Action Training This Week

Operator/Verifier/Know Your Rights Training

Monday, October 20

5:30 - 730 p. m.

Presented by Voces de la Frontera at First Congregational Church (Losey and Main) AND Online (register for online link here.)

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DESPERATE JOURNEYS - Asylum Seekers Refugees & Immigrants

Tuesday, Oct. 22

Morning or afternoon session at Franciscan Spirituality Center, 920 Market. REGISTER BY OCTOBER 20!

8:00 to 11:30 a. m. - register

1:30 to 4:30 p. m. - register

Desperate times call for desperate measures. This course offers a foundation of the migration process for asylum seekers, refugees and immigrants. Participants will review legislation that impact resettlement while gaining insight on refugees’ experiences and psychological well-being.

Activities in the training are designed to assist providers in understanding the complexities related to migration while improving outcomes for this population through skills and integration.

Read more at registration links.

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From League of Women Voters

We are a country in crisis. What's at stake for our democracy and how did the three branches of government reach this level of dysfunction?

Most importantly, what do we do now as citizens, advocates, and voters? Join us for Issues Briefing 2025 to learn what's at stake and how we fight back.

Wednesday, October 22  The Crisis: Executive Branch How abuse of power is causing major imbalance and dysfunction

Saturday, October 25  The Crisis: Legislative Branch Are our representatives representing us? Why their role is imperative.

Tuesday, October 28  The Crisis: Judicial Branch Major threats to our rights are looming. Major threats to our rights are looming. What's on the docket for democracy?

Get more details and register here: https://lwvwisconsin.wixsite.com/ib2025