Advocate

E-mail info@thehungercoalition.org to add your name to this letter to stand with the Latinx people of Blaine County.

Carta en español: https://thehungercoalition.org/es/abogacia/

A letter to the editor prepared by The Hunger Coalition & The Alliance of Idaho

We are standing up for fundamental American principles of fairness and justice in support of our immigrant and refugee friends, neighbors, and co-workers. The United States is a nation of immigrants, both voluntary and involuntary, and recognizing this fact, we stand with those who are targets of racial discrimination in our country.

Many of our Latinx friends and neighbors across the country are terrified — regardless of documentation status. We stand and work together to help build safe, just, and welcoming communities for all. We celebrate what the Latinx community brings to this country, and we support those working to protect the basic human rights of immigrants by engaging in education, outreach, and advocacy at local, state, and national levels.

Latinx families – like all families – want the best possible future for their children. They hold values deeply rooted in culture, faith, education, courage, and hard work. Many local businesses, classrooms, youth programs, as well as an extraordinary workforce, are led by our Latinx neighbors, and they are crucial to what makes our beautiful community thrive.

To the impacted community in this valley and around the country, the undersigned organizations and individuals say: If you are afraid for your safety, if you worry that your parent or child may be taken away from you, please know we will support you in any way we can. We stand in solidarity with you with the recognition that your participation in this community makes us all better.

If you are interested in adding your name to this letter, please email info@thehungercoalition.org. Your name will be added to our website. If you would like to know what you can do to help support impacted communities, please email immigrationallianceofidaho@gmail.com. Thank you.

Organizations Signing onto this Letter:

Community volunteers and leaders: