For the November 2018 H-CAN monthly meeting, the Immigration and Refugees group is once again partnering with St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ardmore to host a community-building event including 3 guest speakers and a potluck dinner. The speakers are from 3 different nonprofit organizations serving local immigrant communities.
The speakers and their talk titles are as follows:
Desi Burnette, Organizer, MILPA
PA Statewide Immigration Advocacy Efforts and How We Can HelpMarisabel Isel, President, Centro de Apoyo Comunitario
What's Happening on the Ground in Our CommunitiesSteve Larin, Senior Director of Legal Services and Immigration Policy, Nationalities Service Center
The Latest on Family Separation & Detention in PA
Basic event details:
When: Sunday, Nov 18, 4-6 pm (Doors open at 3:30 pm; talks from 4-5 pm; potluck to follow)
Where: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 415 Athens Ave., Ardmore, PA
Potluck: All contributions are welcome! Consider bringing a dish that represents your cultural heritage or how you choose to self-identify. Please let event staff know if the dish is vegetarian/vegan, and whether it contains dairy, eggs, or nuts.
Kids: All ages are welcome! Free childcare provided during the talks for kids age 3+. When you RSVP please let us know if you will need childcare.
Parking: Available on the street and in two lots adjacent to the church (entrances on Athens Ave. and Wynnewood Rd.) Parking maps:
Accessibility: Accessible parking available on the street and in the lot on Athens Ave. All parts of the building are wheelchair accessible. For other accommodation requests and questions please call Sharon at (484) 452-3250 or email disabilityaccessibilityaction@gmail.com.
Free will collection: Suggested donation $5 to support the organizations providing guest speakers, and to help cover the cost of potluck supplies.
Don't forget to RSVP via Evite and be sure to include the number of guests in your group.
Spread the word! Please forward the flyer and/or Evite invitation to all who might be interested.