Takeaways from the January Keeping it Local Zoom Program "The Current Immigrant Refugee Experience in Champaign County"

At the Jan. 25 Keeping it Local program, leaders of four immigration-refugee service and support organizations in our county shared their insights and experience about the issues facing immigrants and refugees and the services and programs available to support them. They also offered important ways community members can be involved:
 
1. Know that your voice matters. Stay informed. Take actions like these: Urge your members of Congress to rein in ICE and the Customs and Border Patrol to stop their violence now. Encourage your legislators to restore the Refugee Resettlement System.
 
2. Show your immigrant and refugee neighbors that they are not alone. Spend time with them in the community. Support a friend and help people take back their sovereignty.
 
3. There is power in coalition building, and potential allies are everywhere. Find yours in neighborhoods, workplaces, faith-based organizations, clubs, schools, or friends.
 
To learn more about the services our four presenters provide or to offer to help, see Immigration Resources in the Issues section of our website. 

If you were unable to attend this informative session, the video of this panel discussion is available on our League’s YouTube site. ​