Free 90-minute interactive session designed to help current and aspiring educators and staff of community groups learn, act, and advocate for equitable education for immigrant students and families. These sessions are open to all community members engaged in educational settings or in partnership with institutions of learning. Register from the link at left. Questions or […]
This free virtual course -- to be held on three Thursdays in February -- aims to equip educators in PreK-2nd grade settings with tools and knowledge to better support our immigrant students and immigrant families. The module will encourage educators to examine their own stances and assumptions about immigration and adopt a strengths-based approach to […]
Tenants of the Kingston Housing Authority and renters using Section 8 benefits have rights! Find out what they are. Free. No registration required. Snacks will be provided. Questions: call 845-402-0255.
Pastry fans, this is for you! 20 home bakers sharing their tasty treats. Free admission and coffee. $5 delectables with proceeds to UIDN. Plus, wine service by Sam Hewitt of Shattered.
Capacitación sobre sus derechos, presentada por un abogado. La presentación cubrirá los derechos que tienen las personas en Estados Unidos, independientemente de su estatus migratorio, cómo se aplican en un encuentro con ICE u otras agencias de seguridad, y cómo hacerlos valer. Habrá una sesión de preguntas y respuestas después de la presentación. Es necesario […]
This training will detail recognition and accreditation -- the Department of Justice (DOJ) certification -- that allows non-attorney staff and volunteers with non-profit groups to provide immigration legal services and represent clients before agencies of DHS. The training will be led by Hajra Ilyas, New York Immigration Coalition. Registration closes December 2, 1 pm. Free.
Financial Support Sponsored Immigrants May Not Know They Qualify For: Understanding the USCIS Form I-864 Affidavit of Support in Family-Sponsored Cases Sponsored immigrants may be entitled to meaningful financial support—but advocates often don’t realize it. In this session, advocates and nonprofit service providers will learn about Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, which can be used […]
Someone calls to tell you they’ve been detained or that a friend was picked up by ICE. How can you help? What evidence do you gather? What do you argue? What arguments can you expect DHS to make? Should you even take this case? How do you prepare for the hearing? This training will […]
Register by Sunday, March 15, for this free series, How do we support immigrants in Hudson Valley schools? Designed for ALL school employees, participants will meet virtually on two Wednesdays, April 15 and 22, 6-8:30pm and in person on Saturday, May 2, 10am-2pm, at SUNY New Paltz. There will be a 1-hour assignment prior to […]
Maria, a 17 year old Mayan girl, lives and works with her parents on a coffee plantation in the foothills of an active volcano in Guatemala. Anarranged marriage awaits her: her parents have promised her to Ignacio, the plantation overseer. But Maria doesn’t sit back and accept her destiny. Pepe, a young coffee cutter who […]