Sep 23, 2022 | Accompaniment & Sanctuary, Community Bulletin Board, News
Shared from UTOPIA UTOPIA Washington has partnered with Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN) and King County to offer financial relief for King County immigrant residents! There are two funds available: 1. $1000 per individual for King County immigrant...
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Sep 23, 2022 | CCGS Jobs, Community Bulletin Board, News
Compensation: $23 hourly, flexibility to work remotely Employment Type: Temporary, Part-time employee; non-exempt (avg. 15 hours/week for approximately 3 months with the possibility for extension) The Church Council of Greater Seattle envisions a future when justice...
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Sep 23, 2022 | Accompaniment & Sanctuary, Feature, News
September 2022 Accompaniment Friends, A Salvadoran woman and her three-year-old son here in Seattle were recently granted asylum by an immigration judge. This decision – and her courageous testimony which led to it – brought joy to the hearts of all of us who...
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Aug 26, 2022 | Faith Land Initiative, Feature, News
The Trans Women of Color Solidarity Network (TWOCSN) has acquired a permanent home for “House of Constance”, in partnership with Seattle Mennonite Church and the Church Council of Greater Seattle’s Faith Land Initiative. TWOCSN’s “House of Constance” program will...
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Jul 27, 2022 | Accompaniment & Sanctuary, Advocacy, News
On July 18, Interfaith Immigration Coalition, Side With Love, & the UU Service Committee offered “Heal Not Harm: Restore Asylum Now” webinar and teach-in. As shared by our speakers who offered their lived experiences, Title 42 is an inhumane and racist...
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Jul 27, 2022 | Accompaniment & Sanctuary, News
The CCGS Immigrant Accompaniment Program invites all new and current accompaniment volunteers to let us know if you’re interested in our first Accompaniment Volunteer training course of 2022! To our incredible past and current volunteers, we encourage you to...
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