Dear Justice for Immigrants Members,
As COVID-19 continues to impact communities throughout the United States and we witness a record-breaking number of cases, immigrants and refugees continue to do jobs that are critical to keeping our country running. While many of these immigrants and refugees have themselves fled difficult situations and significant hardships in their home countries, they are now playing a pivotal role in the effort to manage and overcome our national health crisis-often at great risk to their own safety and that of their families. At the same time, many are also facing the same economic realities and personal challenges associated with life during a pandemic that so many Americans are enduring.
Earlier this week, the USCCB sent a letter to Congress asking that they include immigrant and refugee essential workers in any COVID-19 relief package. In the letter, the Bishops mentioned the vital importance of including immigrant and refugee families in COVID-19 relief. Of particular importance is the eligibility of immigrant and refugee families for stimulus payments.
How can you help?
- Send an action alert urging Congress to include refugees and immigrants in any COVID-19 relief package.
- Tune into our webinar Impacts of COVID-19 on Immigrant Communities and Catholic Responses on Thursday, February 18th at 2 PM ET. Seminario Web: Impactos de COVID-19 en las Comunidades de Inmigrantes y las Respuestas Católicas, 18 Febrero de 2021 a las, 3 PM ET.
Please join us for a JFI National Call next week on Monday, February 22nd at Noon Eastern where we will review this information and answer questions you might have. To join the national call, dial 1-800-446-1162 and use code 106181.
In solidarity,
Tony Cube
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3211 Fourth Street, NE Washington, DC 20017
Phone: (202) 541-3165 Fax: (202) 722-8711
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