RISE (Refugee and Immigrant Support and Education) Task Force
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RISE welcomes people from other countries and reaches out to support folks new to our community and form friendships.
Current projects and ways to get involved:
- DIRECT SUPPORT -
Current projects and ways to get involved:
- DIRECT SUPPORT -
Working with the Fakherduin or Zaiter Family
The Fakherduins do not require direct support for day to day tasks since Shabnam got her driver's license. They continue to need career advice and opportunities and general mentorship. Contact Mary Blizzard if you have some ideas.
The Zaiter family is experiencing income instability due to the cyclic nature of construction and the building trades. Ammar is researching other jobs that would be flexible enough to work around the construction jobs. He has not given up hope that he can find a position in autobody painting. The family needs help networking other job opportunities for Ammar. Contact Debbie Fish to discuss.
The Fakherduins do not require direct support for day to day tasks since Shabnam got her driver's license. They continue to need career advice and opportunities and general mentorship. Contact Mary Blizzard if you have some ideas.
The Zaiter family is experiencing income instability due to the cyclic nature of construction and the building trades. Ammar is researching other jobs that would be flexible enough to work around the construction jobs. He has not given up hope that he can find a position in autobody painting. The family needs help networking other job opportunities for Ammar. Contact Debbie Fish to discuss.
- INDIRECT SUPPORT -
Financial and non-financial support of Bloomington Refugee Support Network and other non-prophets that have a local impact.
- EDUCATION -
Social Justice Moment in July
Update bulletin board
Annual Speaker Event
Book Clubs / Suggested Reading
Propose an RE service project for Middle Schoolers
- ADVOCACY -
Learn about immigration related legislation (local and federal)
Communications to task force members about legislation
