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Dear John, 

Over the last few days, our thoughts have been with the people of Los Angeles. We see your courage to stand up against aggressive ICE actions that strip families apart and dehumanize immigrants in our communities. We are outraged that the Trump administration continues to demonstrate authoritarian tactics by calling on military forces to escalate tensions and silence the right of people to protest unjust actions. We know that this unnecessary enforcement will have long-term effects on the health and wellness of immigrant families including the 1 in 2 California children who have an immigrant parent. And the push in Congress to cut Medicaid and SNAP programs in order to increase funding for more immigration enforcement will only put more people in harm. We pledge to continue to defend access to health and food services for immigrant families and we are ready to ensure that they receive needed resources. We call on journalists to document and tell the truth of what is happening on the ground and on local and state lawmakers to continue resisting the unjust federal enforcement actions. We believe in the power of community resistance and stand with our California partners to continue to protect immigrant families. 

In this week’s newsletter:

• Train-the-Trainer Applications
  
• Bi-Weekly Resilience Sessions

Are you looking for ways to help immigrant families navigate complex public benefits systems? Join Protecting Immigrant Families (PIF) this July for a free, four-part train-the-trainer series designed to equip frontline staff with the knowledge and tools to support immigrant families in accessing public benefits like Medicaid, SNAP, and others. 

Learn How To:

• Address community concerns about public charge
• Explain eligibility rules and public benefits processes
• Understand the intersection of immigration and benefits policy
• Share accurate, empowering messages with immigrant families
• Access multilingual materials and practical resources
• Connect with and learn from fellow advocates

Dates and Details:

• July 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
• Virtual | Offered in English (Spanish-language training will be offered in September)
•  Deadline to Apply: Friday, June 27th at 5:00pm EST

Apply by Friday, June 27 at 5 PM EST – Space is limited!

Apply Here

Next Friday, June 20, at 1:00 PM ET is our final session of “Moving Stillness: Grounding in Times of Chaos,” a free bi-weekly virtual space to recharge your batteries, find healing in community, and build balance in turbulent times. Chalene Jones (Taijiwithchalene.com) will facilitate Taiji and Qi Gong practices, as well as reflective space to help advocates feel restored and revitalized for the work ahead. To help prepare you, Chalene has shared two videos demonstrating the kinds of movements we’ll engage in in each session. Sessions will be held every other week through June. All levels and abilities are welcome! No equipment or experience necessary. Check out the videos below to learn more and practice on your own, and register for upcoming sessions.

Seated Grounding Flow 

Standing Tiger Walk

Register Here

Active Member Only Toolkits

Become an Active Member

Protecting Immigrant Families Coalition
P.O. Box 34573
Washington, DC 20043
United States

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