United Way of Central Oregon is putting on a free, in-person Sanctuary Promise Training & Immigration Policy Resource Sharing event on Friday, February 14th from 10 am - noon at the First Presbyterian Church in Bend (located at 230 NE 9th St). Right now we already have 66 people signed up, which is great!
Here is some information from the invitation that went out. If you have anyone in Central Oregon that you think would be a good fit for attending the training, please feel free to forward this to them.
What:
Join us for an informative training session and resource-sharing forum focused on Oregon's Sanctuary Promise Act and the evolving federal immigration policy landscape.
Who:
This event is designed for individuals working or volunteering in schools, healthcare facilities, places of worship, social services establishments, disaster/emergency response sites, and public gathering spaces.
RSVP required!
- Please RSVP by noon on 2/13 HERE
- Include your organization and/or reason for attending.
- RSVPs will be checked at the door prior to admittance.
Important:
- It is our intention to create a safe space for the sharing of this information and we are counting on all of you to help ensure that only those who come ready to learn in a non-disruptive manner and utilize this information to benefit our immigrant community members attend.
- No press, please.
- No audio/video recording permitted & no photographs of the DOJ PowerPoint slides allowed.
Details:
- Time:
- Light refreshments at 10 AM
- Training begins at 10:30 AM
- Location:
- First Presbyterian Church of Bend, 230 NE 9th St, Bend, OR 97701
Highlights:
- Training by the Oregon Department of Justice's Civil Rights Unit on Oregon's Sanctuary laws
- Resource sharing from various organizations to help navigate recent federal changes locally, including Bend Immigration Group immigration attorney + more TBA
Resources:
In the meantime, there are many resources available on this topic, but here are a few:
- Oregon Department of Justic Civil Right Unit
- Reporting Bias Hotline Phone Numbers & Form
- Sanctuary Promise Community Toolkit
- ACLU Know Your Rights website
- Immigrant Legal Resource Center Know Your Rights Toolkit
Please join us to equip yourself with the knowledge and resources to better serve your community in these changing times. We are grateful for your engagement. Please reach out with any questions.