First-Saturday-Of-The-Month Program
Saturday, October 1, 2022
In Person with Optional Coffee/Breakfast
TOPIC: Urge Congress to Pass the Afghan Adjustment Act
The Catherine McAuley Center (CMC) has welcomed 250 Afghans to Eastern Iowa over the last year. Join CMC in calling on representatives to pass an Afghan Adjustment Act to provide at-risk Afghans a permanent legal pathway to safety. Anne will describe their challenges, and explain what relief could be provided by this important legislation. Follow these quick steps to tell your Congressional Representatives. Afghans deserve safety that lasts.
SPEAKER: Anne Dugger, Director of Education Services for Catherine McAuley Center
Anne holds a B.A. in English from Coe College and an M.Ed. from Mt. Mercy University. She enjoys helping students and tutors create community through quality language learning and educational opportunities.
LOCATION: Horizon Family Service Alliance building, 819 5th St SE, Cedar Rapids
9:00 Optional Coffee and Breakfast (donations accepted)
10:00 Speaker Anne Dugger
11:15 LWV-Linn County Announcements
Important information and resources for CMC volunteers and advocates supporting Afghan resettlement: Afghan Resettlement Backgrounder for Community Volunteers
Ways To Support ResettlementHousing - One of the greatest current needs is for permanent housing. CMC welcomes contact from landlords and others with connections to housing opportunities. Please call 319-363-4993 or email info@cmc-cr.org.Cash Donations - One of the best ways to help is by donating unrestricted funding. As CMC seeks new support through case management, and as various needs come up during the resettlement process, unrestricted funding allows CMC to best meet the needs of the communities they serve.Donate Supplies - The local wish list identifies food and household items needed to stock the food pantry and setup welcoming homes for new arrivals. Or donate from the CMC Amazon wish list.
There's much more to learn about the CMC mission to support Afghans, Ukrainians, and other deserving groups. Bookmark the CMC website to stay informed on news and updates.
Furniture donations are now being managed by Central Furniture Rescue to reduce transportation and storage costs. Call (319) 382-2882 for information. Or, donate used items to Stuff Etc on behalf of CMC, and cash proceeds will go to CR Acct #19579.