Live updates from the Family Unity Press Conference and Rally in California

Today members of CAUSA, Oregon's Immigrant Rights Coalition, OneAmerica, NWFCO, ICAN, WCAN, and ROP have joined up with immigration reform advocates from California and around the nation for a press conference

The Pacific Northwest organizations along with more than one thousand other advocates and organizations from around the nation will converge on Santa Clara University this afternoon where Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano is expected to speak. Those in attendance will call on the Obama Administration and the Democratic Congress to stop deporting families and keep their promise and pass immigration reform.

We will be giving you updates complete photos on the day's activities at CAUSA's Twitter page. To receive these updates, point your browser to: http://twitter.com/CAUSAOregon

UPDATES:
10/15/09

11:00am Press Conference in L.A. Get the latest photos @ http://twitter.com/CAUSAOregon

2:00pm Making signs for the March & Rally @ Santa Clara University http://twitpic.com/lnsxu.

3:00pm Lunch time! http://twitpic.com/lnuog.

4:30pm March to Santa Clara University http://twitpic.com/load0

6:45pm Arrived @ Santa Clara University for Rally to tell Janet Napolitano, Obama Administration and Congress to stop dividing families and pass Comprehensive Immigration Reform NOW.

7:20pm Police blocking #famunity marchers @ Rafael & Benton-won't let them enter University grounds.Sitdown happening now http://twitpic.com/lov4o

See all the photos by linking here.

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Photos: Family Unity Caravan Rally in Salem

These photos are of the Family Unity Caravan Rally and Dinner that took place on Wednesday evening at the First Congregational Church in Salem. The Rally took place prior to the caravans departure to California. Those in attendance included members of OneAmerica, NWFCO, ICAN, WCAN, Rural Organizing Project and CAUSA.

For up-to-the-minute information and photos from the Family Unity Caravan to California visit CAUSA's Twitter page at http://twitter.com/CAUSAOregon

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Press Conference to Kick-off Oregon Leg of Immigration Reform Caravan Today

MEDIA ADVISORY
October 14, 2009

Contact:
Francisco Lopez, Executive Director, 503.269.5694
Erik Sorensen, Communications Director, 503.488.0263


Press Conference to Kick-off Oregon Leg of Immigration Reform Caravan Today

Caravan to call on President Obama and Democratic Congress: Keep your PROMISE and pass immigration reform now

Salem, Ore.—Today, members of CAUSA, Oregon’s Immigrant Rights Coalition, will join with immigration reform advocates from California, Idaho and Washington State in a caravan that will go to California.

The caravan will join with more than one thousand other advocates from around the nation on Thursday at Santa Clara University where Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano is expected to speak. Those in attendance will call on the Obama Administration and the Democratic Congress to stop deporting families and keep their promise and pass immigration reform.

Prior to the departure from Salem today, CAUSA will hold a joint press conference at 4:00 p.m. with a dinner to follow at 5:00 p.m. Pastor Gail McDougal of the First Congregational Church in Salem will be present to give a blessing to all those departing on the journey. All immigrant rights supporters and the media are invited to attend.

STOP DEPORTING OUR FAMILIES: IMMIGRATION REFORM CAN'T WAIT!
Caravan Send-off, Press Conference & Dinner
October 14, 2009 at 4:00pm
CAUSA Headquarters
700 Marion Street NE
Salem, Oregon

The action is being organized by members of Silicon Valley Alliance for Immigration Reform, CHIRLA, OneAmerica, NWFCO, ICAN, WCAN, CAUSA and the Reform Immigration for America Campaign.


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CAUSA, Oregon's Immigrant Rights Coalition, is the largest Latino and Latina civil and human rights and advocacy organization in the Pacific Northwest. For more information, visit www.causaoregon.org We work to defend and advance immigrant rights through coordination with local, state, and national coalitions and allies.

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Oregon Immigrant Rights Coalition to join multi-state caravan to California

MEDIA ADVISORY
October 9, 2009

Contact:
Francisco Lopez, Executive Director, 503.269.5694
Erik Sorensen, Communications Director, 503.488.0263

Oregon Immigrant Rights Coalition to join multi-state caravan to California

Caravan to call on President Obama and Democratic Congress: Keep your PROMISE and pass immigration reform now
Salem, Ore.--Next Wednesday, members of CAUSA, Oregon's Immigrant Rights Coalition, will join with immigration reform advocates from California, Idaho and Washington State in a caravan that will go to California.

The caravan will join with more than one thousand other advocates from around the nation on October 15th at Santa Clara University where Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano is expected to speak. Those in attendance will call on the Obama Administration and the Democratic Congress to stop deporting families and keep their promise and pass immigration reform.

Prior to the departure from Salem, CAUSA will hold a press conference on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. with a dinner to follow at 5:00 p.m. Pastor Gail McDougal of the First Congregational Church in Salem will be present to give a blessing to all those departing on the journey. All immigrant rights supporters and the media are invited to attend.

STOP DEPORTING OUR FAMILIES: IMMIGRATION REFORM CAN'T WAIT!
Caravan Send-off, Press Conference & Dinner
October 14, 2009 at 4:00pm
CAUSA Headquarters
700 Marion Street NE
Salem, Oregon

The action is being organized by members of Silicon Valley Alliance for Immigration Reform, CHIRLA, OneAmerica, NWFCO, ICAN, WCAN, CAUSA and the Reform Immigration for America Campaign.

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CAUSA, Oregon's Immigrant Rights Coalition, is the largest Latino and Latina civil and human rights and advocacy organization in the Pacific Northwest. For more information, visit www.causaoregon.org We work to defend and advance immigrant rights through coordination with local, state, and national coalitions and allies.

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Report Finds Immigrant Workers Aid State Economy

This release comes from our allies at OneAmerica. OneAmerica is committed to the vision of a unified nation with justice for all. Their mission is to advance the fundamental principles of democracy, justice, and human rights at the local, state and national levels. For more information, visit their website at www.weareoneamerica.org

OneAmerica report finds immigrant workers aid state economy

'Building Washington's Future' first to examine immigrant worker role in Washington

SEATTLE - A new OneAmerica report - to be released at a news conference Wednesday - outlines demographic trends related to immigrants in Washington; immigrant contributions to the economy through consumption, taxes, and their use of public benefits; the role of immigrants in the workforce and their direct contributions to a variety of industries as "unskilled" workers, immigrant entrepreneurs, and H-1B visa holders.

Presenters at the news conference will speak to the impact of immigrant workers on their businesses and the state economy. The report is the first state-specific report to examine Washington's contributions of immigrants to the economy. Staff will be available to discuss key findings including Washington's national rank and recent demographic changes in foreign born; data on immigrants, tax revenue, and the use of public assistance; and the role of immigrants in the aging workforce.

WHAT: News conference
WHERE: OneAmerica future offices - 1225 S. Weller, Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98144
WHEN: Wed., April 8, 10 a.m.
RSVP: Please RSVP here or email Naomi Ishisaka

PRESENTERS:
Pramila Jayapal, Executive Director, OneAmerica
Sarah Curry, Policy and Research Associate, OneAmerica
Luis Fraga, Associate Vice Provost, UW, Director of Diversity Research Institute
Renee Radcliffe Sinclair, Executive Director, Congressional & Public Affairs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Sergio Salinas, Secretary-Treasurer, SEIU Local 6
Dr. Mo Kyson, Iraqi refugee, served as U.S. Army interpreter, highly skilled dentist, underemployed in construction industry

AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEWS
(contact information will be provided at event):
Jon Wyss, Governmental Affairs, Gebber Farms
Josh Koempel, Owner, Potentiality Farms

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