Over 400 organizations, including nonprofits and interfaith groups, call on the 116th Congress to restore the US Refugee Resettlement Program. Sign On Letter to 116th Congress
Click here to download the letter. President Donald J. Trump The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. President: As elected officials, we write today to express our strong support for resettling refugees in our states and communities and urge you to resettle at least 75,000 refugees in Fiscal Year 2019….
Download the Toolkit here. The Power of Advocacy On Wednesday, June 20, we join people across the United States to celebrate the courage and resiliency of refugees, recognizing the hardships they have faced, the new lives they have created, and the positive impact they have on our communities. We also recognize and remember that the…
February 27, 2018 Vice President Mike Pence The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500 The Honorable Secretary Rex Tillerson Department of State 2201 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20520 The Honorable Secretary Kristjen Nielson Department of Homeland Security 3801 Nebraska Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20016 Dear Vice President Pence, Secretary Tillerson and…
Country Conditions in El Salvador Remain Inhospitable for Return RCUSA Urges the Administration to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Salvadorans an Additional 18-months Washington, DC – Responding to recent reports that the Department of State has recommended termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for El Salvador to the Department of Homeland Security, RCUSA rises in solidarity with…
Concerned that the Trump Administration will fail to meet its annual refugee admissions ceiling for FY18, Refugee Council USA (RCUSA) launches a weekly accountability system that will update the number of refugees who arrive each week through an online tracker. In the face of the worst refugee crisis in recorded history, RCUSA is dismayed by…
Download Toolkit Toolkit for August 2017 Local Congressional Visits: Protecting Resources for Refugee Protection & Resettlement Table of Contents The Power of Advocacy………………………………………………………………………………..1 Where to Start: Teambuilding………………………………………………………………………….2 Refugee Community Advocacy Week: July 31-September 4……………………………………3 Action Alert: Stand Up for Refugee Protection & Resettlement………………………………4 Messaging Guidance & Talking Points………………………………………………………………….9…
In honor of World Refugee Day on June 20th, organizations are joining us in sending a letter-a-day to Congress this month explaining why they support refugee resettlement. Read the letters: June 1 – Church World Service June 2 – World Relief June 5 – Presbyterian Church USA June 6 – HIAS June 7 – Interfaith Worker Justice June 8 – Latin…
On Tuesday, June 20, we celebrate refugees’ courage in overcoming adversity and the many gifts they bring to our communities. As refugees and friends of refugees, we know the challenges newcomers face and the need for improved policies to help refugees rebuild their lives in the United States. It’s more important than ever for community…
It’s more important than ever for community members to come together and share how they support refugees with their local, state, and national policy makers. This toolkit includes sections on: The Power of Advocacy Where to Start: Teambuilding Refugee Community Advocacy Week: April 10-21 Rise Up for May 1st National Day of Action Action…