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Immigrant Justice and Action Within Our Reach: Next Steps

Immigrant Justice

On Friday night at Qabbalat Shabbat we heard special guest Gladys Vega, CEO of La Colaborativa, speak about immigration issues close to home in Chelsea, as well as a few TI congregants who also shared their experiences with immigration justice. Watch a video recording.

Here are six actions you can take:

  1. Volunteer in the La Colaborativa food pantry
  2. Receive training on how to be a witness in Chelsea, helping to prevent the disappearing of people without accountability
  3. We are seeking lawyers of any kind to support and advise the La Colaborativa community as they navigate this situation
  4. Offer a place in your home to individuals needing to move and seek safety
  5. Join our Immigrant Justice listserv to stay up to date with our legislative opportunities in partnership with MIRA, JALSA, and many others
  6. Donate to support the “Whatever It Takes Campaign.” Donations go directly to La Colaborativa’s critical stabilization services and triage teams.

If you are interested in any of the above, please complete this google form.

Action Within Our Reach Followup

On Sunday, March 30 at the Action Within Our Reach event, we presented a slideshow outlining the many ways that Tikkun Central is making an impact, including all the existing teams and initiatives. View the slideshow to find an opportunity for you to participate, or refer to the list below.

  • Immigrant Justice: We are currently very active in a multitude of ways. Let Susanna Stern know if you want to be on a listserv for opportunities, or complete this form.
  • Gun Violence Prevention and Recovery: Thursday, April 10 at 7:00 p.m. Strategy meeting at Temple Israel. Let Danielle Wald know if you’d like to attend. Register here for the Mother’s Day Walk for Peace (Sunday, May 11).
  • Greater Boston Interfaith Organization: Multiple April trainings for “Organizing Power,” diving deep into learning how power shapes political decision-making in Greater Boston and beyond, and how you can make an impact. Register here. Contact Anne Licciardello for more information.
  • Economic Justice: Wednesday, April 30 at 6:30 p.m. at Ethiopian Cafe in Jamaica Plain. Limited spots remaining. Register here.
  • Criminal Justice Reform: Partakers College Behind Bars. Next training will be held on Thursday, May 1 at 6:00 p.m. Online. If you want to connect with a TI mentor in the meantime, contact Jen Grella.
  • Food Justice: Sunday, May 18 at 10:00 a.m. Make lunches for those in need.
  • Reproductive Justice: This group has built strong partnerships over the last year or so and engaged in many meaningful actions. We’re waiting to see how we can make the most impact in this political climate. For more information or to get on the listserv, email Deborah Seidel or Peggy Morrison.
  • Voting Rights: This group is strategizing its next move. To get more information or to be on the listserv, email Sandy Wixted.
  • TI Cares: Join the Acts of Kindness Army to be kept in the loop for upcoming opportunities. Let Dana Elisofon or Eve Alpern know.
  • Racial Equity Diversity Inclusion (REDI): Our REDI culture shift takes ongoing, everyday work. To learn how you can be part of it, contact Tali Puterman, Ellen Clegg, or Malcolm Freeman.