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  Paola Luisi | Families Belong Together · [email protected]
June 30, 2021 at 5:32 PM

Trump back at the border is a HUGE wake-up call

Hello John! URGENT: We are in a race against time to Trump-proof our immigration system. UPDATE: Former President Trump is back at the Southern border today, and John, it is sickening to see him touting his cruel family separation policies as one of his proudest achievements. It’s also a sober re…
  Mariana Viturro | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
June 25, 2021 at 9:15 PM

John, Senators need to hear from you today

National Domestic Workers Alliance Call your Senators to tell them #WeCantWait for a just recovery plan that includes ALL of US! John — yesterday, thousands of workers, climate justice, housing, healthcare, and immigrant activists converged on the Capitol in Washington D.C. to raise awareness of …
  Mariana Viturro | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
June 24, 2021 at 8:31 PM

John, join thousands to say #WeCantWait

National Domestic Workers Alliance Take action to add your voice to the #WeCantWait rally today. John — today, Senators Bernie Sanders and Ed Markey, and Representatives Pramila Jayapal and Chuy Garcia joined thousands of workers, climate justice, housing, healthcare, and immigrant activists for …
  Cheska Mae Perez | Families Belong Together · [email protected]
June 22, 2021 at 8:10 PM

🕗 EVENT UPDATE 🕗 Families Belong Together Supporter Call

Hello John! Find out what’s next for Families Belong Together. REMINDER: This Thursday, June 24th, Families Belong Together is holding our mid-year supporter meet-up to learn about the progress so far in family reunifications, key next steps, and how you can take action to help reunite families s…
  Cheska Mae Perez | Families Belong Together · [email protected]
June 20, 2021 at 3:46 PM

This Father’s Day falls on World Refugee Day.

Hello John! Take action and honor fathers and their families. John -- Father’s Day is a time to celebrate the dads in our lives, and this year we’re grateful that dozens of dads have been reunited with their children. But three years ago, Father’s Day looked vastly different: We were outside the…
  Allison Julien | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
June 19, 2021 at 2:14 PM

Invest in Black Domestic Workers this Juneteenth

National Domestic Workers Alliance Black domestic workers are essential — to our economy, democracy, and society. Today is Juneteenth, the anniversary of the day the last American slaves learned they were free. As we celebrate it is important to remember that the abuse, dehumanization, and invis…
  National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
June 17, 2021 at 8:16 PM

NJ Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, Breaking News, Events + More

See the latest updates from our programs and campaigns!       Yesterday, Senator Richard J. Codey, Senator Loretta Weinberg, and Assemblywoman Britnee N. Timberlake announced the introduction of the New Jersey Domestic Wor…
  National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
June 16, 2021 at 6:56 PM

Happy International Domestic Workers Day!

National Domestic Workers Alliance Today is #InternationalDomesticWorkersDay — a day to speak up in solidarity with the workers who make all other work possible, in the U.S. and around the world. Today is #InternationalDomesticWorkersDay — a day to honor the vibrancy of the leadership of domest…
  Cheska Mae Perez | Families Belong Together & The National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
June 12, 2021 at 5:31 PM

9 years later -- we are still waiting for pathway to citizenship

Hello John! The fear of my family being torn apart by deportation is still present. John -- June 15 will mark nine years since the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was launched -- protecting people like me, who came to the U.S. as children, from deportation and allowing us t…
  Care Team | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
June 11, 2021 at 4:16 PM

JOIN US TODAY: #CareTownHall with Senator Warren

National Domestic Workers Alliance Join us today, Friday, June 11th for a conversation with Senator Elizabeth Warren. John — This year has laid bare how broken our care system is. Now more than ever, care is essential. Congress must invest in home & community care services to support seniors…
  Rosa Lozano | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
June 6, 2021 at 8:32 PM

Re. a pathway to citizenship for essential workers

National Domestic Workers Alliance It is being decided right now what will be included in the jobs and economic recovery package and we want to ensure that immigrant workers are not left behind. John — I wanted to make sure you saw the email I sent last week (below). I hate to say it, but we fel…
  Rosa Lozano | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
June 3, 2021 at 6:56 PM

Essential today, deported tomorrow?

National Domestic Workers Alliance It is being decided right now what will be included in the jobs and economic recovery package and we want to ensure that immigrant workers are not left behind. John — Immigrant workers were the foundation that got the U.S. through the worst of the pandemic. Cit…
  Citlaly Mora | Families Belong Together · [email protected]
June 1, 2021 at 3:52 PM

I know what it's like to worry about family separation

Hello John! Family separation isn't just something that happens at the border. John -- Three years ago we all watched in horror as children were cruelly torn from their parents by the U.S. government. As someone who came to the United States as a child, I remember my heart sinking when I realize…
  Citlaly Mora | Families Belong Together · [email protected]
May 26, 2021 at 7:14 PM

Launching TODAY: Welcome with Dignity Campaign

Hello John! Join the Welcome with Dignity Campaign to reimagine our asylum system. Hi John, When families and children flee danger, violence, and persecution, they deserve compassion, protection, and safety. They deserve a warm welcome with dignity.  But since Trump’s zero tolerance policy, thou…
  Kristina Mevs-Apgar | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
May 18, 2021 at 7:21 PM

👂 Tune in Today: Season 3 of the Sunstorm Podcast

National Domestic Workers Alliance The Sunstorm podcast is back and chocked full of inspirational goodies. Tune in today to listen.   It’s an understatement to say that we’ve all been through A LOT in the past 18 months. We managed to collectively save democracy as we know it, and there’s some …
  Families Belong Together · [email protected]
May 17, 2021 at 11:16 PM

VIDEO: Families reunited for the first time!

Hello John! WATCH: Families reunited after years, but the fight continues. Hi John, The first families under the Biden administration have been reunited because dedicated advocates and supporters like you spoke out. Mothers like Keldy embraced her boys for the first time in nearly four years, bu…
  Cheska Mae Perez | Families Belong Together · [email protected]
May 12, 2021 at 7:01 PM

Re: Who are YOU fighting for?

Hello John! I'm in this fight to protect my mom and the millions of immigrants in this country. Hi, John. Did you see the email I sent Sunday? I shared the story of my mom, a hard-working, loving woman who sacrificed so much so her children could have a better life. Despite doing everything she …
  Cheska Mae Perez | Families Belong Together · [email protected]
May 9, 2021 at 1:01 PM

What this Mother's Day means to my mom

Hello John! I'm in this fight to protect my mom and the millions of immigrants in this country. John -- On this Mother’s Day, I’m sharing the story of my mom—a 5-foot Filipina woman with an unmatchable sense of humor and an instinct to greet everyone with the question “Have you eaten yet?”.  18…
  Celeste Faison | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
May 6, 2021 at 10:33 PM

Add your name: Don’t Leave Care Workers Behind

National Domestic Workers Alliance What Congress decides now will set the trajectory for lives and livelihoods FOR YEARS. From birth to end-of-life, we all share the need for care — for ourselves and our loved ones. And we all want our aging family and friends and those who have disabilities to …
  National Domestic Workers Alliance & Families Belong Together · [email protected]
May 3, 2021 at 8:31 PM

Standing With Immigrant Workers on May Day

Hello John! ICYMI: Thousands took to the streets of Washington, DC on May Day to demand immigrant justice! John - On May 1st, internationally known as May Day, or el Día de lxs Trabajadorxs, we flooded the nation’s capital to demand justice for millions of immigrant workers who have been left b…
  Care Team | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
April 30, 2021 at 5:02 PM

Not where we need to be

National Domestic Workers Alliance The hard reality is that ultimately this only matters if it ends up changing lives John — 100 days ago a new President and a new Congress were sworn in, and WOW — has our movement achieved a LOT since then! For the first time in history, we’ve pushed investment…
  Paola Luisi | Families Belong Together · [email protected]
April 30, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Dignity or cruelty: How are we going to treat children in need?

Hello John! Children are at our borders. Join us today to welcome them with dignity. John-- I’ll never forget my visceral disgust when I first heard the news that children were being physically torn from their parents' arms under the Trump administration three years ago.  Today, I wish I could s…
  Care Team | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
April 29, 2021 at 8:05 PM

Stand With Immigrant Workers

National Domestic Workers Alliance Immigrant essential workers deserve more. And it’s up to us to make this happen. Millions of immigrant essential workers, including domestic workers, have kept our country running—in times of stability and crisis. Yet more than 5 million undocumented immigrant e…
  Celeste Faison · [email protected]
April 27, 2021 at 5:36 PM

momentum

National Domestic Workers Alliance The key to winning historic change is momentum – and right now we've got it. John, in a moment I'm going to ask you to make a donation to support care workers, but first let me explain why. We have been working tirelessly for *months* on a historic opportunity …
  Care Team | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
April 22, 2021 at 10:31 PM

Are you doing OK?

National Domestic Workers Alliance We’re reaching out today to make sure that YOU are okay. John — We've reached out many times to ask you to take action to support those who care for us — and you've stepped up each and every time. This recent interview between President Biden and NDWA member Sus…
  Families Belong Together Advocacy Team · [email protected]
April 21, 2021 at 3:16 PM

John, we need your voice

Hello John! It’s time to step up for families separated by the Trump administration. DearJohn, In the next couple of days we expect the introduction of the Families Belong Together Act -- the only proposed legislation that provides justice and deportation relief specifically for the families tor…
  Cheska Mae Perez | Families Belong Together · [email protected]
April 18, 2021 at 1:01 PM

From fear to hope: What I saw at the border this week

Hello John! We have the power, resources, and know-how to do what's right at the border and in our communities. John, I just returned from a week in El Paso where I gathered with other organizers and volunteers to do what we've worked so hard for since founding Families Belong Together: reunite …
  Jess Morales Rocketto | Families Belong Together · [email protected]
April 16, 2021 at 9:01 PM

Today Biden just broke his promise to refugees

Hello John! Today, the Biden administration announced its plans on keeping Stephen Miller’s shamefully low cap on refugee admissions at its all time low. John, We don’t get to pick and choose when we recognize the humanity of those who are fleeing violence, period. Yet today, the Biden administra…
  Care Team | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
April 10, 2021 at 2:45 PM

JOIN US TODAY: #CareCantWait Summit with Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi and more!

National Domestic Workers Alliance Join us today, Saturday April 10, for the Care Can't Wait Summit. John - Help us build our care movement and join us TODAY, Saturday April 10, at 12pm ET for the Care Can’t Wait Summit. This free, virtual event will include Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi,…
  Celeste Faison | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
April 9, 2021 at 5:01 PM

#RecoveryRecess: Call Your Senator Today

National Domestic Workers Alliance Take action TODAY and help set the priority on how we transform our economy to work for everyone. URGENT: WE NEED 5,000 SUPPORTERS TO TAKE ACTION TODAY. CALL 1-855-673-3625 NOW TO GET PATCHED THROUGH TO YOUR SENATOR'S IN-DISTRICT OFFICE. John — Our families, ou…
  Care Team | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
April 8, 2021 at 6:30 PM

#CareCantWait Virtual Event Starts in a Few Hours!

National Domestic Workers Alliance Join us TODAY to hear from leaders, including Speaker Pelosi, and get information about how to get access to the new benefits just passed in the American Rescue Plan!   John - In just a few hours, we’ll kick off the #CareCantWait Virtual Event! Join us TODAY at…
  Care Team | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
April 7, 2021 at 7:01 PM

INVITE: #CareCantWait Summit with Nancy Pelosi and more!

National Domestic Workers Alliance Take action on Saturday April 10 and join the Care Can't Wait Summit. John - This #RecoveryRecess, we hope you can help us build our care movement and join us on Saturday April 10 at 12pm ET for the Care Can’t Wait Summit. This free, virtual event will include …
  Celeste Faison | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
April 6, 2021 at 7:13 PM

Kick off Recovery Recess with Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi

National Domestic Workers Alliance RSVP today for the #CareCantWait Virtual Event with Congresswoman Pelosi on April 8. John — Last week, President Biden addressed the country to talk about his administration's jobs and infrastructure plan, and made clear that, for the first time in history, inve…
  Paola Luisi | Families Belong Together · [email protected]
April 3, 2021 at 1:00 PM

TAKE ACTION: Contact your reps to co-sponsor the Families Belong Together Act

Hello John! The Families Belong Together Act would provide justice for families impacted by Trump's separation policy. John, The Families Belong Together Act is the only proposal that makes amends and provides permanent relief and support for those impacted by Trump's unforgivable family separat…
  Ai-jen Poo | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
April 1, 2021 at 4:31 PM

BREAKING: Biden's BIG announcement!

National Domestic Workers Alliance For the first time in history, investment in care workers is now a top Presidential priority. Today is a day to celebrate — and it's because of supporters like you, John. Yesterday President Biden addressed the country to talk about his administration's jobs and…
  Citlaly Mora | Families Belong Together · [email protected]
March 30, 2021 at 2:19 PM

You're Invited: Eyes on ICE Forum April 1st

Hello John! Join us this Thursday to hear directly from community members who've been deported and how you can support a more humane immigration system. John, No matter where you're from, we can all agree that children belong in schools, on playgrounds, and in the company of their loved ones--no…
  Families Belong Together · [email protected]
March 28, 2021 at 1:01 PM

3 Ways to Support Immigrant Families TODAY

Hello John! Take action to fulfill our promise to families and children today. --> Watch. Pledge. Donate. John, Since day one, Families Belong Together has fought to permanently end family separation and detention and transform the broken immigration system. While we have a long way to go to …
  Paola Luisi | Families Belong Together · [email protected]
March 26, 2021 at 5:46 PM

Children are at our doorstep--are we going to respond with care or with cruelty?

Hello John! We as a nation are capable of treating children with dignity, care, and compassion. John, We've all seen the screaming headlines about the border this week, but let me be the first to tell you: they're missing the point.  What's missing from the story is the fact that our collective …
  Ai-jen Poo | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
March 24, 2021 at 11:32 PM

Enough

National Domestic Workers Alliance If we accept that women of color are less valuable or more disposable, we also accept violence against them. Hi, John. It’s been a little over a week since the horrific mass shooting in Atlanta, Georgia. Last week’s tragedy is just the most recent amidst a dra…
  Celeste Faison | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
March 22, 2021 at 11:31 PM

There's Still Time to Stand up for Care Workers

National Domestic Workers Alliance We need 50,000 NDWA supporters to add their name to a petition we’ll deliver to Congress. Hi, John. I want to make sure you saw the note I sent last week (below). There is still time to stand up for care workers and add your name to the petition we’ll deliver to…
  Celeste Faison | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
March 18, 2021 at 10:02 PM

We Need 50,000 Supporters to Stand up for Care Workers

National Domestic Workers Alliance We need 50,000 NDWA supporters to add their name to a petition we’ll deliver to Congress on March 25 as part of our National Day of Action. Hi, John. Care workers, most of whom are women of color, do crucial life-saving work every day and it is beyond time they …
  Families Belong Together · [email protected]
March 18, 2021 at 12:04 AM

INVITE: The Undocumented Lawyer film screening 3/23

Hello John! Join us for an exclusive documentary film screening and live Q&A March 23rd: The Undocumented Lawyer John, Join us for a virtual screening of The Undocumented Lawyer, a 20-minute documentary film about Lizbeth Mateo, an undocumented immigration lawyer, and her fight to keep famili…
  Alexsis Rodgers | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
March 16, 2021 at 6:01 PM

Virginia Passed a Domestic Workers Bill of Rights

National Domestic Workers Alliance Virginia recently became the 10th state to pass a Domestic Workers Bill of Rights! Hi, John. Virginia recently became the 10th state to pass a Domestic Workers Bill of Rights! We couldn’t let this moment pass without congratulating all of the worker organizers,…
  Paola Luisi | Families Belong Together · [email protected]
March 15, 2021 at 10:13 PM

What you need to know about what's happening at the border

Hello John! Children are at the border--we're there to support them. John, Let me be frank, there's been a lot of coverage on what's happening at the border, so I wanted to set the record straight.  Children and families have sought refuge from desperate and dangerous situations throughout our h…
  Ai-jen Poo | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
February 26, 2021 at 7:02 PM

You’re Invited: #MakeCareCount Virtual Event

National Domestic Workers Alliance Join us March 1 at 7:30pm EST for the #MakeCareCount Virtual Event. Hello, John. The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed all the cracks and breaks within our society: A fragile economy. An inadequate healthcare system. Millions of essential workers — most of whom are…
  Paola Luisi | Families Belong Together · [email protected]
February 24, 2021 at 8:28 PM

Families left to freeze in Texas detention centers

Hello John! Families and children are freezing in ICE detention centers in Texas and across the Southern U.S. John, I’ll get right to the point: Asylum-seekers in ICE detention centers in Texas and across the Southern United States are living in dire conditions--and it’s not just because of the …
  Jess Morales Rocketto | Families Belong Together · [email protected]
February 22, 2021 at 4:48 PM

Re: How you can help thousands of asylum seekers at the border--TODAY

Hello John! Asylum-seekers at the border need your support this week--donate today to keep families together. John-- Because I know how much you care about reuniting families who've been left in the cold by Trump's cruel Remain in Mexico program, I wanted to make sure you saw my previous email. …
  Jess Morales Rocketto | Families Belong Together · [email protected]
February 18, 2021 at 7:31 PM

How you can help thousands of asylum seekers at the border--TODAY

Hello John! Asylum-seekers at the border need your support this week--donate today to keep families together. John-- we are just hours away from welcoming the first families who have spent *months* trapped by the Trump administration in tents and shelters in dangerous border cities. More than 1,…
  Celeste Faison | National Domestic Workers Alliance · [email protected]
February 17, 2021 at 6:30 PM

ACTION ALERT: President Biden and Congress Need to Hear from YOU

National Domestic Workers Alliance We need you to take action TODAY and tell President Biden and Congress to support care jobs. John - The COVID pandemic has been part of all of our lives for nearly a year. One thing that has been made clear is that care -- predominantly done by women of color an…
  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 …