Tell Lawmakers: Support immigrant and refugee families!

Act Now

Tell lawmakers to support immigrant and refugee families.

Immigrants and refugees are facing more challenges in Oregon than ever. Between struggling to afford the basic necessities, worrying about the federal government, and a climate of fear and misinformation, these families who have already faced so many challenges urgently need our support.

For years, grassroots and community based organizations received newly arrived immigrant Oregonians without any coordination or infrastructure, causing new Oregonian families to struggle to find resources and meet their most basic needs when they arrive in our state. Fortunately, by supporting newly arrived Oregonian families with additional case management and stabilization services, our state has alleviated pressure on the mainstream housing and emergency shelter system in Oregon.

Oregon State Senate Bill 149 (SB 149), “Oregon’s New Neighbors Coordinated Access Act”, funds this proven successful collaboration among groups working with a number of new Oregonian communities. It ensures these programs have the support they need to create long-term success for immigrants and refugees in Oregon by strengthening the collaboration between refugee resettlement agencies and community-based organizations that are working with Oregon’s newest neighbors.

Tell your Representatives: Vote Yes on SB 149!

People move — and like any new neighbor, a little bit of support and welcome goes a long way for our refugee and immigrant neighbors. This bill is an opportunity for Oregon to choose to invest in welcoming its newest neighbors well. In a time of great uncertainty for this community, SB 149 will mean that a new generation of Oregonians feels safer and welcomed in our beautiful state.

Act now: Write your Legislator — Vote Yes on SB 149!

[The Form Label field is hidden on ACLU message action forms]

Your Message

Use the form to send a message to your lawmakers.

Subject

Dear Lawmakers,

Immigrant and refugee Oregonians are facing unprecedented struggles: Persecution from the federal government, struggling to make ends meet, on top of the challenges that brought them to Oregon.

By supporting newly arrived immigrant Oregonian families, refugee Oregonians, and having additional case management and stabilization available for those who need it, Oregon can alleviate pressure on the mainstream housing and emergency shelter system in Oregon.

SB 149 funds a proven successful program ensuring that when a new community member arrives with their children, they will not wait outside for the estimated 6+ months it currently takes to be supported through mainstream shelter and housing services.

Message Body

Immigrants' contributions to our economy, our schools, our churches, our communities are immeasurable.

This bill is an opportunity for Oregon to choose to invest in welcoming its newest neighbors well. In a time of great uncertainty for this community, your vote for SB 149 will mean that a new generation of Oregonians feels safer and welcomed in our beautiful state.

Thank you for your time and thoughtful consideration.

Sincerely,

[First Name] [Last Name]

Your Information

All data you enter here will be shared with the message recipient along with your message, per our privacy statement.

Salutation *

(required by some officials)

ABOUT HONORIFIC TITLES

Many public officials use "web mail forms" that this system will send your message to, so you don't have to visit their web sites to communicate with them. The systems that some of these officials use requires that the honorific field be used (Mr., Mrs., Miss, etc.).

Unfortunately, we do not have control of which honorific titles are presented as options. We must adhere to what the officials are using in order for your message to be delivered.

Alternate Salutation

Most elected officials’ constituent email systems accept a very limited set of salutations. Please select the one you would most prefer.

First name *

Last name *

E-mail address *

Address *

Address Line 2

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Phone *

Phone Type *

Show my name in a list of action takers.

Sign me up for ACLU emails so I can stay informed and take action to protect people's rights.

I agree to receive calls and texts (including automated recurring text messages) from the ACLU and its state affiliates at the number I provided above about ways to take action and support the ACLU organizations. Message & Data Rates May Apply. Text STOP to quit. Privacy Statement

Leave this field blank

Tell Lawmakers: Support immigrant and refugee families!

Act Now

Recent participants