Ecumenical Advocacy Days Announcement
A Place to Call Home: Immigrants, Refugees, and Displaced Peoples
Let mutual love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it. -Hebrews 13:1-2
ONLY 15 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER AT THE REDUCED RATE!
EAD has extended the reduced registration rate until Feb 26th!
Register Now at www.advocacydays.org
March 19 - 22, 2010 in Washington D.C.
Worship, study and dialogue with hundreds of people of faith then join us as we go to Capitol Hill to advocate for our members of Congress to remedy these global injustices.
March for America: Change takes Courage and Faith
EAD, the Interfaith Immigration Coalition and numerous organizations are collaborating on a powerful rally taking place on Sunday, March 21st at 2pm on the West Lawn of the Capital. EAD will provide transportation to any and all conference attendees who would like to participate in this historic demonstration of our commitment to Comprehensive Immigration Reform!
Join fellow Advocates in calling for Immigration Reform now! It is the perfect way to stay energized about your lobby visits Monday morning!
EAD Topic Update: Dentention Center Reforms
Advocates across the country developed a strong network and have been in conversation with immigration officials for years seeking changes in detention policies. Recently, those advocates have seen positive results as DHS ICE committed itself to Immigration Detention Reform on October 6, 2009.
Read more on our Topic Updates Page.
Student Scholarship Opportunities at EAD2010
Are you a student looking for ways to become more involved in your world? Join other students and Young Adults at EAD this March. Scholarships to attend are available!
To apply, email your name, phone number, home congregation and denomination, amount you anticipate needing, and a brief paragraph about the reason why you would like to attend Advocacy Days and why you are applying for scholarship assistance. Please submit this information to scholarships@advocacydays.org.
For further information contact Ecumenical Advocacy Days at: info@advocacydays.org or 202-481-6942
Ecumenical Advocacy Days, c/o Church World Service, 110 Maryland Ave NE Suite 404, Washington DC 20002
