Part II: How a Church, a City and a Network Doubles their Power when it Mattered Most En Español abajo In Vista, hundreds of immigrant families, parishioners and neighbors showed up twice in two months to defend a simple but powerful principle: every resident deserves constitutional protections, no matter their…
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Grounded in faith and compassion, PICO California invites communities to take action — by donating food and hygiene items, volunteering at local food pantries, or helping spread the word about available resources for those in need. Busca un banco de alimentos cerca de ti y conoce cómo puedes ayudar. Con…
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When families are targeted, our communities respond with love and protection. Below is a list of California Rapid Response Hotline Numbers — including from PICO California federations within our statewide network. These numbers are vital tools to help defend immigrant neighbors facing ICE enforcement. If you or someone you know…
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How Vista Turned Fear into Power En Español abajo In Vista, California, fear had begun to spread. Immigration raids were separating families, neighbors avoided one another, and anxiety rippled through parish halls. But inside St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, parishioners began to gather; not to mourn what they were…
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We are all watching in anguish as violent ICE raids are sweeping through communities across the nation. We know too well the devastation these raids bring as parents are ripped from their children and fear spreads through our communities. Now, our hearts are breaking for our siblings in Chicago. Clergy,…
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At PICO California, our vision is to build a Moral Economy where every person, regardless of race, immigration status, or income, can live with dignity, opportunity and belonging. During Hispanic Heritage month we are uplifting the voices of Latino clergy who embody this vision in their ministry and in their…
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Pastor Omar Coronado, Iglesia Centro Libre Cristiano & Inland Congregations United for Change Pastor Omar Coronado is assistant pastor of Centro Libre Christian Church in Indio, California. For over 17 years he has accompanied and strengthened migrant families and farming communities in Mexico and Central America. Pastor Coronado’s calling is…
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A Reflection on the Convergence of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day by Reverend Dr. Joy Johnson The convergence of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and a presidential Inauguration Day invites us into a significant moment to reflect on the enduring lessons of our past and their relevance…
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by Reverend Dr. George CL Cummings As I reflect on my retirement from formal service as an Executive Director of Faith in Action East Bay this year, and as we prepare to celebrate Juneteenth 2024, I cannot help but be reminded of the fact that whatever I have achieved in…
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