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National Immigration Law Center: DHS re-releases no-match rule; fails to correct fundamental flaws in proposal

New Resource: Anti-Defamation League launches immigration website


Sun-Times: Enforcement-only immigration legislation won't work
 
 
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IN THIS ISSUE: March 25, 2008
College-Bound Youth Group: Recruitment Party and Scholarship Applications
Community Forum: Raids and Arrests Forum Draws Crowd of Over 100
Advocacy Alert: Tell Your US Representative to Oppose the SAVE Act!
Community Partner Announcements
 COLLEGE-BOUND YOUTH GROUP
C-BYG Recruitment Party and
Scholarship Application
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The College-Bound Youth Group is having a recruitment party:
  • Open to all high-school and college students
  • FREE music and food!
  • Lean about scholarships, college workshops, and more
C-BYG Recruitment Party

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C-BYG Scholarship Application now Available!

The college-bound youth group is now accepting applications from high school seniors and college freshmen for the group's scholarship. No social security number is required. Applications must be postmarked by April 15, 2008.

To apply, download the application here

For more information, e-mail cbyg@latinospro.org
or call Melissa at 312-850-9376

 COMMUNITY  FORUM
Community Forum Icon Raids and Arrests Forum Draws Big Crowd

Latinos Progresando's March community forum, put on in partnership with Erie Nieghborhood House, drew a crowd of over 100 audience members and respresentatives from major media outlets to Epiphany Church last Wednesday.  LP would like to thank Erie House and all of our our co-sponsors and volunteers for their help in organizing this very successful  event!

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For more information about community forums, e-mail Hallie at hallie@latinospro.org
ADVOCACY ALERT!
Advocacy Icon Tell Your US Representative to
Oppose the SAVE Act!

From Interfaith Worker Justice:

Representative Heath Shuler (D-NC) introduced the Secure America through Verification and Enforcement Act (SAVE Act), H.R. 4088, in November 2007.  This bill would seek to use workplaces as immigration-enforcement mechanisms but would not offer protections to workers, either U.S. citizens or immigrants, from unscrupulous employers. 

Call the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to speak to your representative, or send them an e-mail here. Tell them the SAVE Act would hurt our workforce and would not fix our broken immigration system.

Click here to learn more about the SAVE Act and read the letter the Low Wage Immigrant Worker Coalition sent to members of the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Conference call on new SSA No-Match Rule

The Department of Homeland Security has released a new no-match rule that could move the government closer to sending thousands of employment ineligibility notices based on employee social security numbers. (See 'News and Resources' section of this e-mail for more info)

The National Immigration Law Center is organizing a conference call this Thursday, March 27th,  to discuss this development.

To register for the conference call, click here.

COMMUNITY PARTNER ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Partner Organizations
 
To submit your event or announcement for posting in this section, please send an e-mail to eblast@latinospro.org with "e-blast" in the subject line. E-blasts are compiled on Thursday of the week preceeding the Tuesday they are sent.

Make a Difference in a Child's Life!

"Stepping into Your Shoes":
Share Your Profession with Latino Youth

"Stepping into Your Shoes" is a project that provides an opportunity for low-income, minority youth to job shadow a professional in their dream field.  Studies have shown that many Latino students do not complete high school or college, and this opportunity will give them a window to see what is possible if they stay in school and follow their dreams!

We are looking for professionals that would be willing to share 3-6 hours with the student on a mutually convenient date, give the student the opportunity to see what you do on a typical day, introduce him or her to the staff, answer his or her questions, etc.

If you are interested in being a part of this unique opportunity, or you would like more information, please contact Claudia Beltran at 312-671-7755 or claudia_beltran@yahoo.com.

Nonprofits. News. New Media.

"Even when it seems I can't take time to be away from the office, Community Media Workshop's programs remind me why professional development is so important to reignite my passion for the mission at work in the nonprofit world."


Staff and volunteer nonprofit communicators learn the nuts and bolts of communicating with the news media and connecting with new media at the 12th annual Making Media Connections conference.

Find out who's coming to connect, check out our pre-conference training workshops, and sign up at www.communitymediaworkshop.org/mmc2008, Or call 312-344-6400

· Register Now for MMC 2008
· Keynotes & Presenters
· Wednesday Workshops
· Thursday Panels



Community Media Workshop
at Columbia College
600 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605
Tel: 312-344-6400
Fax: 312-344-6404
Email: cmw@newstips.org
http://www.newstips.org
http://communitymediaworkshop.org/mmc2008

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Community Partner Job Announcements:

Community Counseling Centers of Chicago
Case Manager Needed

 

Located in the city of Chicago, we are respected throughout the Chicagoland area for our services to the community.  An established behavioral healthcare agency with eight locations and a variety of service programs, Community Counseling Centers of Chicago, is seeking a Case Manager with client care experience. 

 

Responsibilities will include interviewing and evaluating clients prior to the appointment.   Additionally, the Case Manager will take all vital signs and enter information in computerized client record prior to psychiatric appointments.

 

Requirements include a Bachelors Degree and experience with client care, as well as ability to work cooperatively within the Agency and outside social service providers.  As there will be work within the community as well, the Case Manager must maintain personal vehicle, valid IL driver's license, good driving record and vehicle insurance.

 

Interested candidates should apply online at www.c4chicago.org/Careers.

EOE, M/F

 

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Learning Center
Urban Initiative Program Coordinator

We are seeking a responsible, highly organized individual to join our urban initiative team to assist with community food system projects and urban agriculture training. At least three years of related experience is required.  This position starts at 20 hours a week in April 2008 with the possibility of a full-time position with benefits by July 2008.

Applications must be received by 3/15/08. Visit
www.learngrowconnect.org and click on "Now Hiring" for the full job description and application info.

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Social Security Administration
Contact Representative
  • Assists people receiving Social Security benefits.
  • Processes applications for Social Security numbers/cards.
  • Resolves problems; does computer inputs to make correct payments.

                 QUALIFICATIONS:

  •  U.S. citizen.
  • Excellent communication skills & ability to deal with the public.
  •  4 year college undergraduate degree, or 90 semester hours and 6 months specialized experience in customer service, or 3 years work experience similar to the work described above.   
 
                 E-mail your resume in Microsoft Word format to ricardo.acevedo@ssa.gov

 Please show in your e-mail where it is you would like to work, city and state, so I can forward the resume to that part of the country.  

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Want to Get Involved?
 
Latinos Progresando benefits hugely from the work of our dedicated volunteers.  To find out about volunteering, contact the appropriate program coordinator below:

Legal Sevices:                                          marcy@latinospro.org
College-Bound Youth Group:            melissa@latinospro.org
Teatro Americano:                                melissa@latinospro.org
Community Forums/Advocacy:     hallie@latinospro.org
Development/Administrative:        laseago@latinospro.org
About Latinos Progresando

Latinos Progresando, a nonprofit organization based in Pilsen and Little Village, serves immigrants through the highest-quality, low-cost legal immigration services, community education and engagement, and advocacy/organizing around just immigration policy.

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