Project Progress Volunteer Applications and more!
M Daniela Novoa
Hello CHISPAS!
Here are a couple of opportunities that you might be interested on! We hope to see you at any of these events and at our meeting next week (Wednesday, January 18th at 7pm – Reitz 355)
CHISPAS Project Progress Volunteer Applications are Out! Applications are due January 22
Project Progress is looking for volunteers again this spring semester! We are a student-led group that has been running since 2008, teaching English to the immigrant community. Many of the people we tutor come from all over the world to work and would greatly appreciate assistance in overcoming their language barriers in a foreign land. If interested in committing at least 2 hours every week to work with different people, please see the attachment for more details. Applications are due January 22, 2012- send electronically to project.p...@gmail.com. Thank you for your interest!
(See application attached)
A Talk on Immigration, January 15, 2012 from 5-6:30 p.m
One of the hottest and most controversial issues today in the United State is Immigration. How many immigrants are there in our country and why are so many undocumented? Do taxpayers pay more for services to undocumented workers or do these workers do the jobs that most citizens won’t do and pay into our tax system? How do police deal with immigrants? Hospitals? Schools? Should immigrant students be allowed to receive federal and state aid for college? Should those who are not documented be allowed a path to become citizens?
On Sunday evening, January 15, 2012 from 5-6:30 p.m., The Harvest of Hope Foundation would like to invite you to join our discussion “Talk on Immigration – Is There a Just Solution?” at University Lutheran Church at 1826 West University Avenue in Gainesville, Florida. The event is open to the general public. Light refreshments will be served.
The fundraiser features discussions by area Immigration experts including:
5:15 – 5:20 Introduction by Philip Kellerman, President, Harvest of Hope Foundation.
5:20 – 5:50 Local Immigration Attorney Evan George will speak on the current controversy over immigration, national and state policies towards immigrants and issues affecting undocumented workers and families.
5:50 – 6:00 Laura Castanos of the Alachua Multi-County Migrant Education Program will address immigrant issues as they affect area migrant and immigrant workers and families.
6:00 - 6:10 Eric Castillo, Outreach Chair for the Campaign for an American Dream will speak about the Dream Act and the Campaign for An American Dream in which five immigrant students will walk across the country in support of immigrant rights
6:10 - 6:30 Questions & Answers session by the panel of speakers.
Admission to the event is a suggested donation of $10 for adults and $5 for students. All proceeds will benefit the Shands Migrant Emergency Fund and the Migrant Legal Fund of the Harvest of Hope Foundation.
For more information, contact Philip Kellerman, President, Harvest of Hope Foundation at ph...@harvesothope.net or call 352-262-5421. The Foundation web-site is www.harvestofhope.net
Participate in the UF MLK
CELEBRATION 2012
Join a campus-wide celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his commitment to social justice through educational programs and service initiatives that are designed to empower you to use your strengths, passions, and talents to better the lives of others and impact your community!
MLK Day of Service: Monday January 16, 2012 8:15am-12pm
The Center for Leadership and Service invites you and your organization to the
MLK Day of Service! Join with other UF community members in remembering the
legacy of Dr. King by serving in the Gainesville community. Learn about service
opportunities in Gainesville, meet new people, experience YOUR community
first-hand, and celebrate Dr. King! We will serve a light break during
registration and then disburse to different sites throughout the community.
After an hour and a half of volunteering, we will regroup for lunch, a
reflection and celebration.
Schedule:
8:15 – 8:45am Registration [light breakfast provided]
Location: Plaza of the Americas in front of Peabody Hall
9:00am SERVICE!
11:00am – 12pm Closing Ceremony, Reflection and Celebration of Dr.
King [lunch and door prizes] Location: Touchdown Terrace inside the stadium
Transportation is not provided for the event.
Register as an individual or as a group at http://www.ufmlk.org
***For more events, visit http://www.multicultural.ufl.edu/mlk/index.php
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