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  National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
February 14, 2021 at 4:55 PM

💓 John: Commit to Care this Valentine's Day

National Domestic Workers Alliance Pledge to do all you can to ensure Congress takes action to invest in home care and professional caregivers. John -  At NDWA we believe that the people who care for our loved ones and our homes deserve to be cared for themselves. We also believe that care must …
  Care Team | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
February 12, 2021 at 4:37 PM

NEW VIDEO: Care is Essential

National Domestic Workers Alliance Watch and share our new video to help win real investment in care NOW. John -  Care workers, most of whom are women of color and immigrants, have been forced by the COVID-19 pandemic to make impossible choices between their own health and supporting themselves a…
  National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
February 10, 2021 at 6:01 PM

💐 This Valentine's Day, Commit to Care

National Domestic Workers Alliance Pledge to do all you can to ensure Congress takes action to invest in home care and professional caregivers. John -  Imagine if all the current home care jobs, and the millions more that are needed in the next decade, were good union jobs with liveable wages, b…
  Paola Luisi, Families Belong Together · [email protected]
February 8, 2021 at 7:28 PM

ICE defying Biden with deportation flights

Hello John! ICE defied Biden and put immigrants on a deportation flight.  John  -- Last week, under the cover of darkness, ICE hurriedly rounded up a group of chained and horrified Black immigrants from Alexandria, Louisiana on a deportation flight to Jamaica. It came 8 days *after* the Biden ad…
  Ai-jen Poo | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
February 4, 2021 at 9:46 PM

The Care Agenda is On the Line: We Need Your Support

National Domestic Workers Alliance Pledge to take action to invest in home care and professional caregivers, women of color and immigrants who embody the future of work. John -- The COVID pandemic has been part of all of our lives for nearly a year. In the midst of this loss, confusion and uncert…
  Paola Luisi, Families Belong Together · [email protected]
February 3, 2021 at 12:16 AM

BREAKING: Presidential Task Force on Family Separation

Hello John! Finally -- some exciting news! Today the Biden administration announced a presidential task force to reunite more than 611 children who were separated from their families at the U.S.-Mexico border by the Trump administration. Three years later, they still haven't been reunited. John, …
  Celeste Faison | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
February 1, 2021 at 6:01 PM

Re: Join Us in ONE HOUR for the Care Is Essential Prayer Vigil

National Domestic Workers Alliance Join us TODAY at 2PM EST / 11AM PST for an hour-long prayer vigil packed with inspirational messages and direct action. John -- I wanted to make sure you saw the note I sent this weekend (below). I hope you will join us in ONE HOUR as we kick off Black History …
  Celeste Faison | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
January 30, 2021 at 5:31 PM

Kicking Off Black History Month with Care and Prayer

National Domestic Workers Alliance Join us this Monday, February 1, at 2PM EST for an hour-long prayer vigil packed with inspirational messages and direct action. John -- On February 1, we’re kicking off Black History Month by continuing the important work of our Care Agenda campaign with an hou…
  Erin Mazursky | Families Belong Together · [email protected]
January 29, 2021 at 11:32 PM

Families stuck in Mexico need action now

Hello John! After 2 years, tens of thousands of people remain in Mexico waiting for a clear, legal and dignified way to seek asylum in the U.S. John-- Today marks two years since Trump announced the Remain in Mexico program, which forces vulnerable children and families to wait in Mexico for a c…
  Families Belong Together Team · [email protected]
January 27, 2021 at 5:30 PM

Tell Congress: There's enormous support for reuniting families

Hello John! We won't back down. John-- within hours of the Biden administration announcing its immigration plan, Senator Josh Hawley attempted to block Biden's nominee for head of the Department of Homeland Security. Why? Because he wants Trump's wildly ineffective and expensive border wall to co…
  National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
January 22, 2021 at 5:30 PM

Tell Your Representatives to Invest in Care Today!

National Domestic Workers Alliance Take action and call your representatives today. John -- We just wanted to make sure you saw our earlier note. The ongoing pandemic has shown us all that home care workers are essential to keeping our nation's seniors and people with disabilities living safely a…
  Paola Luisi | Families Belong Together · [email protected]
January 21, 2021 at 9:32 PM

Relief. Heartbreak. Determination.

We can now start to turn the page on the nightmare of the last four years, but Congress needs to know there is public support for a more compassionate immigration system. John, yesterday was filled with emotion. Incredible hope that Trump's sadistic attacks on children and f…
  Ai-jen Poo, National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
January 20, 2021 at 5:20 PM

We've Got Big Dreams

The collective power of women of color is undeniable. Hi John: Today, we joined millions of people around the country and watched as Joseph R. Biden took the oath of office and officially became President of the United States. We also beamed with pride as Kamala Harris, a B…
  National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
January 15, 2021 at 10:35 PM

Take Action NOW for Care Workers

National Domestic Workers Alliance Call your representatives today! John -- Thousands of care workers, advocates, and supporters joined us recently on our Tele-Town Hall with SEIU to talk about how we can work together and demand care workers are top of mind in the new Biden-Harris administration…
  Ai-jen Poo, National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
January 14, 2021 at 5:48 PM

Join our "Care is Essential" call today!

Workers deserve higher pay, benefits and training. Join our Tele-Town Hall! John -- I am so excited to have you join NDWA and SEIU today for the launch of our "Care is Essential" campaign. We're kicking things off tonight at 7:30 pm ET with our Tele-Town Hall. CARE …
  Ai-jen Poo, National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
January 12, 2021 at 10:31 PM

RE: Don't miss our "Care is Essential" call Thursday!

There's no time to waste. Workers deserve higher pay, benefits and training. Join our Tele-Town Hall! John -- I wanted to make sure you saw my note from the other day. We hope you can join us for the launch of our "Care is Essential" campaign on January 14th at 7:30 pm ET -- …
  Ai-jen Poo, National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
January 9, 2021 at 4:17 PM

Save the date: "Care is Essential"

Join us on January 14th at 7:30 pm for the launch of "Care is Essential." Hi John: The moment is ours. It’s time to win big. It’s time for a Care Agenda. Join us on January 14th at 7:30 pm ET for the launch of "Care is Essential." Home care is one of the fastest-growing pr…
  Kristina Mevs-Apgar | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
January 8, 2021 at 4:22 PM

👂 LISTEN: Bonus Sunstorm Episodes

National Domestic Workers Alliance We're back with two BONUS Georgia-focused Sunstorm podcast episodes. John, We're back with two bonus episodes of the Sunstorm podcast, both of which are sure to inspire you and help you find your footing and purpose in our ever-changing world. These bonus episo…
  Erin Mazursky | Families Belong Together · [email protected]
January 6, 2021 at 4:17 PM

The road ahead

We have a ton of hope for what's possible in 2021, but we need you to work with us to make it happen. Take the FBT pledge. John, 2020 was no doubt one of the most challenging years for so many of us, but we have so much hope going into this year. This could be the year that…
  Ai-jen Poo | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
January 1, 2021 at 3:32 PM

We Owe You So Much

2020 was a transformative year and, through it all, your support kept us going. Hi John, 2020 was TOUGH. And while I’m sure most of us are ready to move on, I think it’s important to take a moment to acknowledge all that we achieved in the face of great change, fear, and u…
  Tijuana Team at Families Belong Together · [email protected]
December 31, 2020 at 6:16 PM

Last chance to help families in Tijuana

Warm blankets, sanitation supplies, and gas for cooking. This is the last chance to help. John -- This is the LAST CHANCE to help before our deadline tonight. Every donation will go towards providing warm blankets, sanitation supplies, and gas for cooking to hundreds of famil…
  Ai-jen Poo | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
December 31, 2020 at 4:22 PM

Running out of time

Last chance this year to help support and grow our movement! New Match Announcement: $5,000 Deadline: Midnight, Tonight Donate by midnight tonight & your gift will be DOUBLED >> John -- Nannies, house cleaners, and car…
  Kaylyn Kvochak | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
December 30, 2020 at 5:21 PM

We are still SHORT

Short on our goal and the MATCH is EXPIRING soon! John, We are hours away from the end of the year -- the cut-off for our fundraising deadline to help us support in-home care workers, nannies, and house cleaners in this time of overwhelming need. We don't…
  Amy Schumer | Families Belong Together · [email protected]
December 30, 2020 at 2:16 PM

Let’s reunite families in 2021

I am proud to support Families Belong Together. They are leading the fight to reunite every family separated by the Trump administration and free families from detention. John -- When I first heard about Trump’s Zero Tolerance policy, tearing children from their parents at ou…
  Tijuana Team at Families Belong Together · [email protected]
December 29, 2020 at 3:23 PM

Re: COVID in Tijuana

Tijuana UPDATE: freezing temperatures and COVID 19. John -- Too many families trapped in Tijuana are suffering because of conditions intentionally created by Trump’s cruel immigration policy. FBT Mexico’s team, Centro 32, is providing warm blankets, sanitation supplies, and g…
  Paola Luisi | Families Belong Together · [email protected]
December 28, 2020 at 5:16 PM

I’m sorry to say: it's not over

I'm sorry to say: it's not over. There are still children separated from their parents. John -- the end of the year is a time for reflection, and after four years of the Trump administration, the extent of devastation to families is overwhelming and heartbreaking to think abou…
  Ai-jen Poo | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
December 28, 2020 at 3:18 PM

Your gift x 2 to care for those who care for us

STARTS NOW: your support for domestic workers DOUBLES! Goal: $20,000 Deadline: Midnight, 12/31 Donate by midnight on 12/31 & your gift will be DOUBLED >> John -- In-home care workers, nannies, and house cleaners, the v…
  Erin Mazursky | Families Belong Together · [email protected]
December 27, 2020 at 4:18 PM

ICE Family Jails

COVID is running rampant through ICE jails -- and we have to get families out. John -- This is truly heartbreaking. With a vaccine in sight, COVID-19 is running rampant through ICE jails. More than half are reporting outbreaks, and infections are 13 times higher than the nati…
  Aimee Twagirumukiza, National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
December 26, 2020 at 4:17 PM

RE: believe, trust, and empower Black women

Help us build the collective power of Black women. Hi John. I wanted to make sure you saw the email I sent a few days ago (below). WeDiB is rolling out a major effort to uplift and support Black women and their unique and powerful voices and leadership. We REALLY need your su…
  National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
December 24, 2020 at 4:19 PM

From Our NDWA Family to You and Yours

NDWA wants you to know that we cherish you and your support. Hi John, Tis the season of caring, love and light. In years past, many of us would spend this time gathered with family and friends. Unfortunately, the raging pandemic means coming together will look different this…
  Othir Santistevan | Families Belong Together · [email protected]
December 23, 2020 at 6:16 PM

COVID in Tijuana

Tijuana UPDATE: Families trapped by the Trump administration facing freezing temperatures and COVID 19. John -- I work here in Tijuana with children and families who are facing freezing temperatures and a devastating spike of coronavirus infections, but are stuck: trapped by …
  Kristina Mevs-Apgar | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
December 22, 2020 at 5:30 PM

Consider giving your workers an end of year bonus!

National Domestic Workers Alliance We can show extra special appreciation to the people who work in our homes by providing a generous end of the year bonus. Dear John, The holiday season has arrived and, if you're like me, you're trying to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. If you …
  Aimee Twagirumukiza, National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
December 21, 2020 at 3:31 PM

believe, trust, and empower Black women

We are rolling out an enormous effort to uplift the leadership of Black women. John, The murder of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and 160+ other Black people killed by the police so far this year, Black voter suppression, policy after racist policy from the White House, a globa…
  Jacklyn Izsraael, National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
December 17, 2020 at 3:35 PM

RE: Making history in Georgia AGAIN

Ensure women of color voters' voices are heard on January 5th. John, I want to make sure you saw the note I sent on Monday. The caring and engaged community we built in Georgia is nothing short of incredible. We Dream in Black members educated and registered THOUSANDS of v…
  Alana Eichner, National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
December 16, 2020 at 9:15 PM

You Can Make a Difference for Essential Workers Today

Email your elected officials right now and tell them to include crucial relief for domestic workers in this package. Hi John: BREAKING NEWS: Congress is likely to finalize the details of a COVID relief package in the next few hours. The relief that domestic workers most nee…
  Erin Mazursky | Families Belong Together · [email protected]
December 15, 2020 at 5:30 PM

Get involved with Families Belong Together next year

Hello John! Join us for the last supporter call of 2020. John, I wanted to make sure you saw my note. If you haven't yet registered for tonight's supporter call, be sure to RSVP now. This is an important call where we will celebrate our movement wins from this year and talk about how we can keep…
  Jacklyn Izsraael, National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
December 14, 2020 at 7:32 PM

Making history in Georgia AGAIN

It's going to take a MASSIVE outreach effort to keep folks engaged. John, History was made this year as Georgia voters turned out in RECORD NUMBERS despite a raging global pandemic, widespread voter suppression and election misinformation. But now we need to do it again. I…
  Alana Eichner, National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
December 11, 2020 at 5:30 PM

COVID Relief Can't Wait

National Domestic Workers Alliance We need a COVID relief and jobs and economic recovery package in the new year that invests in a care infrastructure. John, It's been nine months since COVID became a constant presence in our lives. Here’s our reality today: More than 14 million Americans have …
  Erin Mazursky - Families Belong Together · [email protected]
December 11, 2020 at 4:17 PM

Are you joining our call next Tuesday?

Join us for the last supporter call of 2020 to learn how to get involved with Families Belong Together’s work for next year. John - I wanted to make sure you saw my note from the other day. I looked at the list and noticed you haven't yet registered for our December 15 supp…
  Paola Luisi | Families Belong Together · [email protected]
December 11, 2020 at 2:45 PM

They've made it harder to reunite families on purpose.

Breaking: Trump's team intentionally withheld contact info of separate families who haven't been reunited. John -- The depths of the Trump administration's cruelty never ceases to amaze me. Last week, after years of relentless litigation, advocacy, and organizing, the Trump a…
  Erin Mazursky - Families Belong Together · [email protected]
December 10, 2020 at 1:47 AM

How you can get involved in 2021*

Join us for the last supporter call of 2020 to learn how to get involved with Families Belong Together’s work for next year. John -- 2020 was a trying year for all of us, but for immigrant families it’s been extremely tough. Tens of thousands of refugees are stuck at the sou…
  Families Belong Together Coloring Book Team · [email protected]
December 4, 2020 at 6:14 PM

LAST CHANCE to get Coloring Without Borders before the holidays

Order your copy of the Coloring Without Borders coloring book today. John -- this is your LAST CHANCE to get a copy of Coloring Without Borders before the holidays. Order by MIDNIGHT tomorrow night to guarantee your copy arrives before December 24. Every purchase supports Fa…
  Ai-jen Poo | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
December 2, 2020 at 8:47 PM

So grateful

You stepped up big for us yesterday helping us smash our goal. John, Reflecting on this year, I am overcome with emotion--from the enormity of the loss we’ve endured, the resilience and heart that sustained us, and the possibility of new beginnings. I could not be more grat…
  Ai-jen Poo | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
December 2, 2020 at 12:47 AM

I know we can count on you, John

Help us meet our #GivingTuesday fundraising goal! URGENT: We're still short of our $20,000 goal Donate now to support in-home care workers, nannies, and house cleaners in this time of overwhelming need. Donate John -- I wanted to make sure you…
  ICE Jail team at Families Belong Together · [email protected]
December 1, 2020 at 11:16 PM

FWD: coming up short

Ok team -- time to step up. TODAY: Support Families Belong Together with a donation for #GivingTuesday >> John, We are working around the clock and around the country to get families out of disgusting ICE family jails -- and today we've got to hit a key goal of $20,00…
  Ai-jen Poo | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
December 1, 2020 at 5:32 PM

The best day to support domestic workers

Support domestic workers with a special gift for #GivingTuesday! TODAY: Support domestic workers with a special gift for #GivingTuesday >> John -- today is Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving and unity that in the midst of this devastating pandemic has *never been m…
  Paola Luisi | Families Belong Together · [email protected]
December 1, 2020 at 4:04 PM

ICE "family" jails

No child, no parent, no family should be forced to suffer this horror. John -- “Residential centers.” That’s what ICE cynically calls the jails it locks families in, where some children have been held for over a year, despite overwhelming evidence of long-term trauma and even …
  Erin Mazursky | Families Belong Together · [email protected]
November 30, 2020 at 9:38 PM

What's next for Families Belong Together

We've got a big goal we need to reach to ensure we reunite families in 2021. John -- The cruelty that’s been targeted at families over the last four years is horrific, and I’m sorry to say that the road to recovery will be a long one. Hundreds of children torn from their pare…
  Jonathan Van Ness with NDWA · [email protected]
November 30, 2020 at 7:36 PM

The National Domestic Workers Alliance is AMAZING

The people caring for us and our families and our homes through this pandemic haven’t been cared for. John, I don't know about you, but this pandemic has been TOUGH. But then I think about the heroes working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic -- working in nursing h…
  Ai-jen Poo, National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
November 27, 2020 at 5:30 PM

We see you caregivers

National Domestic Workers Alliance This holiday season, we're letting caregivers everywhere know that we see them, and we’re showing how thankful we are for everything they do. John, This year the holidays are going to look different for many of us. Restrictions mean we're unable to travel to se…