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
Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC)
Immigrant Legal Resource Center is a national nonprofit organization that promotes and defends the legal rights of immigrants. They help immigration law and advocacy professionals expand their expertise, train and educate immigrant communities to defend their rights, and advocate for these rights within different levels of government.
Cultural Differences
Immigrants of Indi
Hosts Fatima G and Navya discuss their experience of adapting to a new culture as immigrants. They discuss the funny stories, surprising moments, and valuable lessons that came with making sense of the cultures of their new homes.
Americanah
by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
This famous novel details young Imefelu’s departure for America where she hopes to achieve the life that she dreamt of in Nigeria. But for the first time, she has to confront what it means to be labelled black, despite her Igbo roots and background. Meanwhile the discerning man she fell in love with in Nigeria, Obinze, finds himself undocumented in London, where he tries to find his way back to Ifemelu.
The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights
In-Person and Virtual Opportunities
The Young Center supports and advocates for unaccompanied immigrant youth during deportation hearings, training volunteers to ensure children’s voices are heard and their best interests are represented.
September 30th – October 18th
Join the wonderful Expats Theatre in telling the story of four immigrants as they navigate the complexities and hurdles of integrating into American society. Through music and wit, the four characters reflect on the wide range of American culture and what it really means to be an immigrant. Tickets can be purchased through Atlas Performing Arts Center.