Helping Immigrants: Local Organizations
April 21, 2018 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Resources for immigrants in Contra Costa County will be featured at an April 21 forum at Diablo Valley College from 3:00-4:30 p.m. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Diablo Valley, the forum will be held in the DVC Community Conference Center and will feature speakers from the following organizations:
Nicole Zapata representing East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy (EBASE) and Raise the Roof in Contra Costa
EBASE focuses on building a just economy in the East Bay based on good jobs and healthy communities. EBASE convenes Raise the Roof, a coalition of community, labor, and faith organizations, which works to ensure that everyone has a home as well as a sense of safety and belonging.
Tony Bravo representing the Contra Costa Immigrant Rights Alliance CCIRA seeks to end ICE collaboration in Contra Costa and to promote immigrant rights, inclusion and spirit of welcome in cities throughout the county.
William Colin representing Stand Together Contra CostaThe mission of Stand Together, in partnership with Contra Costa County, philanthropy and community-based organizations, provides rapid-response legal services to ensure that all people in the county are afforded the rights established in the Constitution.
The Saturday, April 21, forum is free to the public and light refreshments will be served. Parking is available in Lot 7, off of Golf Club Road.
For more information: League of Women Voters of Diablo Valley at info@LWVDV.org