ENGAGEMENT MENU
ENGAGEMENT MENU
Each week, we share 5 new ways to engage with immigrants. Whether through donations, volunteering, or educating yourself, you can make a difference! If you are not subscribed to our newsletter, go to the bottom of this page and sign up to receive the below 5 action items in your inbox every Sunday!
In this week‘s Engagement Menu, you’ll find volunteering, donating, and events that support the immigrant community.
#UnitedAtTheTable
Women'a Refugee Commission
WRC catalyzes transformative change to protect and empower women, children, and youth displaced by conflict and crisis. Their focus areas include Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights as well as Gender and Social Inclusion.
Darializa Avila Chevalier Refuses to Fit in Your Box
Immigrantly
Immigrantly sits with Darializa Avila Chevalier, Democratic nominee for New York’s Congressional District and potentially the first Dominican woman ever elected to Congress if she wins in November. She shares her experience of arriving at Columbia University as a low-income Afro-Latina and breaking into the political scene.
Shooting Kabul
by N.H. Senzai
In the summer of 2001, Fadi’s parents made the difficult decision to leave Afghanistan and move to the United States. In their journey out of the country, chaos causes his little sister Miriam to be separated from the family. While adjusting to new life in the United States during the tragedy of 9/11, Fadi tries to find a way to bring his sister to his new home.
Latinas Leading Tomorrow (LLT)
In-Person Opportunities
LLT empowers Latina students in MD & VA through free, bilingual programs in STEM, leadership, and personal development. Volunteers support young women through workshops, after-school programs, and college mentorship.
Race In Transit Book Talk
Tuesday, August 11th, 6PM (Doors @ 5:30PM)
Busboys and Poets 14th & V
Authors Randa Tawil and Amy Fallas share more about the “migration infrastructures’ that displaced, enabled, and restricted movement”. Doors open at 5:30pm and the event begins at 6pm; Free to attend.