We are in difficult times right now, I am grateful many people close to me are safe, healthy, and employed.  I am on the board of OneAmerica, we are the largest immigrant rights advocacy organization in Washington State. 

OneAmerica envisions a peaceful world where every person’s human rights and dignity are respected, where communities appreciate differences and stand together for justice and equality, and where each person contributes to the common good.

As an immigrant, I've seen the my family deal with racism, discrimination and injustices growing up. Decades later I still still the injustices immigrant and refugee families face. I'm with OneAmerica because we deserve a voice at the table where decisions are made about our communities.

Together, we will fight:

• To Include All of Us. We'll ensure undocumented immigrants, “gig” workers and other excluded workers are included in local, state and federal stimulus initiatives.
• To Have Their Back. We'll ensure that providers have protective equipment, training and financial resources to preserve child care and early learning services for essential workers and their families.
• To Close the Tech Gap. We'll move school districts and colleges to address the educational inequities amplified by the pandemic, closing the technology gap for immigrants, English learners, and students of color.
• To Tell Our Story. We'll tell our immigrant story – emphasize our contributions, our unity and power – to counter growing xenophobic attacks on our communities.

Supporting organizations that are engaging in direct aid is critical, and supporting organizations like OneAmerica that are pushing for bold, systemic change is equally important. Help support our COVID advocacy agenda with a gift today.