It is important these days to have good de-escalation tools fresh in our minds, hearts and spirits. The bay area Gandhi Team, who trains Peace Ambassadors* for protests, rallies, etc., has a 30 minute de-escalation video available for all of us! CLICK HERE to watch it. MVPJ wants to invite...
The Rapid Response Network of the Santa Clara County will be hosting a gathering for local immigrant families whose loved ones have been detained by ICE or other federal agencies in the past several months. The emotional toll of the detention or deportation of someone in your family is enormous,...
The Peninsula/South Bay Interfaith Pod for Immigrant Justice is a network of communication for clergy and people of faith. Our purpose is to inform and invite people of faith to show up for immigrant justice needs in the Mid-Peninsula, San Jose, and South Bay areas as we learn about needs from the Interfaith...
Walking Our Faith: A Vigil of Prayer & Caring Thursday, Nov 6, 11am San Francisco Immigration Court, 100 Montgomery St. Join faith leaders and people of faith from across the bay area to show moral courage and moral leadership. Schedule: 11:00 Gathering at S.F. Immigration Court, 100 Montgomery St. 11:30am...
Learn how to be a legal observer of ICE activity in your community and protect our neighbors at risk! Rapid Response Volunteer Training Sunday, August 10, 4-6pm Los Altos Hills CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. Space limited. Registration required. Location information will be sent after you register. The Rapid Response Network...
Santa Clara County and San Mateo County have separate Rapid Response Networks for protecting immigrant families, responding to ICE activities, and providing accompaniment and legal support during and after detention or deportation. While these two counties work together, it is helpful to know how to reach each of them to...
FAITH IN ACTION BAY AREA serves San Mateo and San Francisco Counties. Their Rapid Response work is growing. Here are ways you can support it (whether or note you live in San Mateo County!): 1. Share hotline material with your community.HOTLINE PHONE: 203-666-4472 (203-NO-MIGRA)Click on the following links for downloadable...