From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org):
Right now, Congress is considering legislation that would fund the federal government after the current funding expires on December 3rd. This includes funding for the U.S. resettlement program and resources for local communities to welcome refugees. As the United States welcomes Afghans, communities need support to ensure that our new neighbors have what they need to integrate and thrive. Congress has an important role to play in securing the necessary investments to rebuild the U.S. resettlement program stronger and better than before. It is equally imperative that Congress pass legislation, called an Afghan Adjustment Act, that would facilitate integration for our new Afghan neighbors and ensure they have the chance to apply to become lawful permanent residents.
Join us in urging Members of Congress to robustly fund the resettlement program and pass an Afghan Adjustment Act today!
Here are the top ways to take action:
- Contact Your Members of Congress: Go to https://cwsglobal.org/action-alerts/urgent-take-action-urge-congress-to-support-our-communities-in-welcoming-refugees-pass-an-afghan-adjustment-act/ to send an email or call your Members of Congress.
- Write an Op-Ed/LTE: Consider writing an op-ed or LTE for your local media outlets supporting welcoming Afghans using this guide which includes guidance, sample op-eds, and additional resources as well as these talking points.
- Build a Locally Welcoming Infrastructure: Use this new toolkit to create an equitable and welcoming environment in your local community. This new toolkit includes tips to mobilize a multi-sector response group, creating a We Welcome Fund, share messages of welcome, and change policy at the federal, state, and local levels.
Thank you for taking action – and please share this information with your networks!
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