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July 15, 2019
2020 Census – Everyone Counts

 

The SC County Refugee and Immigrant Forum is making plans to support the 2020 Census by letting people know that EVERYBODY who is in the U.S. on April 1st …

June 14, 2017
65 Great Messages of Love at the Unity Rally in San Jose

 

Hundreds of people changed their plans and gathered in San Jose on Saturday, June 10 to show their support to the Muslim-American community. This was all on short notice …

September 7, 2022
criminal record clearance clinic

Elevate’s last criminal record clearance clinic of 2022 – There are still appointments available. Please register as soon as possible. Individuals will be able to meet confidentially with Elevate’s legal …

October 19, 2018
Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead

I have always loved the Day of the Dead. At first I was …

July 2, 2018
Families Belong Together

On June 30th, at rallies all over the …

October 15, 2020
Guide for Navigating the Current Crisis as a New Immigrant to US

 

This is the first time I have published a “Guest Blog” and I am happy to share the following helpful 1st hand information on the refugee experience that …

March 23, 2021
History of Hate

My grandfather Francesco, left his dirt poor village in Sicily for America at the age of 16, after his father was murdered by gangsters. He worked in the cement yards …

October 16, 2019
October 17th, 2019 – 30 Years Later

In honor of the 30th anniversary of the Loma Prieta Earthquake, I am sharing my experience of that event as a Red Cross Disaster Volunteer. There are many things we …

March 1, 2019
SCC Service Providers Learning Stress Reduction Techniques

 

On February 23rd, 25 people from 13 different agencies attended a workshop at the American Red Cross in San Jose. Participants included Counselors, Social Workers, Teachers, and other Service …

September 1, 2017
SCC Supports Immigrants with Expanding Rapid Response Network

On Wednesday, August 30th, a press conference was held to announce that the Rapid Response Network (RRN) will now cover the entire …