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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.
Put your knowledge to the test and flex your mental muscles at our Trivia Night Fundraiser for Ricky Rivard for County Board!
Join us for an evening of friendly competition, laughter, and brain teasers on July 25th at 5 pm at Aurelio’s Pizza in Geneva. Gather your smartest friends and form a team to battle it out for trivia glory!
Here’s what awaits:
- Family-friendly night of fun
- Rounds of challenging trivia across a variety of topics
- Pizza and drinks included
- Prizes for the top teams and most creative team name
So, mark your calendars and get ready to prove you’re the smartest team in Kane County!
Tickets: $25 per person (team discounts available!)
Get your tickets now at VoteRicky.com or by following the link below.
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/trivia12
Sponsorships include a table for a team for the event and special recognition
Don’t miss out on this fun and rewarding event!
July 30 fundraiser to support Dr. Silva for Coroner
Join us for a fundraiser in support of Dr. Silva for Coroner. We need your help to continue getting Dr. Silva’s message to the voters in Kane County. Your support will help us send more mailers, put out more yard signs, and knock on more doors so that Dr. Silva will be the first Latina elected to countywide office in Kane County!
Fundraiser to Support Penny Wegman for Kane County Auditor
$40 per person
Buy tickets at https://www.pennywegman.com/
This year all of the proceeds will be going to: ELGIN COOPERATIVE MINISTRIES – They run the Soup Kitchens
Inflation hits the poor the hardest and makes their life very difficult. This means that they rely on the Food Banks even more. The BEST WAY to donate is to make a check out to ECM (Elgin Cooperative Ministries) – OR – FFGA (Food for Greater Elgin) – OR – pick up a few extra items while you are at the store. Either way – early donations can be dropped off at the Tepe’s – 2814 Beacon Point Cir.
!!! WHAT THEY NEED MOST !!!
1st – MONEY – MAKE CHECKS OUT TO “ECM”
2nd – Pop top/easy open foods are best for homeless individuals
CANNED MEAT MEALS: BEEF STEW, CHILI, RAVIOLI, SPAM, CHICKEN
SPAGHETTI NOODLES 1# BAGS
TUNA – CAN OR POUCH; WHITE RICE 1# BAG/BOX
Canned fruit; Cereal/oatmeal (small packets)
Peanut butter; Jelly; Macaroni & cheese – boxed
Pinto beans, dry 1# bags
Saltine crackers; Soup/Ramen noodles
Spaghetti/marinara sauce; Spaghettio-types
AND DIAPERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2024 – 10am – 1pm
COLLECTION LOCATIONS
1 – SETTLERS PARK – On Sutton St West of Long Common
2 – STRATHMANN HOME – 210 Wing Park Blvd
3 – Gail Borden Library
Contact Vern Tepe if you’d like to help:
verntepe@gmail.com or 630-632-9811
!!! AND SPECIAL THANKS TO THOSE THAT HAVE ALREADY DONATED !!!
We are so excited for you to see our new campaign headquarters located in downtown West Dundee!
Meet Suzanne, Enjoy Food and Refreshments,
Bring Your Friends!
READY FOR TEDDY?
Help Ted Penesis in his sprint for Kane County Board during this fun, Olympic-themed event
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 5-7pm
at the Village Squire
480 S. Randall Rd, South Elgin
To attend, please choose funding level below and for mailing address:
- Event Finalist: $50
- Bronze: $100
- Silver: $250
- Gold: $500
- World-Record: Gold: $1000
Mail check to:
Ted for County Board
7N984 Woodcliff Drive
South Elgin, IL 60177
Visit www.TedforCountyBoard.com to contact Ted, learn more about his campaign and, if necessary, make your donation online.
