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Petition: shut down Homestead child detention center
‼️Too harsh for children
⏰ Help get 100,000 people to sign the petition by June 12
Together we can shut down Homestead and unite migrant children with their families and sponsors
afsc.org/EndChildDetent…
#EndChildDetention
‼️Too harsh for children
⏰ Help get 100,000 people to sign the petition by June 12
Together we can shut down Homestead and unite migrant children with their families and sponsors
afsc.org/EndChildDetent…
#EndChildDetention
@lfkraus @B52Malmet @BatmanResist @ScarletAvengers @TrisResists @TrinityResists @DemocracyStorm @Norberta36 @ArtistsPo @ifindkarma ⏰ Homestead week of action June 9-16
Organized by American Friends Service Committee (AFSC)
Plan local actions or join AFSC’s letter writing campaign.
migrantjustice.afsc.org
Social media toolkit & graphics
migrantjustice.afsc.org/sites/default/…
migrantjustice.afsc.org/graphics
More toolkits 👇
Organized by American Friends Service Committee (AFSC)
Plan local actions or join AFSC’s letter writing campaign.
migrantjustice.afsc.org
Social media toolkit & graphics
migrantjustice.afsc.org/sites/default/…
migrantjustice.afsc.org/graphics
More toolkits 👇
@lfkraus @B52Malmet @BatmanResist @ScarletAvengers @TrisResists @TrinityResists @DemocracyStorm @Norberta36 @ArtistsPo @ifindkarma @RachelMcGonagi1 @ElastigirlVotes @drbashir2018 @inspiredjen @TheSWPrincess @KidCasteel @LiberalVenom @RulingVenus @MsActiviss @Spartan2dn Action 1: Plan a letter-writing event to Congress.
For kids: Organize a letter-writing event for children and youth.
Toolkits for grades K-3, and 4 and up:
migrantjustice.afsc.org/help-children-…
Adults can email Congress by visiting AFSC online:
migrantjustice.afsc.org/take-action-to…
For kids: Organize a letter-writing event for children and youth.
Toolkits for grades K-3, and 4 and up:
migrantjustice.afsc.org/help-children-…
Adults can email Congress by visiting AFSC online:
migrantjustice.afsc.org/take-action-to…
Action 2: Deliver letters to Congress.
Organize community members to hand-deliver letters elected officials.
Take photos and share them on social media ... use #EndChildDetention
Mail or tweet:
Tool to look up your MOC's address and Twitter handle:
migrantjustice.afsc.org/contact-your-e…
Organize community members to hand-deliver letters elected officials.
Take photos and share them on social media ... use #EndChildDetention
Mail or tweet:
Tool to look up your MOC's address and Twitter handle:
migrantjustice.afsc.org/contact-your-e…
3: Plan another type of creative action.
Coordinate a vigil, march, educational event, or other action
More ideas if you’re planning a local action - in the Organizers’ toolkit:
migrantjustice.afsc.org/sites/default/…
The toolkit has great tips on how to plan a powerful action
Coordinate a vigil, march, educational event, or other action
More ideas if you’re planning a local action - in the Organizers’ toolkit:
migrantjustice.afsc.org/sites/default/…
The toolkit has great tips on how to plan a powerful action
4. Protest at Homestead on July 16
On June 16, community members & supporters will gather in Homestead, FL to demand the closing of the Homestead child detention center & that these children immediately be united with their families & sponsors.
Sign up: migrantjustice.afsc.org/join-us-florida
On June 16, community members & supporters will gather in Homestead, FL to demand the closing of the Homestead child detention center & that these children immediately be united with their families & sponsors.
Sign up: migrantjustice.afsc.org/join-us-florida
🖊️ Register your local event:
migrantjustice.afsc.org/node/add/event
🖊️ Sign on as a partnering org:
migrantjustice.afsc.org/forms/partners…
ℹ️ AFSC is a Quaker social justice organization in San Diego campaigning for immigrant rights and providing support for migrants.
afsc.org
migrantjustice.afsc.org/node/add/event
🖊️ Sign on as a partnering org:
migrantjustice.afsc.org/forms/partners…
ℹ️ AFSC is a Quaker social justice organization in San Diego campaigning for immigrant rights and providing support for migrants.
afsc.org
thanks to Rachel for sharing info about this campaign last week
Homestead doesn't comply with Flores (which protects kids from harsh conditions)
600 page motion filed May 31:
files.constantcontact.com/baccf499301/46…
Kids crying, cutting themselves. 'It Feels Like We Are Prisoners'
huffpost.com/entry/migrant-…
cbsnews.com/news/migrant-c…
600 page motion filed May 31:
files.constantcontact.com/baccf499301/46…
Kids crying, cutting themselves. 'It Feels Like We Are Prisoners'
huffpost.com/entry/migrant-…
cbsnews.com/news/migrant-c…
