Engagement Menu
Hi Immigrant Food Friends,
Each week, we send you 5 ways to engage with immigrants. Whether through donations, volunteering, or educating yourself, you can make a difference! Share this email with friends, family and colleagues, and if you are not subscribed, make sure to visit our website immigrantfood.com and join our community!
In this week‘s Engagement Menu, you’ll find volunteering, donating, and events that support the immigrant community.
#UnitedAtTheTable
– The Immigrant Food Team
To learn about our 5 NGO impact partners, see here: https://immigrantfood.com/engage/impact-partners/
1. Volunteer: Mary House
Mary House | Ongoing
Mary House has supported low-income immigrant and refugee families in the DC area for over 40 years. Volunteers can assist with the After School Program by helping with homework and activities or support the Food and Clothing Program by sorting donations.
2. Donate: Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)
Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)| Ongoing
Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is an international nonprofit dedicated to protecting unaccompanied and separated children, ensuring they have legal representation and that their rights are upheld as they seek safety.
3. Read: Illegally Yours
Illegally Yours | Ongoing
TV writer Rafael Agustín shares a hilarious and heartfelt memoir about discovering he was undocumented as a teen and how that revelation reshaped his understanding of identity, family, and the true meaning of being American.
4. Watch: A Better Life
A Better Life| Ongoing
An undocumented Mexican gardener in Los Angeles struggles to build a stable future for his teenage son. When his truck is stolen, they must navigate a harsh city to reclaim their livelihood and mend their bond.
5. Attend: Manicurist's Daughter Book Talk
Manicurist’s Daughter Book Talk |Saturday, April 26, 2:30-4PM| American University (Room TBD), 4400 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20016
Join author Susan Lieu for an intimate conversation about her memoir The Manicurist’s Daughter, exploring themes of resilience, family, and identity.