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HomeMy WebLinkAbout060623 FW_ JCIRA June 2023 Newsletter_ Grand Opening! ________________________________ From: JCIRA Sent: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 10:27:43 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: JCIRA June 2023 Newsletter: Grand Opening! ________________________________ ALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. ________________________________ View this email in your browser <https://mailchi.mp/88a62b4cc457/jcira-june-2022-newsletter-15371520?e=e4038c52b4> <https://mcusercontent.com/e6a5ce9c533fce19d6336ca83/images/dbcd2b4c-e11f-fe5d-5c77-62ccaa1d23cb.jpg> We support the rights of immigrants and their families, giving priority to those who live or work on the Olympic Peninsula and immigrant detainees within Washington State, through access to legal services, standing witness, family support, community education and advocacy. In this Newsletter: * Grand Opening of the Multicultural Center: Announcement and Activities * JCIRA and the City of Port Townsend Celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month * Volunteer Opportunity: Help with our Website * Resources for Immigrants <https://mcusercontent.com/e6a5ce9c533fce19d6336ca83/images/156dbd19-88de-fc43-92c5-ec8c0e7b2326.jpg> Grand Opening Activities JCIRA volunteers have been very busy these last few months preparing the Multicultural Center for Grand Opening Ceremonies. Here is just a smattering of what you can expect if you join us this weekend: Open House: Friday June 9 * Port Townsend Mayor Faber will speak and read the newly adopted Proclamation for Immigrant Heritage Month. * JCIRA's President Larry Jensen will speak about our mission and activities. * Outreach Coordinator Natalia Duran will speak on her experiences and share some stories from her work. * Music and art and more. Celebration: Sunday June 11 * Taos, beans and rice supplied by our next-door neighbor Hacienda Tizapan! * Music from David Bonobo (salsa) and more young local musicians. * Speakers including local officials. * Local immigrant families sharing their stories and more. Immigrant Heritage Month Join us on Friday June 9 at the JCIRA Open House to hear Mayor David Faber announce Port Townsend's celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month. Proclamation Whereas, the history of Port Townsend, just like the history of America, is inextricably interwoven with the lives, hopes, work, ideas, and dreams of all its people, immigrant and indigenous alike; and Whereas, immigrants have come here over the years as a refuge from persecution and a place of promise and opportunity, in fisheries, farming, landscaping, trade, business, the arts, tourism, and other areas that support our economy & society; and Whereas, the American Dream of freedom, equality, and opportunity of better lives for themselves & their children drives the spirit of immigration, and the presence of immigrants strengthens the American Dream for everyone; and Whereas, fear and hatred of immigrants threatens the tapestry of the American Dream; and Whereas, individuals & communities interacting, learning, and understanding from one-another is a powerful force in reversing ignorance and prejudice; and Whereas, Jefferson County Immigrant Rights Advocates (JCIRA) is a local grassroots organization dedicated to supporting the rights of immigrants and their families through access to legal services, standing witness, family support, community education, and advocacy; and Whereas, JCIRA has created this Multicultural Center to be a hub of activities, including cultural events and celebrations, language classes, assistance in navigating social services, providing financial support to those within our immigrant communities, and much more. Now, therefore, I, David J. Faber, Mayor of the City of Port Townsend, do hereby proclaim June 2023, Immigrant Heritage Month in the City of Port Townsend and call upon our residents to celebrate the opening of the JCIRA Multicultural Center as a place of inclusion, advocacy, celebration, and support not just to our immigrant neighbors, but for ourselves as well. Immigrant Heritage Month: More Information <https://mcusercontent.com/e6a5ce9c533fce19d6336ca83/images/1f21dd4c-b502-6115-2e40-2376d4539a12.jpg> Immigrant Heritage Month is an initiative put forward by the I Am An Immigrant <https://jcira.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e6a5ce9c533fce19d6336ca83&id=9250e1e021&e=e4038c52b4> Foundation that seeks to celebrate our shared heritage as an immigrant nation and the important contributions to our economy, culture, and common identity by immigrants from all around the world. The celebration began in 2014 and seeks to give immigrants and refugees in our country the opportunity to explore and celebrate their background as well as to create awareness on how diversity and immigration are both essential elements of our social fabric. Many other activities are happening throughout June in celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month <https://jcira.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e6a5ce9c533fce19d6336ca83&id=ff471c9890&e=e4038c52b4> (from the I Stand With Immigrants Initiative). Also see the Proclamation <https://jcira.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e6a5ce9c533fce19d6336ca83&id=767b9ac603&e=e4038c52b4> for the National Immigrant Heritage Month this year. Volunteer Needed for Website Backup (No HTML Required) JCIRA needs a volunteer to help with our website. If you have an interest, or know someone who does, please reply to the email address below. JCIRA uses Weebly, a web platform designed for non-technical users. If you’ve used Weebly, Wix, WordPress, or another program to create a blog or website, you will probably quickly come up-to-speed. But even if you haven’t and you simply want to learn, we can use your help. Of course, if you know HTML and have worked on professional websites—particularly if you have experience in web design—that would be fantastic, but those skills are not required. It’s a way you can contribute even if you’re busy, because you can mostly work on your own time. Contact Rachel Imper at rimper3@gmail.com to learn more. COMMUNITY RESOURCES Medical and Health JC Mash (free clinic) 136 Water Street, Suite 109 PT, WA 98368 360-385-4268 JFC Express Clinic 834 Sheridan St., Suite B PT, WA 98368 360-385-2204 North Olympic Healthcare Network Two locations in Port Angeles 360-452-7891 www.nohn-pa.org <https://jcira.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e6a5ce9c533fce19d6336ca83&id=c618351874&e=e4038c52b4> Jefferson Dental Clinic 915 Sheridan PT, WA 98368 360-344-1005 Ecumenical Christian Helping Hands Organization 1110 Jefferson St., PT, WA 98368 360-379-3246 www.echhojc.org <https://jcira.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e6a5ce9c533fce19d6336ca83&id=05fbc71780&e=e4038c52b4> WIC Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children under 5 Jefferson County Public Health 615 Sheridan St., PT, WA 98368 360-385-9432 Food All Food Banks: Jeffersoncountyfoodbanks.org <https://jcira.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e6a5ce9c533fce19d6336ca83&id=6ad880e68e&e=e4038c52b4> Quilcene Food Bank 294952 US 101 Quilcene, WA 98376 Tri-Area Food Bank 760 Chimacum Road Chimacum, WA 98325 360-385-9462 Port Townsend Food Bank 1925 Blaine Street PT, WA 98368 Other Services Dove House Advocacy Services Advocacy, basic needs, housing assistance, and other resources for recent and past victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and general crime. www.dovehousejc.org <https://jcira.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e6a5ce9c533fce19d6336ca83&id=476cc9973b&e=e4038c52b4> 1045 10th Street, PT WA 98368 Office and 24/7 Crisis Line: 360-385-5291 St. Vincent de Paul Help with needs like food, gas, prescriptions, mobile phones/minutes, propane, utilities, medical/dental expenses, repairs, clothing and laundry. https://svdpejc.org/ <https://jcira.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e6a5ce9c533fce19d6336ca83&id=c5ffafc233&e=e4038c52b4> 360-379-1325 Olympic Community Action (OlyCAP) Provides assistance for all basic needs (rent, utilities, energy, prescriptions, gas, public transportation, etc.) for low-income households. www.olycap.org <https://jcira.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e6a5ce9c533fce19d6336ca83&id=03f8aa4d04&e=e4038c52b4> 823 Commerce Loop Quilcene, WA 98376 360-385-2571 Housing Bayside Housing and Services www.baysidehousing.org <https://jcira.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e6a5ce9c533fce19d6336ca83&id=f7bd8615bb&e=e4038c52b4> 310 Hadlock Bay Road Port Hadlock, WA 98339 360-385-4637 Jefferson County Emergency Shelter Located in the basement of the American Legion 209 Monroe St, Port Townsend, WA 98368 Regular hours 4:00 PM-8:00 AM 7 days a week. DONATE <https://jcira.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e6a5ce9c533fce19d6336ca83&id=c56c000bae&e=e4038c52b4> TO JCIRA! Support our mission by donating to JCIRA. Click on the word Donate or click Here <https://jcira.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e6a5ce9c533fce19d6336ca83&id=e6935d849b&e=e4038c52b4> to go to the donation page on our website. Thank you for considering! <https://jcira.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e6a5ce9c533fce19d6336ca83&id=77efec6a57&e=e4038c52b4> <https://jcira.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e6a5ce9c533fce19d6336ca83&id=5695ce7181&e=e4038c52b4> Copyright © 2021 JCIRA, All rights reserved. Thank you for joining the JCIRA Newsletter mailing list. Our mailing address is: JCIRA PO Box 647 Port Townsend, WA 98368-0647 Add us to your address book <https://jcira.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e6a5ce9c533fce19d6336ca83&id=e94044e3e5&e=e4038c52b4> Want to change how you receive these emails? 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This email was sent to gbrotherton@co.jefferson.wa.us <mailto:gbrotherton@co.jefferson.wa.us> why did I get this? <https://jcira.us12.list-manage.com/about?u=e6a5ce9c533fce19d6336ca83&id=5f677ffade&e=e4038c52b4&c=add375446f> unsubscribe from this list <https://jcira.us12.list-manage.com/u nsubscribe?u=e6a5ce9c533fce19d6336ca83&id=5f677ffade&e=e4038c52b4&c=add375446f> update subscription preferences <https://jcira.us12.list-manage.com/profile?u=e6a5ce9c533fce19d6336ca83&id=5f677ffa de&e=e4038c52b4&c=add375446f> JCIRA · PO Box 647 · Port Townsend, WA 98368-0647 · USA <http://www.mailchimp.com/email-referral/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=referral_marketing&aid=e6a5ce9c533fce19d6336ca83&afl=1> <https://jcira.us12.list-manage.com/track/open.php?u=e6a5ce9c533fce19d6336ca83&id=add375446f&e=e4038c52b4> nday June 11 * Taos, beans and rice supplied by our next-door neighbor Hacienda Tizapan! * Music from David Bonobo (salsa) and more young local musicians. * Speakers including local officials. * Local immigrant families sharing their stories and more. Immigrant Heritage Month Join us on Friday June 9 at the JCIRA Open House to hear Mayor David Faber announce Port Townsend's celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month. Proclamation Whereas, the history of Port Townsend, just like the history of America, is inextricably interwoven with the lives, hopes, work, ideas, and dreams of all its people, immigrant and indigenous alike; and Whereas, immigrants have come here over the years as a refuge from persecution and a place of promise and opportunity, in fisheries, farming, landscaping, trade, business, the arts, tourism, and other areas that support our economy & society; and Whereas, the American Dream of freedom, equality, and opportunity of better lives for themselves & their children drives the spirit of immigration, and the presence of immigrants strengthens the American Dream for everyone; and Whereas, fear and hatred of immigrants threatens the tapestry of the American Dream; and Whereas, individuals & communities interacting, learning, and understanding from one-another is a powerful force in reversing ignorance and prejudice; and Whereas, Jefferson County Immigrant Rights Advocates (JCIRA) is a local grassroots organization dedicated to supporting the rights of immigrants and their families through access to legal services, standing witness, family support, community education, and advocacy; and Whereas, JCIRA has created this Multicultural Center to be a hub of activities, including cultural events and celebrations, language classes, assistance in navigating social services, providing financial support to those within our immigrant communities, and much more. Now, therefore, I, David J. Faber, Mayor of the City of Port Townsend, do hereby proclaim June 2023, Immigrant Heritage Month in the City of Port Townsend and call upon our residents to celebrate the opening of the JCIRA Multicultural Center as a place of inclusion, advocacy, celebration, and support not just to our immigrant neighbors, but for ourselves as well. Immigrant Heritage Month: More Information <https://mcusercontent.com/e6a5ce9c533fce19d6336ca83/images/1f21dd4c-b502-6115-2e40-2376d4539a12.jpg> Immigrant Heritage Month is an initiative put forward by the I Am An Immigrant <https://jcira.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e6a5ce9c533fce19d6336ca83&id=9250e1e021&e=e4038c52b4> Foundation that seeks to celebrate our shared heritage as an immigrant nation and the important contributions to our economy, culture, and common identity by immigrants from all around the world. The celebration began in 2014 and seeks to give immigrants and refugees in our country the opportunity to explore and celebrate their background as well as to create awareness on how diversity and immigration are both essential elements of our social fabric. Many other activities are happening throughout June in celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month <https://jcira.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e6a5ce9c533fce19d6336ca83&id=ff471c9890&e=e4038c52b4> (from the I Stand With Immigrants Initiative). Also see the Proclamation <https://jcira.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e6a5ce9c533fce19d6336ca83&id=767b9ac603&e=e4038c52b4> for the National Immigrant Heritage Month this year. Volunteer Needed for Website Backup (No HTML Required) JCIRA needs a volunteer to help with our website. If you have an interest, or know someone who does, please reply to the email address below. JCIRA uses Weebly, a web platform designed for non-technical users. If you’ve used Weebly, Wix, WordPress, or another program to create a blog or website, you will probably quickly come up-to-speed. But even if you haven’t and you simply want to learn, we can use your help. Of course, if you know HTML and have worked on professional websites—particularly if you have experience in web design—that would be fantastic, but those skills are not required. It’s a way you can contribute even if you’re busy, because you can mostly work on your own time. Contact Rachel Imper at rimper3@gmail.com to learn more. COMMUNITY RESOURCES Medical and Health JC Mash (free clinic) 136 Water Street, Suite 109 PT, WA 98368 360-385-4268 JFC Express Clinic 834 Sheridan St., Suite B PT, WA 98368 360-385-2204 North Olympic Healthcare Network Two locations in Port Angeles 360-452-7891 www.nohn-pa.org <https://jcira.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e6a5ce9c533fce19d6336ca83&id=c618351874&e=e4038c52b4> Jefferson Dental Clinic 915 Sheridan PT, WA 98368 360-344-1005 Ecumenical Christian Helping Hands Organization 1110 Jefferson St., PT, WA 98368 360-379-3246 www.echhojc.org <https://jcira.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e6a5ce9c533fce19d6336ca83&id=05fbc71780&e=e4038c52b4> WIC Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children under 5 Jefferson County Public Health 615 Sheridan St., PT, WA 98368 360-385-9432 Food All Food Banks: Jeffersoncountyfoodbanks.org <https://jcira.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e6a5ce9c533fce19d6336ca83&id=6ad880e68e&e=e4038c52b4> Quilcene Food Bank 294952 US 101 Quilcene, WA 98376 Tri-Area Food Bank 760 Chimacum Road Chimacum, WA 98325 360-385-9462 Port Townsend Food Bank 1925 Blaine Street PT, WA 98368 Other Services Dove House Advocacy Services Advocacy, basic needs, housing assistance, and other resources for recent and past victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and general crime. www.dovehousejc.org <https://jcira.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e6a5ce9c533fce19d6336ca83&id=476cc9973b&e=e4038c52b4> 1045 10th Street, PT WA 98368 Office and 24/7 Crisis Line: 360-385-5291 St. Vincent de Paul Help with needs like food, gas, prescriptions, mobile phones/minutes, propane, utilities, medical/dental expenses, repairs, clothing and laundry. https://svdpejc.org/ <https://jcira.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e6a5ce9c533fce19d6336ca83&id=c5ffafc233&e=e4038c52b4> 360-379-1325 Olympic Community Action (OlyCAP) Provides assistance for all basic needs (rent, utilities, energy, prescriptions, gas, public transportation, etc.) for low-income households. www.olycap.org <https://jcira.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e6a5ce9c533fce19d6336ca83&id=03f8aa4d04&e=e4038c52b4> 823 Commerce Loop Quilcene, WA 98376 360-385-2571 Housing Bayside Housing and Services www.baysidehousing.org <https://jcira.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e6a5ce9c533fce19d6336ca83&id=f7bd8615bb&e=e4038c52b4> 310 Hadlock Bay Road Port Hadlock, WA 98339 360-385-4637 Jefferson County Emergency Shelter Located in the basement of the American Legion 209 Monroe St, Port Townsend, WA 98368 Regular hours 4:00 PM-8:00 AM 7 days a week. 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