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Our Party BlogHave your say about all things democraticApril 29, 2008COMMUNITY VIGIL TONIGHT AT CHATTANOOGA CITY HALL
If you believe all people deserve to be treated with dignity, you are invited to join Rev. Michael L. Feely for a vigil that will span the state, from Chattanooga to Nashville to Memphis. The Chattanooga Vigil will run from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at City Hall on Lindsay Street. Contact organizers at 423-320-3636, or 706-217-8696 if you are traveling from Dalton, Georgia."Hundreds of women and men have been detained after last week's immigration raids in Chattanooga. Families are currently separated in jails across the South. They will wait in detention centers for months while they await deportation. Few of those detained or released have the money for the legal support needed to help guide them through the complex immigration system. Come stand with us in silence and prayer." ~ Rev. Michael L. Feely "ALL LABOR THAT UPLIFTS HUMANITY HAS DIGNITY…" ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. How can I help now? Many families were dependent on the income of those detained, and are not yet prepared to support themselves. Those still held in detentions centers face legal fees and exorbitant bond costs. DONATE: Food, Money for Legal Defense, Tickets, Bail, Basic living expenses, Pro Bono Legal Aid, Support or financial donations to the organizations of Chattanooga aiding the victims. BRING DONATIONS TO THE VIGILS TO BE DELIVERED TO VICTIMS OR Contact 615.833.0384 to find out where donations can be sent. Also, the "Help the Kids" fund was established by La Paz de Dios, a nonprofit organization of Chattanooga. To contribute to this fund send to: La Paz de Dios, P.O. Box 3306, Chattanooga, TN 37404 Post a Reply... Most Recent Posts: 05/13: Governor Bredesen Demonstrates Resolve & Accountability in Response to Recession 05/12: "Vote for Change" Registration Drive Drew Over 50 Volunteers to Headquarters 05/12: Join U.S. Senate Candidate Bob Tuke Monday, May 19, at UTC Patten House 05/12: Four BIG Democratic Events To Attend This Week 05/07: First Marilyn Lloyd Dinner on June 16th 05/07: Jim Hammond is a "Mugwump" by His Own Definition 05/03: You are Invited to Reception for "Beck for Sheriff" on May 8 05/01: Commissioner Greg Beck Proposes Five-Point Strategic Plan for Sheriff's Department 04/29: Community Vigil Tonight at Chattanooga City Hall 04/25: Rep. JoAnne Favors Honors Impressions Stars Sam Gooden & Fred Cash 04/22: On Earth Day, Chairman Bailes Kicks off new series for "Discussions in Democracy" focused on natural resources 04/21: Sen. Berke focuses on Solving Water Issues for Tennessee, Not Fighting with Other States 04/11: Senator Berke & Commissioners Brooks and Mackey Speak out on Water 04/11: Staggering News: McCain Will Continue Bush/Cheney Preemptive Warmaking (Guest Article by Naman Crowe) 04/08: Democratic Women's Club Tonight: Dr. Sam Bernard from TN Suicide Prevention Network 04/08: JFK Club Today: Mag Lev High Speed Train Project 04/06: Stuart James does not qualify to run, says he will support Rep. JoAnne Favors 04/06: Thanks to Our Five Democrats Qualified to Run for Office 04/01: Representative Favors and Stuart James will both run in District 29 State House Primary Election 03/18: Sheriff Nominating Process & Caucus Were Fair and Friendly--By Rita Fehring |
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