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CONTACT: Carolyn Bird Salazar, Chair, kcdw@kcdwomen.com
Kane County Democratic Women “Women & Power Speakers Series” Hosts A Panel Discussion Entitled “Immigration 101: A Path Forward in Illinois and Why It Matters”
ST. CHARLES, June 28, 2024 – The Kane County Democratic Women (KCDW) will host a forum entitled “Immigration 101: A Path Forward in Illinois and Why It Matters” on Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Geneva Public Library, 227 S. 7th St., Geneva, IL. The purpose of the forum is to bring the community together to learn from experts about the laws & policies that make up our immigration system, its history, and the current challenges and opportunities. The panel consists of a moderator and 4 speakers.
- Moderator: Dr. Sandy López, Director of the Undocumented Student Resource Center at NIU and a board member of the IL Latino Council on Higher Education.
- Marlén Romero Garcia, Esq. Immigration attorney for the YMCA in Elgin. Marlén’s passion is assisting immigrants as they traverse our immigration system.
- Dianha Ortega-Ehreth, Executive Director of Centro de Información. Centro provides immigration services and community resources, including food assistance.
- Maya Piña, Director at Casa Michoacan Elgin, a bi-national nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the welfare and empowerment of the Latinx community.
- Farah Chalisa, Esq. Chicago attorney who handles employment discrimination and human rights litigation. She volunteers as the legal advisor for Empowering Women.
The forum is free and open to the public. Questions regarding the Women & Power Speaker Series or the Kane County Democratic Women can be sent to KCDW Chair, Carolyn Bird Salazar at kcdw@kcdwomen.com
ABOUT THE KANE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC WOMEN: The mission of the KCDW is to harness the political power of Democratic women to create positive social change through engagement, education, and empowerment. Meetings are open to the public and held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. They alternate between Oak Street Restaurant in North Aurora and Carmina’s Restaurant in Elgin.
Bring a friend and come to a meet and greet the KCDW Member Candidates running in November. We’ll be gathering at the Oak Street Restaurant in North Aurora. Here’s your opportunity to be informed prior to casting a ballot in November.
Join the Young Democrats of Kane County at our monthly meeting, held on the fourth Friday of every month.
While most meetings will be in-person, three will be virtual each year. (Meetings in February, July, and December are virtual.)
Email Casey@kaneyoungdems.com for info.
Join the Young Democrats of Kane County at our monthly meeting, held on the fourth Friday of every month.
While most meetings will be in-person, three will be virtual each year. (Meetings in February, July, and December are virtual.)
Email Casey@kaneyoungdems.com for info.
Save the Date(s) to help the Kane County Young Democrats Get Out the Vote!
Fridays | 6pm-8pm | August 30, 2024 – October 4, 2024
Details to come!
Save the Date(s) to help the Kane County Young Democrats Get Out the Vote!
Fridays | 6pm-8pm | August 30, 2024 – October 4, 2024
Details to come!
Save the Date(s) to help the Kane County Young Democrats Get Out the Vote!
Fridays | 6pm-8pm | August 30, 2024 – October 4, 2024
Details to come!
Save the Date(s) to help the Kane County Young Democrats Get Out the Vote!
Fridays | 6pm-8pm | August 30, 2024 – October 4, 2024
Details to come!
Help keep Kane County safe!
Join Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser, Sheriff Hain and State’s Attorneys and Sheriffs from around the region.
Come on over, hang with our previous State’s Attorney and our current State’s Attorney, Jamie Mosser AND help get her re-elected to serve and improve our county.
(Yes, come learn more about the role they play in our community!)
DeKalb and Kendall County’s State’s Attorneys will be there as well as Kendall County’s Sheriff.
Tickets only $25 Pay at door, use link below and if you can’t make it. Still click the link to make your donation!
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Location:
Alley 64
212 Main St
St. Charles, IL 60174
September 25 – 5:30-7:30pm
Save the Date(s) to help the Kane County Young Democrats Get Out the Vote!
Fridays | 6pm-8pm | August 30, 2024 – October 4, 2024
Details to come!
