Resource Type: Advocacy

Nearly 4000 People Express their Support of Refugees and the GRACE Act through #Blackout4Refugees

Washington, DC – Beginning on October 7th, the #Blackout4Refugees social media campaign and petition launched in response to the administration’s most recent attacks against the US refugee resettlement program. Nearly 4,000 constituents – representing all 50 states and the District of Columbia – signed a petition expressing their support for refugees and refugee resettlement. Today, Secretary Pompeo holds his…

State and Local Support for Refugee Resettlement – Interactive Map

In 2019, elected officials, congregations, and business leaders across the country have been showing their support for refugee resettlement by writing letters to the administration. Explore the map to learn more, and find full copies of the sent letters by following the links below: Faith Leaders Letter Supporting the GRACE Act Interfaith Letter on Refugee…

2000 Rabbis Support Refugee Resettlement

2000 Rabbis urged elected officials to uphold refugee resettlement in the US, and that it be both maintained and strengthened. RAISE A JEWISH VOICE FOR REFUGEES

World Refugee Day 2019 Toolkit

World Refugee Day 2019 Toolkit (download here) Thursday, June 20th ─ and the entire month of June ─ we come together to celebrate the courage and resilience of refugees and their contributions to U.S. communities. We also raise our voices in opposition to the U.S. government’s decision to turn its back on refugees, through reducing…

Texas Faith Leaders Affirm Support for Refugees in Texas

Faith leaders from across Texas asked Governor Abbott and the Texas House and Senate Members to affirm their support for refugee resettlement, and withdraw plans to remove Texas from the US refugee resettlement program. Texas Faith Leader Sign On as of March 8