Call Federal Officials about Special Immigration Visas for Afghans Employed by the Federal Government

by Nada Khader | Jul 20, 2021 | Blogs, Director's Blog, Immigration

The Westchester Jewish Coalition for Immigration is asking for assistance with outreach to see that Afghans employed by the federal government are granted Special Immigration Visas before we pull our troops out of Afghanistan on September 11. There are 10 families in...

Medical Volunteers Needed!

by Nada Khader | Mar 12, 2021 | Blogs, Communities & Focus Areas, Director's Blog, Economic and Human Rights, Immigration

Dear all,   I have been in touch with Pastor Jeff Geary here at the White Plains Presbyterian Church.  We need a team of medical volunteers who will help people who are going on hunger strike as an act of desperation to pressure our electeds to create a Fund for...

Fund Excluded Workers!

by Nada Khader | Sep 24, 2020 | Blogs, Communities & Focus Areas, Director's Blog, Frontpage, Immigration

WESPAC fully supports this campaign and we will be reaching out to our community partners to sign on.  This Town Hall scheduled for next Tuesday will be a great opportunity for us to learn more about the campaign as we move to promote this urgently needed fund for...

#NYUNITED CAMPAIGN

by Nada Khader | May 12, 2020 | Blogs, Director's Blog, Immigration

Now, more than ever, New Yorkers must stand united against fear and xenophobia, and our elected officials must stand ready to ensure every New Yorker across the state can access the essential services they need to keep their families safe and secure, regardless of...

Police, ICE and Immigrant Safety in Westchester County

by Nada Khader | Sep 25, 2019 | Blogs, Communities & Focus Areas, Director's Blog, Economic and Human Rights, Immigration, Movement Building

PANEL DISCUSSIONPolice, ICE and Immigrant Safety in Westchester CountyTuesday, October 22nd at 6pm • Yonkers Riverfront Library • 1 Larkin Center in Yonkers, NY 10701PANELISTSJoseph CastelliPolice Chief, White Plains Police DepartmentJohn J. MuellerActing Police...

Westchester Social Justice Forum 2018!

by Nada Khader | Mar 15, 2018 | Blogs, Communities & Focus Areas, Criminal Justice, Director's Blog, Economic and Human Rights, Immigration, Militarism and Foreign Policy, Movement Building, Racial Justice

For all details please visit: https://www.westchestersocialforum.org/