Oct. 5 National Day of Dignity and Respect for Immigration Reform

immigration-reform_rallyOct. 5 National Day of Dignity and Respect for Immigration Reform

Events Planned Statewide

Contact: Ann Vanek-Dasovich   850-567-245

(STATEWIDE, Fla.) – On Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013, Florida immigrant rights supporters will join a nationwide effort to increase pressure on members of Congress to pass a comprehensive immigration reform bill by holding events statewide as part of the “Day of Dignity and Respect” for all immigrant families.  Communities across our nation will call on Congress to pass commonsense immigration reform—legislation that includes a real road map to citizenship, rules that protect workers’ rights and an end to the destruction of families through deportations.

We can’t allow Congress to continue to stall on addressing our broken immigration system. All workers deserve dignity and respect for their hard work. It’s time to put aside politics and finally create a system that reflects the values our nation was founded on—that all people, regardless of what they look like or where they were born, are created equal and deserve an equal opportunity to pursue the American Dream.

WHO:                       Immigration Reform supporters

WHAT:                     Events to encourage Immigration Reform

WHEN:                    Saturday, October 5, 2013

DETAILS:                 Please see the below for details and contact information for your local events

 

 

MIAMI

March for Dignity and Respect

Join us in Little Havana to let Congress know we want immigration reform.  Meet at Jose Marti Park at 1:00 p.m.

Jose Marti Park, 362 SW 4th, Miami

Contact: Kathy Bird, kathy@floridaimmigrant.org  – 786-210-9030

 

 

Fort Myers

 

Immigration Rally

Bring your signs and show your support for Immigration reform at 10:00 a.m.

2110 1st St, Fort Myers FL

Contact:  Dylan Shepherd; DShepherd@barackobama.com – 321-217-0916

 

 

 

 

ORLANDO

 

Groveland Rally and Vigil

Pray for immigration reform with us at 10:00 a.m.

302 W Orange St., Groveland, FL

Contact: Bridgette M. Bennett; bridgette@bennettlawcenter.com – 352-552-4321

 

Immigration Reform Day of Action

Be a part of Orlando’s support for immigration reform at 3:00 p.m.

5660 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando FL

Contact:  Dylan Shepherd; DShepherd@barackobama.com – 321-217-0916

 

 

JACKSONVILLE

 

Immigration Reform Day of Action

Show your support for immigration reform 11:00 a.m.

11969 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville FL

Contact:  Suzanne Snurpus; susan.snurpus@obamaalumni.com – 904-232-8276

 

 

PALM BEACH

 

March to Lake Worth City Hall

March with us to urge Congress to pass immigration reform with a path to citizenship at 5:00 p.m.

1121 Lucerne Ave, Lake Worth FL 33461

Contact: Pedro Alaniz; chefpedroalaniz@gmail.com –  231-838-5111

 

 

TAMPA BAY

 

Central Florida Prayer Vigil for Dignity and Respect

Join us for an all-night prayer vigil to urge Congress to pass immigration reform at 8:00 p.m.

Across the Street from First Presbyterian Church at 175 Lake Hollingsworth Dr.

Contact:  Isabel Sousa-Rodriguez; isabelsousa@floridaimmigrant.org – 239-887-7887

 

Tampa Phone bank for Earned Path to Citizenship

Registered voters will be urged to contact their Representative to support immigration reform at 12:00 p.m.

4311 W Waters Ave, Suite 402

Contact: Christopher Cano; christopherc@mifamiliavota.org – 813-767-5295

 

Additional information can also be found at www.FightForFlorida.com; www.americawantstowork.com and

 

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