Said lived a pretty typical life of a young adult in Afghanistan. He was a dedicated student and loved to participate in robotics competitions. His dad and many of his … Continue reading Family Reunited
Always Step Out in Faith
Let me begin this article by saying that the true heroes in the Sanctuary Movement are our immigrant siblings who are such vital and resilient members of our congregations and … Continue reading Always Step Out in Faith
Interfaith Advocacy Day
Join us for Oregon Interfaith Advocacy Day on Tuesday, April 29, at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Salem. Now is the time for people of faith to rise up in … Continue reading Interfaith Advocacy Day
Preventing Refugee Crises Abroad & Helping Refugees Here at Home
Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon is honored to welcome Rick Santos, President and CEO of Church World Service, to Portland in March. Rick will highlight the importance of working with newcomers … Continue reading Preventing Refugee Crises Abroad & Helping Refugees Here at Home
My Path to Citizenship
With a broken heart but a suitcase full of dreams and opportunities, I decided to immigrate to the United States in 2016. The thought of leaving Cuba and starting a … Continue reading My Path to Citizenship
Interfaith Advocacy Day 2021
JOIN US FOR THE FIRST-EVER VIRTUAL INTERFAITH ADVOCACY DAY ON MAY 25! REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED There is power in knowledge and strength in numbers. Attend issue briefs and workshops … Continue reading Interfaith Advocacy Day 2021
DACA During COVID-19: A Zoom Webinar by SOAR Legal
With COVID-19, many people have concerns surrounding DACA. To ensure EMO’s SOAR Immigration Legal Services answers all your questions and keeps you accurately informed with accredited information, we will host … Continue reading DACA During COVID-19: A Zoom Webinar by SOAR Legal
To the Trump Administration: Stop dismantling the refugee resettlement work, America’s greatest faith-government partnership!
Last week’s news, if not a surprise, was a shock. President Trump set the refugee limit at 18,000 for the coming year, advancing the administration’s sustained effort to dislodge faith … Continue reading To the Trump Administration: Stop dismantling the refugee resettlement work, America’s greatest faith-government partnership!