan with Director
Tony and Janina are a Polish-American couple. They got married in Chicago. Tony was already a US citizen and Janina was undocumented. The movie documents her deportation and Tony’s attempts to bring her back to the US. This 83 min. film follows a Polish American family through the [...]
JFON marked 7 years of service since opening the West Michigan region. We’ve served over 900 clients from 60 nations. Highlights of the past year, client statistics, client stories and volunteer recognition can be found in this report:
jfonwm_2010-e-letter
March 30, 2011 – 10:36 am
Does immigration impact your clients? If you work in social services, church ministry, community groups, or the like, this opportunity will help give you a general understanding of the current immigration system. Topics of special interest, such as domestic violence, workplace raids, the deportation and detention will also be touched on.
Liz Balck, Regional Attorney for [...]
After the great success of last year’s inaugural event, Aquinas College, Calvin College and Grand Valley State University are pleased to announce the second annual Grand Rapids Latin American Film Festival which will take place April 7-9 ant Celebration! Cinema River Town and Wealthy Theatre. Open to public and Wealthy Theatre venue is FREE!
When: April [...]
