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Ana’s Farewell Celebration!

We are excited to honor Ana Garcia-Ashley, Gamaliel Executive Director, who will be retiring at the end of 2025. She has been a courageous and tireless champion for justice for more than 35 years! We encourage you to join us for a farewell celebration on October 25. We would love to have you join us in person in Chicago, but we also have a virtual option for those who cannot.

The party begins at 2:00 p.m. CT with a meet and greet, appetizers, and drinks. We will begin the formal program at 3:00 p.m. CT. You may register for either of these options here. (Details for the physical location and for the Zoom link will be provided when you
register.) See you in Chicago—in person or virtually—on October 25!

"Ana Garcia-Ashley always organizes from relationship!"

We have been gathering photos, videos, and written pieces that share the story of Ana, the organizer. Rev. David Gerth, Gamaliel’s IVE Lead Organizer, shares a story of Ana training Latina women in St. Louis a few years ago.

We encourage you to submit your celebratory wishes, photos, and stories of Ana. You may upload them here.

Ana in Action

Ana Garcia-Ashley has been a passionate organizer for the civil rights of immigrants in this country, leading or participating in actions as captured in these photos: Fast for Families in DC in 2013 and the fight for drivers’ licenses for immigrants in Minneapolis. Ana has also been honored with awards for her work as illustrated by this video of Ana accepting an award at Dominican University in 2014. Thanks to Gordon Mayer, former Gamaliel National Staff member, for sharing these images.

Minneapolis Drivers License Protest

Washington D.C. Fast for Families

Invest in The Future of Organizing in

Honor of Ana Garcia-Ashley

On the occasion of Ana Garcia-Ashley’s retirement, Gamaliel has established the Ana Garcia-Ashley Fund for the Future of Organizing. This fund will support work that carries forward the passionate and powerful organizing for which Ana is known: developing leaders and building powerful, democratic organizations that move us toward creation of the beloved community in our cities, states, and nation. Having served as an Executive Director in MICAH-Milwaukee, WISDOM-Wisconsin, and now with Gamaliel, she understands the importance of raising unrestricted funds so that the money may be used where it is most needed and effective. The Future of Organizing Fund will be administered by the Gamaliel Board of Directors.

Below are suggested levels of investment:

Friend of Organizing $150 - $499
Supporter of Organizing $500 - $749
Partner for Organizing $750 - $999
Seventh Generation Investor $1000 and above

Invest in the Future of Organizing

Honor A Trailblazer in Organizing!

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