#ShutDownBerks Interfaith Vigil—January 27, Leesport
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The US Detention Center Where Sick Children Receive ‘The Bare Minimum’ (Berks)
The Guardian At the Berks Family Residential Center, an immigrant detention facility in Leesport, Pennsylvania, advocates and former detainees say it’s normal for children held there to have health problems. One mother, who asked to use her middle name Arely, told … Continued
#ShutDownBerks Community Action—November 3, Harrisburg
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Artist Michelle Angela Ortiz (Familias Separadas) is co-organizing a state-wide community action against family detention in our state with the Shut Down Berks Coalition on Saturday, November 3rd in Harrisburg. 1pm at the Capitol steps: The action/ press conference will take … Continued
Familias Separadas Public Art Installations in Harrisburg—October 26-November 18
Based on the interviews of 5 mothers formerly detained at the Berks family prison, artist Michelle Angela Ortiz has created 8 large-scale public art installations highlighting the messages and portraits of the mothers and their children. All eight installations will … Continued
Mobilization & Rally to #EndFamilyDetention—August 20, Harrisburg
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From the #ShutDownBerks Coalition (https://www.facebook.com/ShutDownBerksCoalition/): Governor Wolf has the power to #ShutDownBerks but he refuses to take any action. Enough is Enough. He must end family detention in PA NOW! So we’re taking this campaign straight to his door. Join … Continued
Granny Caravan Vigil at the Berks County Detention Center—July 31, Leesport
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As part of their nationwide caravan the group, Grannies Respond, will be stopping in Pennsylvania and with members of the Shut Down Berks Coalition will hold a vigil in front of the Berks County Detention Center followed by Harrisburg stop the next day. Grannies … Continued