News from Reform Immigration for America in Arizona (RIFA-AZ)

NOTICE:

The Campaign Reform Immigration for America in Arizona is about joining forces with organizations from faith, labor, business – individuals and families working together to achieve workable comprehensive immigration reform.

As the work of advancing CIR legislation in Congress moves forward, it will be more important for CIR supporters to stay connected and work together on how to do our part in reaching the 279 votes needed for victory.

We will as much as possible use our email network to pass on information and statewide
calls for updates about what is going on the ground in Arizona and nationally. Statewide meeting to be schedule soon.

Arizona in Action:

Arizona Interfaith Network convened religious leaders to raise develop strategy for immigration reform. Over 100 leaders from across the state gathered in Casa Grande June 30 and agreed to move forward to develop resources and promote education on comprehensive immigration reform in their institutions.

Arizona Advocacy Network and Somos America hosted National RIFA Campaign Field Director Mehrdad Azumen and Shu Ohno, RIFA Communications Assistant Director in a campaign strategy training to over 200 leaders from faith, labor and community groups from across Maricopa County July 16. Organizations made commitments to work inside their organizations to build new alliances and grow the Arizona cell phone network.

Border Action Network and Democracia USA in Tucson also hosted National Campaign Staff, Saturday, July 18 with over 50 members of local groups to discuss the campaign strategy.

IS YOUR ORGANIZATION LISTED AS AN RIFA ENDORSER?
Go here to see a list of all Endorsers
http://www.reformimmigrationforamerica.org/blog/campaign-supporters/

Have you sent a fax to Congress? Do you want to tell your friends about RIFA? http://www.reformimmigrationforamerica.org/blog/take-action/