THE ACTIVIST TO DO LIST

TO DO: Immigration Reform
Source: Reform Immigration for America

http://octoberimmigration.org/events/

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BELOW ARE OCTOBER 5TH EVENTS FOR DIGNITY AND RESPECT THAT ARE ALREADY BEING PLANNED ACROSS THE COUNTRY!

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Note that some events are being held the day before or after October 5th.

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October 5th Events for Dignity and Respect

ALABAMA

Birmingham, AL

Event: Birmingham March
Date/Time: October 5th, 11:00 am
Address: Arthur Shores Park, 19th Street North
Organization: Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice
Main Point of Contact: Evelyn Servin; evelyn@acij.net; 256-577-8919
Description: Join us in Birmingham to let Congress know that Alabama supports immigration reform! Arthur Shores Park is at the corner of 19th St. North and 13th Ave. North (next to Oak Hill Cemetery, near the Civic Center) Link to Map: http://goo.gl/maps/Fzmgp

ARKANSAS

Rogers, AR

Event: Rogers Arkansas Celebration of Dignity & Respect
Date/Time: October 5th, 4:00 pm
Address: W Walnut St & S 2nd St
Organization: Arkansas United Community Coalition
Main Point of Contact: Mireya Reith; director@arkansascoalition.org; 479-871-2168
Description: Arkansas to be in solidarity with 60+ cities for the National Day of Dignity and Respect & call for immigration reform. Meet at the corner of 2nd & Walnut immediately upon conclusion of the Rogers International Festival to march together to El Ranchito

Little Rock, AR

Event: Little Rock Celebration of Dignity and Respect
Date/Time: October 12th, 3:00 pm
Address: 500 Woodlane Dr
Organization: Arkansas United Community Coalition, SEIRN
Main Point of Contact:
Description: Featured action for the Southeast Immigrant Rights Network (SEIRN) conference. Southerners from across 8 states will march & rally to show our unity for dignity & reform. Sub-messages: against SAFE Act, stop deportations, stop criminalization of minorities, celebrate & protect family dignity.

ARIZONA

Phoenix, AZ

Event: Phoenix March for Dignity and Respect
Date/Time: October 5th, 10:00 am
Address: 909 E Washington
Organization: Arizona Comprehensive Immigration Reform Table, CWA
Main Point of Contact: Grecia Lima; Glima@communitychange.org; 415-488-6177; Raquel Teran; Rteran@mifamiliavota.org; 602-326-5854
Description: Join us as we MARCH to uphold the dignity and respect of all people regardless of immigration status; to protect family unity with a path to citizenship, to stop deportations, to honor and protect all workers, to demilitarize our borders, to give all children a quality education to fulfill their dreams.

Tucson, AZ

Event: Tucson Caravan for Dignity and Respect
Date/Time: October 5th, 6:00 am
Address: 602 West Ajo Way
Organization: Arizona Comprehensive Immigration Reform Table
Main Point of Contact:Raquel Teran; Rteran@mifamiliavota.org; 602-326-5854

Yuma, AZ

Event: Yuma Caravan for Dignity and Respect
Date/Time: October 5th, 5:00 am
Address: 505 S Avenue B
Organization: Arizona Comprehensive Immigration Reform Table
Main Point of Contact: Grecia Lima; Glima@communitychange.org; 415-488-6177; Raquel Teran; Rteran@mifamiliavota.org; 602-326-5854

Yuma, AZ

Event: Yuma Welcome Back Vigil for Caravan Participants
Date/Time: October 5th, 7:00 pm
Address: 417 S 15th Ave
Organization: Arizona Comprehensive Immigration Reform Table
Main Point of Contact: Grecia Lima; Glima@communitychange.org; 415-488-6177; Raquel Teran; Rteran@mifamiliavota.org; 602-326-5854

CALIFORNIA

Apple Valley

Event: Apple Valley All Night Vigil
Date/Time: October 5th, All Night, starting time TBD
Address:Rep. Cook Office, 14955 Dale Evans Parkway
Organization: ICUC
Main Point of Contact: Thomas Weiler; tweiler@icucpico.org; (559) 259-1556

Fresno, CA

Event: Fresno March and Rally
Date/Time: October 5th, 10:30 am
Address: 1100 Van Ness
Organization: Fresno Citizenship Coalition and SEIU
Main Point of Contact: Maggie Thao; mthao@seiu-uhw.org; 760-899-0544

Los Angeles, CA

Event: Los Angeles March of the Stars!
Date/Time: October 5th, 10:00 am
Address: Hollywood Blvd and Western Ave
Organization: LA County Federation of Labor, CHIRLA, SEIU, ULTCW, CARECEN, NAKASEC, KRC, KIWA, FIRM, CCC, COFEM, PICO-L.A. and others
Main Point of Contact: Xiomara Carpeno; xcorpeno@chirla.org

Los Angeles, CA

Event: Los Angeles Solidarity Action
Date/Time: October 4th, 4:00 pm
Address: Sheraton in Downtown Los Angeles
Organization: AFT
Main Point of Contact: Cesar Moreno Perez; cmoreno@aft.org
Description: We will meet at 4pm at the Sheraton downtown Los Angeles and march to Pershing Square where we will hold a rally and press conference. We will also demonstrate in front of the ICE Los Angeles office and demand an end to the separation of families and deportations.

San Diego, CA

Event: San Diego Rally and March
Date/Time: October 5th, 10:00 am
Address: 6th Ave., and Laurel St
Organization: Alliance San Diego, SD-AFSC, ICWJ, JOB, Labor Council of San Diego & Imperial Counties, SEIU-USWW, SDOP, UNITE-HERE
Main Point of Contact: Pedro Rios; prios@afsc.org; 619-370-5908
Description: Join thousands across the country to tell Congress it's time to vote on immigration reform!

Bakersfield, CA

Event: Bakersfield Concert
Date/Time: October 5th, 6:00 pm
Address: 17th St. and Chester Ave
Organization: SEIU Local 521, CWA and the KCCC
Main Point of Contact: Ann Cervantes; ann.cervantes@seiu521.org; 661-342-3349

Coachella, CA

Event: Coachella Day for Dignity and Respect
Date/Time: October 5th, Time TBD
Address: TBD

Delano, CA

Event: Delano Farm Visits for Immigration Reform
Date/Time: October 5th, 6:00am - 8:00am and 10:00am - 1:00 pm
Address: 30168 Garces Hwy
Organization: United Farm Workers
Main Point of Contact: 661-324-2500
Description: Everyone knows that farm workers harvest the fruits and vegetables that feed our nation and the food served at the Capitol Hill's cafeteria. But, it's time that the GOP leadership in the House recognizes that these farm workers also deserve the opportunity to harvest the American dream for them and their children. Join us! Come and march the fields of California in support of immigration reform.

Madera, CA

Event: Madera Farm Visits for Immigration Reform
Date/Time: October 5th, 6:00am - 8:00am and 10:00am - 1:00 pm
Address: 450 S Madera Ave. Suite H
Organization: United Farm Workers
Main Point of Contact: (559) 674-4525
Description: Everyone knows that farm workers harvest the fruits and vegetables that feed our nation and the food served at the Capitol Hill's cafeteria. But, it's time that the GOP leadership in the House recognizes that these farm workers also deserve the opportunity to harvest the American dream for them and their children. Join us! Come and march the fields of California in support of immigration reform.

Modesto, CA

Event: Modesto Community Forum
Date/Time: October 5th, 9:00 am
Address: 120 S. Emerald Ave.
Organization: PICO, MFV, Immigration Coalition
Main Point of Contact: Sergio Lara; sergiol@mifamiliavota.org; 209-589-5767

Irvine, CA

Event: Orange County Day of Dignity and Respect
Date/Time: October 5th, 10:30 am
Address: Irvine Spectrum, 71 Fortune Dr.
Organization: SEIU-USWW, OCCO, Orange County Labor Federation, Korean Resource Center
Main Point of Contact: Catcall Chavez; citlalli.chavez@seiu-usww.org; 714-742-1581

Oxnard, CA

Event: Oxnard Farm Visits for Immigration Reform
Date/Time: October 5th, 6:00am - 8:00am and 10:00am - 1:00 pm
Address: 920 South "A" Street
Organization: United Farm Workers
Main Point of Contact: (805) 486-9674
Description: Everyone knows that farm workers harvest the fruits and vegetables that feed our nation and the food served at the Capitol Hill's cafeteria. But, it's time that the GOP leadership in the House recognizes that these farm workers also deserve the opportunity to harvest the American dream for them and their children. Join us! Come and march the fields of California in support of immigration reform.

Petaluma, CA

Event: Petaluma March and Rally
Date/Time: October 5th, 10:00 am
Address: St. James Catholic Church, 125 Sonoma Mountain Parkway
Organization: North Bay Organizing Project
Main Point of Contact: Davin Cardenas, davin_cardenas@yahoo.com; 707 318-2818

Riverside, CA

Event: Riverside Day of Dignity and Respect
Date/Time: October 5th; 12:00 pm
Address: TBD; Time and Location may change.
Organization: Mi Familia Vota
Main Point of Contact: TBD

Sacramento, CA

Event: Sacramento Day of Dignity and Respect
Date/Time: October 5th, 10:00 am
Address: Corner of Florin Rd and Franklin Blvd 4242 Florin Road
Organization: CHIRLA, California Dream Network, Sacramento Central Labor Council, SEIU Local 1000,
SEIU –USWW, Sacramento Area Congregations Together, Placer People of Faith Together, Organizing for Action
Main Point of Contact: Christopher Sanchez, christophersanchez7@gmail.com; Miguel Cordova, mcordova@seiu1000.org, Miguel (916) 616-1384

Salinas, CA

Event: Salinas Farm Visits for Immigration Reform
Date/Time: October 5th, 6:00am - 8:00am and 10:00am - 1:00 pm
Address: 437 Alisal
Organization: United Farm Workers
Main Point of Contact: (831) 757-6700
Description: Everyone knows that farm workers harvest the fruits and vegetables that feed our nation and the food served at the Capitol Hill's cafeteria. But, it's time that the GOP leadership in the House recognizes that these farm workers also deserve the opportunity to harvest the American dream for them and their children. Join us! Come and march the fields of California in support of immigration reform.

San Bernardino, CA

Event: San Bernardino March and Rally
Date/Time: October 5th, 10:00 am
Address: Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 1430 W 5th St.
Organization: MFV, CHIRLA, SEIU-ULTCW, Center for Community Change, ICUC
Main Point of Contact: Elena; elenac@mifamiliavota.org
Description: Starting at Our Lady of Guadalupe at 10:00 AM then the pilgrimage heads out to Saint Bernardine's and ends at San Bernardino City Hall. Join us!

San Francisco, CA

Event: San Francisco Day of Dignity and Respect
Date/Time: October 5th, 1:00 pm
Address: 90 7th St.
Organization: SFOP, SEIU
Main Point of Contact: Lorena Melgarejo; amorales@piconetwork.org

San Jose, CA

Event: San Jose Pilgrimage
Date/Time: October 5th, 9:30 am
Address: Christ the King Church, 5284 Monterey Hwy
Organization: SEIU USWW, SIREN, PACT San Jose
Main Point of Contact: Lucila Ortiz; lortiz@siren -bayarea.org; 408-453-3003 ext. 112
Description: Join your friends and neighbors for a neighborhood walk in solidarity for a path to citizenship for 11 million Aspiring Americans. Meet at 9 AM at Christ the King Church. Program will start at 9:30 AM followed by a march to Great Oak Grove Park in San Jose.

Santa Barbara, CA

Event: Santa Barbara Day of Dignity and Respect
Date/Time: October 5th, 4:00 pm
Address: 1100 Anacapa St.
Organization: CAUSE
Main Point of Contact: Anabel Merino, anabel@causenow.org; 626-423-4638
Description: Join us in the national day of action for immigrant dignity and respect. Hear from faith leaders, elected officials and community groups on the urgency of immigration reform. Meet outside of the Santa Barbara Courthouse at 4:00pm.

COLORADO

Denver, CO

Event: Denver Rally and March
Date/Time: October 5th, 11:00 am
Address: Starting at Burns Park, 4001 E. Alameda Ave.
Organization: Coloradans for Citizenship Now
Main Point of Contact: Ben Hanna; bhanna@communitychange.org; 303-949-3343
Description: On October 5, 2013 we will be calling out Congress to pass immigration reform with a pathway to citizenship this year. We demand Immigration rules that promote family unity with an end to deportations, a stop to the great amount of spending on unneeded border militarization, and for profit of immigrant detention centers. El 5 de Octubre de 2013, estaremos exigiendo al Congreso que apruebe una reforma migratoria con una vía a la ciudadanía este año. Exigimos normas de inmigración que promuevan la unidad familiar con el fin de las deportaciones, una parada a la gran cantidad de gasto innecesario en la militarización de la frontera, y para el beneficio de los centros de detención de inmigrantes. Join us at Burns Park at 11:00 am! We will begin marching down Colorado Blvd at 11:30. Si se Puede!

Pueblo, CO

Event: Pueblo Silent Vigil and March
Date/Time: October 5th, 12:00 pm
Address: Abriendo Ave and 4th Ave; Time and Location may change.
Organization: Mi Familia Vota Education Fund, CIRC, CPC, UVAS, Centro de los Pobres, Together CO, MFV
Main Point of Contact: Celia Reyes; celiam@mifamiliavota.org
Description: Come and join our vigil and march!

CONNECTICUT

New Haven, CT

Event: New Haven Portrait Campaign
Date/Time: Octoiber 5th, 12:30 pm
Address: Peoples Art Collective 212 College Street
Organization: JUNTA, 32 BJ, Farmers Bureau
Main Point of Contact: Ana María Rivera Forastieri, anamaria.rivera@juntainc.org; O: (203)787-0191; C: (787)406-1888

Norwich, CT

Event: Portrait Campaign
Date/Time: October 5th, 12:30 pm
Address: TBD
Organization: JUNTA, 32 BJ, Farmers Bureau
Main Point of Contact: Ana María Rivera Forastieri, anamaria.rivera@juntainc.org; O: (203)787-0191; C: (787)406-1888

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Washington, DC

Event: Faith Communities Discussion Welcoming Newcomers
Date/Time: October 7th, 9:00 am
Address: Sixth & I Historic Synagogue 600 I Street NW, Washington, DC
Organization: Historic Synagogue
Main Point of Contact: advocacy@hias.org; 202-212-6026
Description: Please join HIAS, the global Jewish agency that protects refugees, for a discussion about how faith communities work to welcome newcomers into our society. Melanie Nezer, HIASâ€™ Senior Director for Policy and Advocacy, will moderate a panel of faith leaders who will engage in an open and candid discussion about successful efforts to welcome immigrants and refugees in communities and the challenges to bringing communities together.

FLORIDA

Groveland, FL

Event: Groveland Rally and Vigil
Date/Time: October 5th, 10:00 am
Address: 302 W Orange St.
Organization: Bennett Law Center
Main Point of Contact: Bridgette M. Bennett; bridgette@bennettlawcenter.com; 352-552-4321

Miami, FL

Event: Miami March for Dignity and Respect
Date/Time: October 5th, 1:00 pm
Address:Jose Marti Park 362 SW 4th
Organization: Coalicion de Organizaciones Latinas Unidas
Main Point of Contact: kathy@floridaimmigrant.org ; 786-210-9030
Description: Join us in Little Havana to let Congress know we want immigration reform. Meet at Jose Marti Park at 1:00pm.

Tampa, FL

Event: Tampa Phone bank for Earned Path to Citizenship
Date/Time: October 5th, 12:00 pm
Address: 4311 W Waters Ave, Ste 402;
Organization: Mi Familia Vota and OFA
Main Point of Contact: Christopher Cano; christopherc@mifamiliavota.org; 813-767-5295
Description: MFV Tampa Office will be contacting Register Voters and asking them to contact their Congressmen to support an Earned Path to Citizenship as part of an Immigration Reform Package. You do not need to be able to speak Spanish for this event. Refreshments will be provided. Please contact Christopher Cano at 813.767.5295 or christopherc@mifamiliavota.org for any questions.

Lakeland, FL

Event: Central Florida Prayer Vigil for Dignity and Respect
Date/Time: October 5th, 8:00 pm
Address: Across Street from First Presbyterian Church 175 Lake Hollingsworth Dr
Organization: Florida Immigrant Coalition, Mi familia Vota, CIR Now, United we Dream: Tampa Bay, Organizing for Action, PICO FL
Main Point of Contact: Isabel Sousa-Rodriguez; isabelsousa@floridaimmigrant.org; 239-887-7887
Description: Join us for a vigil at the church Rep. Dennis Ross church. This will be an overnight vigil that will go until Sunday Service at 10:30am. We will be praying for Congress to pass immigration reform. Meet at the First Presbyterian Church at 8PM.

Lake Worth, FL

Event: Lake Worth March for Dignity and Respect
Date/Time: October 5th, 5:00 pm
Address: 1121 Lucern Ave
Organization: Aguila Quetzal
Main Point of Contact: Pedro Alaniz; chefpedroalaniz@gmail.com; 231-838-5111
Description: Meet at 1121 and march to City Hall

GEORGIA

Atlanta, GA

Event: Atlanta March at Capitol Building
Date/Time: October 5th, 10:00 am
Address: 206 Washington St SW
Organization: GLAHR
Main Point of Contact: Adelina Nicholls; anicholls@glahr.org; 770-289-4833
Description: Marcha por la Reforma Migratoria

HAWAII

Honolulu, HI

Event: Hawaii Children's Day at State Capitol
Date/Time: October 6th, 10:00 am
Address: State Capitol, 650 South King Street
Organization:Faith Action for Community Equity, Hawaii Coalition for Immigration Reform
Main Point of Contact: Reverend Stan Bain; stanbain@facehawaii.org; 808-282-6734

IDAHO

Boise, ID

Event: Boise October 6 - March from Julia Davis Park to Capitol Building
Date/Time: October 6th, 2:00 pm
Address: 1000 Americana Blvd
Organization: Idaho Community Action Network, Community Council of Idaho, ACLU, The Mennonite Church, The Episcopalian Church, Main Street Alliance, Alliance For A Just Society
Main Point of Contact: Fernando Mejia; fernando@allianceforajustsociety.org; 208-830-0313
Description: Sin Mobilizacion no Hay Legalizacion. Unase con nosotros en esta marcha tan importante. Please park at Ann Morrison park (El Parque de Los Cuetes), there will be a stage where we will have a program and food starts at 2:00 PM.

ILLINOIS

Bloomington, IL

Event: Bloomington Press Conference to Announce Pilgrimage
Date/Time: October 4th, 8:30 am
Address: St. Mary’s Catholic Church; 603 W. Jackson St.
Organization: Illinois People's Action
Main Point of Contact: Jen Carillo; jennjcarrillo@gmail.com; 847-826-3001
Description: Join us in sending off the pilgrims on their journey to Taylorville. Visit www.ilinoispeoplesaction.org/pilgrimage OR call 309 827 9627 for more information.

Chicago, IL

Event: Chicago and Midwest Caravan to Roskam's Office
Date/Time: October 5th, 9:00 am
Address: Caravan starting from Union Park, Ashland and Lake
Organization: ICIRR, SEIU, AFL CIO, OFA, Evangelicals for CIR
Main Point of Contact: Becca Shi; rshi@icirr.org; 312-576-8032
Description: Join us for a caravan to wheaton to demand Rep Roskam for a vote on citizenship: real leaders don’t hide!

Chicago, IL

Event: Chicago March of Faith, Family and the Next Generation
Date/Time: October 5th, 9:00 am
Address: Union Park, Ashland and Lake
Organization: L.E.A.P., Red de Oracion, Familia Latina Unida y La Fuerza Juventud
Main Point of Contact: Emma Lozano; 773-847-7282

Chicago, IL

Event: Chicago Vigil and Press Conference Against Deportations and Enforcement
Date/Time: October 8th, 6:00 pm
Address: TCEP 2832 W 24th Blvd, Chicago, IL 60623
Organization: NALACC Chicago; TCEP
Main Point of Contact: Ariel Ruiz; ruizag s@gmail.com; 509-301-7140

Chicago, IL

Event: Chicago Prayer
Date/Time: October 12th, 1200 pm
Address: 2909 N. Central Ave.
Organization: Red de Oracion USA
Main Point of Contact: Jorge Fuentes; jorgemusic@yahoo.com, 708-212-4281
Description: 24 hours of continuous prayer for Immigration Reform among all Chicago Area church. Iniciamos el dia viernes a las 7pm en La Cruzada Misionera 2624 W. Cermak Rd Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL

Event: Chicago Mass Mobilization
Date: October 12th
Time/Address: 12:00 Teamster City, 300 S Ashland Ave; 2:00 pm March on Jackson Avenue; 3:00 pm Rally Federal Plaza, downton Chicago
Organization: NALACC Chicago; TCEP; ICIRR, SEIU, AFL, CFL, UE, UFCW, Evangelicals, NALAAC
Main Point of Contact: Becca Shi; rshi@icirr.org; 312-576-8032
Description: Join our mega march for legalization, path to citizenship and stopping deportations.

Cobden, IL

Event: Cobden March
Date/Time: October 5th, 12:00 pm
Address: TBD; Time and Location may change.
Organization: Club Cheran
Main Point of Contact: Pedro Tomas; tomas1976@frontier.com

Decatur, IL

Event: Decatur Press Conference and Rally
Date/Time: October 4th, 11:00 am
Address: 243 S Waters St; Time and Location may change
Organization: Illinois People's Action
Main Point of Contact: Jen Carillo; jennjcarrillo@gmail.com; 847-826-3001
Description: Join us in sending off the pilgrims on their journey to Taylorville. Visit www.ilinoispeoplesaction.org/pilgrimage OR call 309 827 9627 for more information.

Melrose Park, IL

Event: Peoria Day of Dignity and Respect
Date/Time: October 5th, 12:00 pm
Address: 1600 W Lake St
Organization: Fedejal, Confedejal, Naima
Main Point of Contact: Judith De La Mora-Macias; judithfedejal@gmail.com; 7738604191
Unete a miles que, por todo el [pais, le pedimos al CONGRESO hacer realidad nuestro sueno de Reforma Migratoria ien 2013!

Peoria, IL

Event: Peoria Vigil Against Deportations and for Dignity and Respect
Date/Time: October 5th, 12:00 pm
Address: Morson Park
Organization: Organizacion de Nayaritas en Chicago, Inmigrantes Unidos en Peoria
Main Point of Contact: Elizabeth Cecena; maury.cecena@gmail.com

Taylorville, IL

Event: Taylorville Rally to Close Out 2 Day Pilgrimage
Date/Time: October 5th, 1:00 pm
Address: 108 E. Market St.
Organization: Illinois People's Action
Main Point of Contact: Jennifer Carrillo; jennjcarrillo@gmail.com; 847-826-3001
Description: Join us in welcoming the Pilgrimage for Citizenship as it arrives in Taylorville. Visit www.illinoispeoplesaction.org/pilgrimage for event details.

INDIANA

Plymouth, IN

Event: Plymouth Rally
Date/Time: October 5th, 12:30 pm
Address: 501 N. Center St.
Organization: Friends of Immigration Reform
Main Point of Contact: Becky Griffy; bggriffy@gmail.com; 547-850-2203
Description: Join us for National Day of Citizenship at the Marshall County Courthouse.

IOWA

Event: Des Moines Immigration Celebration
Date/Time: October 5th, 1:00 pm
Address: 2300 Drake Park Ave.
Organization: OFA, American Friends Service Committee
Main Point of Contact: Deb 515-339-8579; Nancy 515-419-9279
Description: Join us as we hear the stories of an aspiring citizen and the struggles they have encountered on the path to citizenship

KANSAS

Wichita, KS

Event: Wichita Public Meeting on Immigration Reform
Date/Time: October 5th, 1:00 pm
Address: 1751 N. Ash; Time and Location may change.
Organization: Sunflower Community Action
Main Point of Contact: Shannon; shannon@sunfloweract.org; (773) 330-3118

LOUISIANA

New Orleans, LA

Event: New Orleans Caravan to Immigration Reform Rally
Date/Time: October 5th, 11:00 am
Address: New Orleans Workers’ Center for Racial Justice Office, 217 N. Prieur Street
Organization: Organizing for Action, The Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights, LA CIR Coalition; New Orleans Workers' Center for Racial Justice
Main Point of Contact: Demetrius Fisher; dfisher@nowcrj.org; 504-322-0785

New Orleans, LA

Event: New Orleans Rally and Press Conference for Reform
Date/Time: October 5th, 12:00 pm
Address: Congressman Steve Scalise’s Office, 110 Veterans Boulevard
Organization: Organizing for Action, The Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights, LA CIR Coalition, New Orleans Workers' Center for Racial Justice
Main Point of Contact: Demetrius Fisher; dfisher@nowcrj.org; 504-322-0785

MAINE

Portland, ME

Event: Portland Maine Faith March and Vigil
Date/Time: October 4th, 5:00 pm
Address: First Parish UU, 425 Congress St.
Organization: Maine Law, ACLU, MANA, ILAP, RCAD, MWL, SMWC, MIRC
Main Point of Contact: Kevin Simowitz; kevin@mainepeoplesalliance.org;

MASSACHUSETTS

Boston, MA

Event: Boston Rally, Caravan and March
Date/Time: October 5th, 12:00 pm
Address: Copley Square; Time and Location may change.
Organization: American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), The African Council, Agencia ALPHA, Birfly Conexion Juvenil Inmigrante, Boston New Sanctuary Movement, Brazilian Immigrant Center, Brazilian Women's Group, Centro Presente, Centro Comunitario de Trabajadores, Chinese Progressive Association, Chelsea Collaborative, Cleghorn Neighborhood Center, Dominican Development Center, East Boston Ecumenical Community Council (EBECC), Emerson College / EmersonUNITE, Irish International Immigrant Center (IIIC), Immigrant Worker Center Collaborative, Jobs with Justice, Just Communities of Western Massachusetts, La Comunidad Inc, Latinos Unidos de Massachusetts (LUMA), Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA), MassCOSH Maria Luisa de Moreno International Foundation, MIRA USA, Neighbors United for a Better East Boston, New Hampshire Alliance of Immigrants and Refugees, EACH Beyond Domestic Violence, SEIU 32BJ/615, Student Immigrant Movement, UNITE HERE Local 26, Women’s Institute for Leadership Development (WILD)
Main Point of Contact: Cristina Aguilera; caguilera@miracoalition..org; Samantha Almeida; 617-819-5382

MICHIGAN

Detroit, MI

Event: Rally at ICE Office
Date/Time: October 5th, 5:30 pm
Address: 333 Mt. Elliott
Organization: Michigan United
Main Point of Contact: Raquel Garcia Anderson; Raquel@miunited.org; 313-451-2768
Description: Metro Faith Leaders call for a Vigil to pray for Justice and Compassion; Elected Leaders please stop the separation of families NOW! Los Líderes Religiosos de Detroit van a orar para Justicia y Compasión para inmigrantes; Lideres: para las separaciones de nuestras familias AHORA!

Grand Rapids, MI

Event: Grand Rapids Vigil
Date/Time: October 5th, 4:00 pm
Address: Fountain Street Church, 24 Fountain Street Northeast
Organization: CRC, Micah Center, MI United and Local Churches
Main Point of Contact: Denise Lopez; denise@michiganunited.org; 305-773-0958
Description: Join us for a migrating prayer vigil. Wear white.

Kalamazoo, MI

Event: Kalamazoo March
Date/Time: October 5th, 1:45 pm
Address: Bronson Park, 200 S. Rose St.
Organization: MI United
Main Point of Contact: Alison Colberg; allison@michiganunited.org; 269-716-1005
Description: Join us for a pilgrimage and march for comprehensive immigration reform. We have the votes for reform in the House - it's time for Speaker Boehner to give us a vote! Join us to show the House that we will not stop until we have comprehensive immigration reform in 2013!

MINNESOTA

Minneapolis, MN

Event: Minneapolis March and Rally for Immigration Reform
Date/Time: October 5th, 12:30 pm
Address: Basilica St. Mary, 88 N 17th St
Organization: MNA4C - Immigrant Law Cente of Minnesota, SEIU, AFL-CIO, Asamblea de Derechos Civiles, MN Catholic Charities, MN Catholic Conference, ISAIAH, Jewish Community Action, African Immigrant Services, Mesa Latina, MN for a Fair Economy, OFA, Unite Here 17, Centro Campesino, Advocates for Human Rights, ICOM, UFCW1189, SPRLF, League of Women Voters, MRLF
Main Point of Contact: Felipe Illescas; felipe.illescas@ilcm.org; 612-418-5382
Description: Minnesotans support immigration reform with a pathway to citizenship that protects the unity of families and the rights of workers. Take a stand and march with your community!

MISSOURI

Kansas City, MO

Event: Kansas City Community Gathering
Date/Time: October 5th; 1:00 pm
Address: St. Peter's Catholic Church, 815 East Meyer
Organization: Communities Creating Opportunity (CCO)
Main Point of Contact: Sara John; sara@cco.org; 816-803-1513
Description: Event begins at 1:00pm. Join us for: fellowship with community members, hear real stories from Kansas City families, stand in solidarity for a pathway to citizenship, and learn how to prepare (and enjoy!) a family recipe for a traditional Mexican salsa. -- El evento empieza a la 1:00pm. Les invitamos a: convivir con miembros de la comunidad, escuchar verdaderas historias de nuestras familias, estar en solidaridad con el movimiento nacional para la reforma migratoria que incluye un camino hacia la ciudadania, y aprender una receta familiar de una salsa mexicana.

St. Louis, MO

Event: St. Louis Interfaith Pilgrimage
Date/Time: October 5th; 10:00 am
Address: St. Cecilia's Catholic Church, 5414 Alaska Ave
Organization: Missouri Immigrant and Refugee Advocates, Catholic Archdiocese, Catholic Charities, Metropolitan Congregations United
Main Point of Contact: Vanessa Crawford Aragón; vanessa@mira-mo.org; 636-734-6635

MONTANA

Billings, MT

Event: Billings Rally for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Date/Time: October 5th, 11:00 am
Address: 6th Ave S and 28th St S
Organization: Montana Organizing Project, Indian Peoples Action
Main Point of Contact: Blair Ward; blair@montanaorganizingproject.org; 406-599-1818

Missoula, MT

Event: Missoula Rally
Date/Time: October 6th, 2:00 pm
Address: 200 W Broadway
Organization: Montana Organizing Project, Montana Immigrant Justice Alliance, Indian Peoples Action
Main Point of Contact: Lauren Wittorp; lauren@montanaorganizingproject.org; 269-876-8432

NORTH CAROLINA

Asheboro, NC

Event: Asheboro Vigil
Date/Time: October 5th, 6:30 pm
Address: Frazier Park, 517 W Wainman Ave
Organization: SEIU, Workers United, Latin American Coalition, Latino Coalition of Randolph County
Main Point of Contact: Petit_fleur@live.com; 336-465-5895
Description: Juntos Somos más! Unamos nuestras manos en esta vigilia para luchar por una Reforma Migratoria justa. Nos veremos en Frazier Park (a lado de la iglesia católica San Jose.

Charlotte, NC

Event: Charlotte Rally
Date/Time: October 5th, 7:30 pm
Address: Marshall Park, 800 E. 3rd Street
Organization: SEIU Locals, Workers United, Latin American Coalition
Main Point of Contact: Lacey Williams; lwilliams@latinamericancoalition.org; 202-330-3149

Greenville, NC

Event: Greenville Press Conference
Date/Time: October 4th, 12:00 pm
Address: 261 Belvoir Hwy
Organization: AMEXCAN
Main Point of Contact: Juvencio Rocha; juvenciorp@amexcannc.com; 252-258-9967

Greenville, NC

Event: Greenville Community Dialogue
Date/Time: October 5th, 12:00 pm
Address: 261 Belvoir Hwy
Organization: AMEXCAN
Main Point of Contact: Juvencio Rocha; juvenciorp@amexcannc.com; 252-258-9967

Greensboro, NC

Event: Greensboro Rally and Canvass
Date/Time: October 5th, 12:00 pm
Address: TBD; Time and Location may change.
Organization: SEIU Locals, Workers United, Working America
Main Point of Contact: Zulema Rodriguez; zulema.rodriguez@seiu.org; 202-330-3149

Kernersville, NC

Event: Kemersville Mass for Immigrants
Date/Time: October 5th, 3:00 pm
Address: 616 S. Cherry St.
Organization: Holy Cross Church
Main Point of Contact: Martin Mata; holycrossmata@yahoo.com; 336-560-1040
Description: Justice for Immigrants

Wilmington, NC

Event: Wilmington Day for Dignity and Respect
Date/Time: October 5th, 6:00 pm
Address: Red Cross St and North Front St Wilmington, NC
Organization: SEIU Locals, Workers United, Latin American Coalition, FLOC
Main Point of Contact: Angelita and Lina; 919-440-5604

Morganton, NC

Event: Morganton Day for Dignity and Respect
Date/Time: October 5th, 12:00PM
Address: TBD; Time and Location may change.
Organization: SEIU Locals, Workers United, Latin American Coalition
Main Point of Contact: Zulema Rodriguez; zulema.rodriguez@seiu.org; 202-330-314

Hickory, NC

Event: Hickory Prayer Vigil
Date/Time: October 5th, 12:00 pm
Address: TBD; Time and Location may change.
Organization: NC Latino Coalition
Main Point of Contact: Mauricio Castro; macalcdc@aol.com; 919-423-6332

Hamlet, NC

Event: Hamlet Vigil for Dignity and Respect
Date/Time: October 5th, 6:00 pm
Address: 315 King Street; Hamlet NC
Organization: Richmond County's Immigration Fighters, Latin American Coalition of Charlotte
Main Point of Contact: Alberto Michaca; albertmichaca@yahoo.com; (910) 461-0181
Description: Join us for an evening vigil in support of human/immigrant rights. Meet us across the street from Hamlet City Park and Dollar General

Sanford, NC

Event: Sanford Summit for Faith Leaders
Date/Time: October 5th; 6:00 am
Address: 2840 Cemetery Road
Organization: North Carolina Council of Churches

NEBRASKA

Omaha, NE

Event: Omaha October 12th March and Rally
Date/Time: October 12th, Time TBD
Address: 4923 S. 24th Street, Ste 3A
Organization: Heartland Workers Center, Nebraska Appleseed, OLLAS
Main Point of Contact: Darcy Tromanhauser; dtromanhauser@neappleseed.org; 402-438-8853

NEW JERSEY

Freehold, NJ

Event: Freehold Day of Dignity and Respect
Date/Time: October 5th, 11:30 am
Address: 191 Throckmorton St
Organization: Center or Popular Democracy
Main Point of Contact: Stephanie Yazgi; 646 512 3726
Description: March from Casa Freehold to Festival

Trenton, NJ

Event: Trenton Mass for Immigrant Families
Date/Time: October 5th, 12:15 pm
Address: Cathedral of St. Mary, 701 Lawrenceville Road
Organization: PICO, WOTS, PICO, WOTS
Main Point of Contact: carlos@piconj.org

NEW MEXICO

Albuquerque, NM

Event: Albuquerque March for D

ignity and Respect
Date/Time: October 5th, 2:00 pm
Address: 1 Civic Plaza on 3rd and Tijeras
Organization: El Centro de Igualdad y Derechos
Main Point of Contact: Rachel LaZar; rlazar_elcentro@yahoo.com; 505-217-5189
Description: Meet on south side of One Civic Plaza

NEVADA

Las Vegas, NV

Event: N. Las Vegas Rueda de Prensa
Date/Time: October 1st, 3:00 pm
Address: 1096 E Sahara Suite 206
Organization: FEDEJAL NV
Main Point of Contact: Maria Larios, mlarios@tvlasvegascorp.com; 7024800177
Description: Unete a miles que, por todo el pais le pedimos al Congreso hacer realidad nuestro sueno de Reforma Migratoria ien 2013!

Las Vegas, NV

Event: Las Vegas Film Screening Walk a Day in An Immigrant's Shoes and Volunteer Training
Date/Time: October 5th, 3:00 pm
Address: Culinary Union, 1630 S. Commerce St.
Organization: MFV, PLAN, AFLCIO, Culinary Union, SEIU, OFA, Progress Now NV
Main Point of Contact: Rudy Zamora; rudyz@mifamiliavota.net, 702-724-5386
Description: Showing of Film - Walk a Day in An Immigrant's Shoes at A School

Las Vegas, NV

Event: Las Vegas Vigil Prayer and Testimonies
Date/Time: October 5th, 12:00 pm
Address: 2915 W. Charleston Ste.
Organization: Hermandad Mexicana Transnacional
Main Point of Contact: Luz Marina, luz@hermandad-mexicana.org; 702-855-3512

Las Vegas, NV

Event: Las Vegas Daylaborer Breaking Bread
Date/Time: October 5th, 7:00 pm
Address: MFV Office, 619 S. 6th St
Organization: MFV
Main Point of Contact: Marisol Montoya, Marisolm@mifamiliavota.org; Rudy Zamora, (702) 724-5386

Northern Nevada, NV

Event: Northern Nevada Faith for a Path to Citizenship
Date/Time: October 5th, 6th, and 7th, Time TBD
Address: TBD
Organization: ACTIONN
Main Point of Contact: Pat Fling; Flingp@actionn.org; 775-453-6137
Contact us to find out about our Sermons and payer vigils Fri, Sat, Sunday

Reno, NV

Event: Inmigracion Juego de Vida
Date/Time: October 5th, 10:00 am
Address: Corner of Fourth St. And Center St.
Organization: Mi Familia Vota, Ahora Latino Journal, Catholic Charities of Northern NV, PLAN, Immigration Reform for Nevada, UNR Latino Student Advisory Board, ACLU NV, American Families United
Main Point of Contact: Carla Castedo; CarlaC@mifamiliavota.org; Bob Fulkerson; Bfulkerson@planevada.org; 702-628-1887

Reno, NV

Event: Reno March for CIR
Date/Time: October 5th, 12:00 pm
Address: Corner of Fourth St. And Center St.
Organization: PLAN, MFV
Main Point of Contact: Carla Castedo; CarlaC@mifamiliavota.org; Bob Fulkerson; Bfulkerson@planevada.org; 702-628-1887

NEW YORK

Brooklyn, NY

Event: Service then March to Join
Brooklyn Bridge March
Date/Time: October 5th, 10:30 AM
Address: First Unitarian Congregational Society, 116 Pierrepont St. at the corner of Monroe Place
Organization: Arab American Association of New York, Cabrini Immigrant Services, Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens, CUSH, Faith in New York, the Greater New York Labor-Religion Coalition, the Interfaith Center of New York, the Interfaith Network for Immigration Reform, Make the Road New York, NICE, New Sanctuary Coalition of New York, and Women Supporting Women Ministries Inc.
Main Point of Contact: Dianne Steinman; steinmandiane@gmail.com.
Description: Join our service prior to marching and joining the Brooklyn Bridge March!

Corona, NY

Event: Service then March to Join Brooklyn Bridge March
Date/Time: October 5th, 8:30 AM
Address: St. St. Leo Parish , 1045 49th Ave.
Organization: Arab American Association of New York, Cabrini Immigrant Services, Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens, CUSH, Faith in New York, the Greater New York Labor-Religion Coalition, the Interfaith Center of New York, the Interfaith Network for Immigration Reform, Make the Road New York, NICE, New Sanctuary Coalition of New York, and Women Supporting Women Ministries Inc.
Main Point of Contact: Luz Muy; luz@faithinnewyork.org; 917-302-1313
Description: Join our service prior to marching and joining the Brooklyn Bridge March!

New York City, NY

Event: NYC Oct 5th March and Rally for Immigrant Dignity and Respect
Date/Time: October 5th, 12:00 pm
Address: 200 Cadman Plaza W. Brooklyn, NY 11201
Organization: New York Immigration Coalition, New Yorkers for Real Immigration Reform
Main Point of Contact: Manny Castro; mcastro@thenyic.org; 212-627-2227 ext. 246
Description: Rally at Cadman Plaza followed by march over the Brooklyn Bridge; For more info, visit our website at www.oct5nyc.com

Binghamton, NY

Event: Rally at the Courthouse
Date/Time: October 5th, 1:00 pm
Address: 92 Court St.
Organization: OFA
Main Point of Contact: Marcia Grippen; Stephanie Arrellano: stephanie.arellano@seiu.org; 313-409-3480

Brentwood, NY

Event: Brentwood Rally for Dignity and Respect
Date/Time: October 5th, 12:00 pm
Address: Ross Park
Organization: Make the Road, LICET
Main Point of Contact: Karina Claudio; karina.claudio@maketheroadny.org; 917-676-2559
Description: Join us in a rally for immigrant dignity and respect

Brooklyn, NY

Event: Brooklyn Projecting Eye Catching Images
Date/Time: October 5th, 8:00 pm
Address: 16 Harrison Place, Bushwick
Organization: Breakthrough and The Illuminator
Main Point of Contact: Ishita Srivastava; ishita@breakthrough.tv, 212 868 6500
Description: Join us to stand with thousands around the country for common-sense immigration reform that protects women’s rights and safety. Come to 16 Harrison Place, Bushwick, Brooklyn at 8PMishita@breakthrough.tv

Buffalo, NY

Event: Community Forum for Dignity and Respect
Date/Time: October 4th, 1:00 pm
Address: 2421 Main Street
Organization: SEIU-1199, NYS AFL-CIO, LCLAA, Citizen Action NY, NYCLU
Main Point of Contact: John Curr; jcurr@nyclu.org; 716-852-4033

Poughkeepsie, NY

Event: Poughkeepsie SOLIDARITY CROSSING to Support Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Date/Time: October 5th, 11:45 am
Address: 64 Parker Ave
Organization: Citizen Action of New York, New Yorkers for Real Immigration Reform
Main Point of Contact: Kat Fisher; kfisher@citizenactionny.org, 845-637-0174
Description: Next Saturday morning, October 5th, please join our immigrant neighbors, family members and friends who have faced the challenges of a broken immigration system and policy that makes finding work and supporting family extremely difficult for millions. Many people in this country have moved to find work to support families, and many of our ancestors migrated here at a time when there were fewer restrictions and requirements. Don't miss this chance to lend your voice to the final leg of this debate as cities from all over the country united in the demand for humane reform. Join us on this 1.25 mile walk across the Hudson River from Poughkeepsie to Highland where we will convene to ask our local decision makers to do more to support Comprehensive Immigration Reform that includes a roadmap to citizenship, due process and family reunification.

OHIO

Cleveland, OH

Event: Cleveland March for Dignity and Respect
Date/Time: October 5th, 10:00 am
Address: Chagrin Falls Triangle
Organization: Cleveland Jobs with Justice, SEIU Local 1, SEIU Local 1199, North Shore AFL-CIO, Workers United, Organize! Ohio, DreamActivist Ohio
Main Point of Contact: Deb Kline; dkline@clevelandjwj.org
Description:Join us as we bring together people from the labor, immigrant, faith and non-profit communities to call on Rep. David Joyce and all of Congress to support Fair Immigration Reform Now! Meet at 10:00 AM at the Town Triangle.

Springfield, OH

Event: Springfield March to City Hall
Date/Time: October 5th, 3:30 pm
Address: 300 S Fountain Ave
Organization: Ohio Prophetic Voices, SEIU, UFCW, FLOC, ICIRR (Illinois), INDYCAN, A4C, FIRM, CWA
Main Point of Contact: Troy Jackson; ttjackson@gmail.com
Description: Come and join our 1000 person march to Boehner’s Office at Springfield City Hall.

OREGON

Medford, OR

Event: Medford March and Rally
Date/Time: October 5th; 3:00 pm
Address: Alba Park, Corner of W. Main and S. Holly
Organization: Oregon Action, UNETE, NWSW-North West Seasonal Workers, NWFWC-North West Forest Workers Center, SEIU, RCC/SOU Students, Business and Faith groups
Main Point of Contact: Virginia Camberos; virginia@oregonaction.org, 541-772-4029
Description: We want a Comprehensive Immigration Reform with a Path to Citizenship NOW!!

Portland, OR

Event: Portland Walk for Citizenship
Date/T

ime: October 5th; 12:00 pm
Address: 815 SW Park Ave
Organization: Causa, ROP, Immigrant Law Group, Center for intercultural Organizing, SEIU, AFL-CIO, PCUN, UFW, Oregon Action
Main Point of Contact: Reyna Lopez; reyna@causaoregon.org ; 971-240-7414
Description: Rally for Dignity and Respect - Keep Our Families Together

PENNSYLVANIA

Philadelphia, PA

Event: Philadelphia Rally and March to ICE
Date/Time: October 5th, 12:00 pm
Address: Love Park, Downtown, 1599 John F Kennedy Blvd
Organization: Pennsylvania United for Immigration Reform (PUIR), Pennsylvania Immigration & Citizenship Coalition (PICC), SEIU 32BJ, SEIU HCPA, New Sanctuary Movement, Center for Popular Democracy, Keystone Progress, POWER
Main Point of Contact: Sundrop Carter; sundropcarter@paimmigrant.org; O:215-832-0
616; C:610-217-8222
Description: Meet at LOVE park at 12pm! We are coordinating buses from surrounding areas, please contact us to RSVP.

Reading, PA

Event: Reading Mass followed by Procession to Congressman Pitt's Office
Date/Time: October 5th, 12:30 pm
Address: St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, 322 South 5th Street
Organization: Congregations United for Neighoborhood Action
Main Point of Contact: Joshua Chisholm; 215-764-0741, joshuac@cunapico.orgjoshuac@cunapico.org

West Chester, PA

Event: West Chester October 6th - Yes and Playback Theatre: Immigration Stories Visualized
Date/Time: October 6th, 2:00 pm
Address: 501 S High St
Organization: PICC, NSM, UUPLAN
Main Point of Contact: Jorge Salazar; jorgesalazar@paimmigrant.org; 267-575-5293

RHODE ISLAND

Providence, RI

Event: Providence March and Community Forum
Date/Time: October 5th, 3:00 pm
Address: 5 Avenue of the Arts
Organization: Todos Somos Arizona
Main Point of Contact: Juan Garcia; juangarcia52@hotmail.com; 401-419-1050
Description: Join our march for citizenship and in support of the POWER Act!

SOUTH CAROLINA

Beaufort, SC

Event: Beaufort Rally and Vigil
Date/Time: October 5th, 12:00 pm
Address: Office of Congressman Mark Sanford, 903 Port Republic Street
Organization: Lowcountry Immigration Coalition
Main Point of Contact: George Kanuck; geokanuck@gmail.com
Description: Rally and Vigil on October 5 in support of the National Day of Dignity and Respect and comprehensive immigration reform

Goose Creek, SC

Event: Goose Creek Rally
Date/Time: October 5th, 12:00 pm
Address: 428 Red Bank Rd.
Organization: SinMiedoSC
Main Point of Contact: Laura Cahue, sinmiedosc@gmail.com, (803) 354-1887
Join us - Peaceful rally for Immigration Reform, Reading of an Immigrant's letter to Congress and a Piñata de la Reforma / Rebuild the Puzzle of Hope with a prayer for immigrants.

TENNESSEE

Knoxville, TN

Event: Caravan to Nashville
Date/Time: October 5th, 2:00 pm
Address: Caravan 1124 N. Broadway
Organization: TIRRC
Main Point of Contact: Alysa Medina; alysa@tnimmigrant.org, 937-620-6637
Description: Come the Unite Building no later than 2:00 to get on bus. Contact Alysa Medina to register at alysa@tnimmigrant.org / 937-620-6637.

Memphis, TN

Event: Caravan to Jackson
Date/Time: October 5th, 12:00 pm
Address: TBD; Time and location may change.
Organization: TIRRC

Nashville, TN

Event: Rally in Nashville for Dignity and Respect
Date/Time: October 5th, 3:00 pm
Address: St. Mary's Catholic Church; 1665 U.S. 45 Bypass
Organization: TIRRC
Main Point of Contact: Leticia; leticia@tnimmigrant.org, 615-833-0384 ext.106

Nashville, TN

Event: Rally in Nashville for Dignity and Respect
Date/Time: October 5th, 4:00 pm
Address: Centennial Park; 2500 West End Ave
Organization: TIRRC
Main Point of Contact: Megan Macaraeg; megan@tnimmigrant.org; 615-414-4364

Jackson, TN

Event: Jackson Public Forum
Date/Time: October 5th, 4:00 pm
Address: St. Marys Catholic Church, 1665 US 45 Bypass, Jackson, TN 38305
Organization: TIRRC
Main Point of Contact: Megan Macaraeg; megan@tnimmigrant.org; 615-414-4364

Jackson, TN

Event: Jackson Rally for Dignity and Respect
Date/Time: October 5th, 3:00 pm
Address: St. Marys Catholic Church, 1665 US 45 Bypass, Jackson, TN 38305
Organization: TIRRC and NAACP
Main Point of Contact: Iris Mercado, iris@tnimmigrant.org; 901-692-2933
Description: Join a rally for Immigration Reform Now!iris@tnimmigrant.org

TEXAS

Dallas, TX

Event: Dallas March for an Immigration Reform Uniting Families
Date/Time: October 5th, 2:30 pm
Address: 3505 Maple Ave.
Organization: SEIUTX and Worker's United
Main Point of Contact: Danny Cendejas; dcendejas@organizetexas.org; 214-810-4636

Houston, TX

Event: Houston March for Dignity and Respect
Date/Time: October 5th, 3:00 pm
Address: 901 Bagby St
Organization: CRECEN, SEIU, MFV, TOP
Main Point of Contact: Teodoro Aguiluz; teodoroaguiluz@hotmail.com; 713-271-9703
Description: Join us as buses from different parts of the Houston Metro Area will travel to Downtown Houston to March for Dignity and Respect and to demand of Congress that they fix our broken immigration system.

Austin, TX

Event: Austin March and Rally for Dignity and Respect
Date/Time: October 5th, 3:00 pm
Address:State Capitol: 112 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78701 -- Woolridge Park: 900 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78701
Organization: Austin Immigrant Rights Coalition
Main Point of Contact: Alejandro at austinirc3@gmail.com

Corpus Christi, TX

Event: Corpus Christi Rally and Call to Action
Date/Time: October 5th, 1:00 pm
Address: 3516 Holly Rd
Organization: Nueces County Coalition for Citienship, MFV, SEIU, and more
Main Point of Contact: Joaquin Guerra; jguerra@communitychange.org; 202-436-5130
Description: Join us for a rally and call to action to move immigration reform

San Antonio, TX

Event: San Antonio Day of Dignity and Respect
Date/Time: October 5th, 2:00 pm
Address: Elmendorf Lake
Organization: SEIU, CWA
Main Point of Contact: Shannon Perez; shannon_perez@hotmail.com

VIRGINIA

Charlottesville, VA

Event: Charlottesville: The Immigration Story Street Theater
Date/Time: October 5th, 3:00 pm
Address: Sojourners United Church of Christ, 1017 Elliot Avenue
Organization: Virginia Organizing
Main Point of Contact: Joe Szakos; szakos@virginia-organizing.org; 434-984-4655

Falls Church, VA

Event: Falls Church Rally
Date/Time: October 5th, 3:00 pm
Address: Glen Carlyn Rd & Leesburg Pike
Organization: CASA in ACTION, CASA VA
Main Point of Contact: Luis Aguilar; luis.a.aguilar@gmail.com, 703-672-0515
Description: Join us and support for a just immigration reform!

Virginia Beach, VA

Event: Story Capturing Event
Date/Time: October 5th, 9:00 am
Address: Holly Family Church located in 1279 N Great Neck Rd Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Organization: Virginia Organizing
Main Point of Contact: Teresa Stanley; tstanley@virginia-orgainzing.org; 757-286-5858
Description: Come share your stories!

Harrisonburg, VA

Event: Harrisonburg Pilgrimage
Date/Time: October 5th, 3:00 pm
Address: 620 Simms Avenue
Organization: Virginia Organizing
Main Point of Contact: Isabel Castillo; isabel@virginia-organizing.org; 540-830-6023
Description: We ask people to bring a "dignity flower" and/or "dignity candle." We will have ribbon & paper so that people can write down the name of someone they know who was deported or someone who passed away on the border. Once we get to Court Square we will leave the flowers there and hold a rally.

Fredericksburg, VA

Event: Fredericksburg Neighborhood Canvasses
Date/Time: October 5th, 1:00 pm
Address: St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1009 Stafford Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401
Organization: Virginia Organizing
Main Point of Contact: Addie Alexander; addie@virginia-organizing.org; 434-249-4058
Description: We'll knock on doors in several neighborhoods in Fredericksburg and Spotsy, targeting immigrant communities specifically, invite people to the rally in DC on October 8th, and register folks to vote.

Sterling, VA

Event: Sterling Rally
Date/Time: October 5th, 12:00 pm
Address: 120 Enterprise St.
Organization: NOVA Presente
Main Point of Contact: Noah Feldman; noahcofc@gmail.com; 703-851-0616
Description: Join us to march for dignity and respect for all immigrants in Sterling Park, VA. Meet at the Sterling Community Center at 12pm sharp!

Glenn Allen, VA

Event: Glenn Allen Prayer Circle
Date/Time: October 5th, 3:00 pm
Address: 4901 Lake Brook Drive
Organization: Virginia Organizing
Main Point of Contact: Joe Szakos; szakos@virginia-organizing.org; 434-984-4655

WASHINGTON

Proseer, WA

Event: Proseer Blessing and Car Caravan
Date/Time: October 5th, 10:40 am
Address: 103 Merlot Dr.
Organization: One America
Main Point of Contact: Ricardo Rodriguez; ricardo@weareoneamerica.org; 262-716-3431
Description: Get in your car and come with us to a Rally at Rep. Hasting's Office; Meet at 10:40 by the McDonalds

Sunnyside, WA

Event: Sunnyside Car Caravan
Date/Time: October 5th, 10:30
Address: 110 S Hill Rd.
Organization: One America
Main Point of Contact:Ricardo Rodriguez; ricardo@weareoneamerica.org; 262-716-3431
Description:Get in your car and come with us to a Rally at Rep. Hasting's Office; Meet at 10:30 at the BI-Mart

Yakima, WA

Event: Yakima Rally with Art
Date/Time: 12:00 pm
Address: 402 E. Yakima Avenue, Suite 760
Organization: OneAmerica
Main Point of Contact: Ricardo Rodriguez; ricardo@weareoneamerica.org; 262-716-3431
Description: Let's make sure Rep. Doc Hasting hears our voices for Immigration Reform. Meet at 11:45 AM.

Wapato, WA

Event: Wapato Car Caravan
Date/Time: October 5th, 11:00 am
Address: 701 S. Camas Ave.
Organization: One America
Main Point of Contact:Ricardo Rodriguez; ricardo@weareoneamerica.org; 262-716-3431
Description: Get in your Car and come to a Rally at Rep. Hasting's Office. Meet at Yakima Nation Housing Authority.

WISCONSIN

Racine, WI

Event: Press Conference with Paul Ryan
Date/Time: October 5th, 11:00 am
Address: 216 6th St.
Organization: Voces de la Frontera, Citizen Action, LULAC, MICAH, YES
Main Point of Contact: Juan Ruiz; juanvruiz@sbcglobal.net; 608.577.7370

Milwaukee, WI

Event: Milwaukee Day for Dignity and Respect
Date/Time: October 5th, 12:00 pm
Address: TBD; Time and Location may change
Organization: Voces de la Frontera
Main Point of Contact: Bethany Ordaz; juanvruiz@sbcglobal.net; 608.577.7370

Milwaukee, WI

Event: Milwaukee Citizenship Clinic for New Americans
Date/Time: October 5th, 9:00 am
Address: 1027 S. 5th Street
Organization: Voces de la Frontera
Main Point of Contact: Joe Shansky; joe.voces@gmail.com

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