5th Annual Refugee and Immigrant Day at the Capitol March 7th

WHO: Organized by a coalition of agencies: Catholic Charities of Louisville, Kentucky Refugee Ministries, Americana World Community Center, the International Center of Kentucky, Adelante Hispanic Achievers, La Casita Center, Doors to Hope and the Backside Learning Center.

WHY: It is important for elected officials on all levels to be educated about immigration and the refugee resettlement program as well as the contributions refugees and immigrants make to our state. It is also a civic engagement opportunity for all Kentuckians, including newcomers in our state, to learn how to participate in our democracy.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
12:30-1 p.m. Music
1-2 p.m. Rally
2-3:30 p.m. Advocacy activities including letter writing, self-guided tours of the Capitol and optional session viewing

If you are able to join us, please REGISTER HERE: https://goo.gl/forms/LOPEnxCmKqgAaK9n1

OTHER WAYS TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT:

PARTICIPATE IN A LETTER WRITING EVENT:

-March 2nd 5-7 PM Hosted by Kentucky Refugee Ministries
Where: St. Michael Episcopal Church, 2025 Bellefonte Dr., Lexington, Kentucky 40503-2605

CALL YOUR U.S. SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVE to voice your support for refugee resettlement and immigration:
Call My Congress:
https://www.callmycongress.com/

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