"The March for America: Change Takes Courage. Good Jobs and Full Citizenship for ALL America's Families."
National March in Washington DC to support Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Save the date! GALEO & GLAHR are coordinating buses which will leave Atlanta on Saturday, 3/20/10 and return Monday, 3/22/10.
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Greetings!
There has been lots of activities around immigration reform and the upcoming 2010 Census. We hope this newsletter will provide you with some ideas on how you can make a difference. Please see the information included and take action! Your voice of reason is needed and your help is needed with the 2010 Census.
Thank you!
Jerry Gonzalez
Executive Director of GALEO
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March 21, 2010: Destination Washington DC
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GALEO and GLAHR are making preparations for coordinating buses that will leave from Atlanta on Saturday, 3/20/10 late in the PM and return on Monday, 3/22/10 early AM. There will be no overnight lodging as we will sleep both ways on the bus to and from Washington DC to be a part of this historic march pushing for comprehensive immigration reform.
Please save the dates and we will get back with you with more details on costs and how to reserve your spot!
In the meantime, please promote the texting campaign by inviting your friends and family to
text "Justice" or "Justicia" to 69866. We will grow the movement for
immigration reform only with YOUR help!
Si se puede!
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Volunteers needed for business canvassing!
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 The GA Latino Complete Count Committee's Business sub-committee is requesting volunteers for business canvassing.
Volunteers are needed to approach businesses with high percentage of Latino clientele or large number of Latino employees to display 2010 Census posters and materials in their place of business.
We are targeting areas in Gwinnett, Cobb, DeKalb, Hall and Whitfield Counties, but also welcome other efforts in other parts of the state. There has been a preliminary schedule drafted and is still changing with more additions. The business canvassing will include Tuesdays and Saturdays from 11 AM until 3 PM.
Please contact Alejandro Coss, President of the Mexican American Business Chamber and Vice Chair of the GA Latino Complete Count Committee in order for you to coordinate your volunteer efforts with us. He may be reached by email at acoss@mexicanchamber.org or by phone at 770.441.7581.
Please volunteer for us to be able to ensure a complete count of the Latino community in Georgia! |
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2010 Cenus Road Tour Latino Stops in Georgia
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 Save the dates! Encourage people to come learn about the 2010 Census! - Mexican Consulate, Monday, 2/22/10, 8:30 AM - 10 AM
- LAA, Monday, 2/22/10, 11 AM - 2 PM
- Plaza Santa Fe, Friday, 2/26/10, 4 PM - 8 PM
- Plaza Fiesta, Sunday, 2/28/10, 12 PM - 4 PM
More information will be posted online here:
http://www.galeo.org/event_listing.php
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Remember that YOUR voice is needed! - Volunteers are needed for business canvassing!
- Promote the texting campaign by encouraging people to text "JUSTICE" to 69866!
- Forward this email to all your friends and family in Georgia!
- Save the dates for the highlighted events!
THANK YOU,
Jerry Gonzalez
Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials (GALEO)
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Reform Immigration for America!
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Join the national movement.
Text "JUSTICE" or "JUSTICIA" to 69866 and be a part of the national movement for action on immigration reform.
Promote this simple act with all of your friends and family! You may also sign up for email alerts at www.reformimmigrationforamerica.orgBe a part of the change we need! Si se puede! |
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"Si Te Cuentan, Tu Cuentas!" Census Art/Essay Contest
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"Si Te Cuentan, Tu Cuentas!" Census Art/Essay Contest: The Georgia Latino Complete Count Committee extends the deadline for the contest and announces some of the prizes. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 15, 2010 Atlanta, GA - The Georgia Latino Complete Count Committee (GLCCC) has extended the deadline for the "Si Te Cuentan, Tu Cuentas!" Census Art/Essay Contest to engage the community in raising awareness about the importance of the 2010 Census in their communities and in the state of Georgia. The new deadline for entries will be March 1st. Online voting deadline will remain the same for March 5th. Prizes include the following: Division 1: Grades K-5, 1st Place: $50 American Express Gift CardDivision 2: Grades 6-8, 1st Place: $75 Target Gift CardDivision 3: Grades 9-12, 1st Place: $100 Best Buy Gift CardDivision 4: Adult, 1st Place: $200 Best Buy Gift CardThe GLCCC Contest is open to all students and adults residing in the state of Georgia regardless of race or ethnicity. However, it is geared to raise awareness about the Census within the Latino community. Entries will judged by official GLCCC judges and also by voters on www.latino2010.org . The deadline for contest entries is now on March 1, 2010. The deadline for online voting is March 5, 2010 and a reception for contest winners will be held on March 20, 2010. For additional information on the news that is the subject of this release contact Maria Duarte or visit www.latino2010.org . Contact: Maria Duarte, GLCCC Vice-Chair & Program coordinator for GALEO, 404-745-2433, maria@galeo.org.
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GALEO Institute for Leadership continues to accept applications!
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| GALEO continues to accept applications for the GALEO Institute for Leadership, Spring 2010.
GALEO has implemented the GALEO Institute for Leadership to focus upon the leadership development of the Latino community across our state. The seminars are open to all persons, regardless of their racial or
ethnic background. Diverse participants with appropriate language
proficiency are encouraged to apply. The leadership sessions are more
beneficial to all when the group represents a wide ethnic diversity. EVERYONE is encouraged to apply.
The deadline to apply has been extended until Monday, March 1, 2010. at 5:00 P.M.
The following sites will conduct the leadership sessions in the following languages:
- Atlanta Metro-Refugee & Family Services (English)
Applications are available online at the following link:
http://www.galeo.org/institute4leadership.php |
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