Civic Academy on The Refugee Children Fleeing Central America
- Sunday, August 24th
- @ Congregational Church of Austin, 23rd and San Antonio, Austin, TX
- 12:30 – 2:00pm
- Come for: Coffee and light snacks 12:15–12:30pm / Forum & discussion 12:30–2 pm
- Parking in University Coop Garage @ 23rd and San Antonio
Hosted by:
- Congregational Church of Austin
- Austin Interfaith
- Equal Justice Center
- Justice for Our Neighbors (UMC)
Join us for an Action Forum and Discussion
- Hear these children’s stories from some of those who have been meeting with them.
- Learn what social, economic, and political realities are driving them from their homes.
- Consider how this humanitarian crisis affects the debate over immigration reform.
- Discover the real facts about these confusing developments; Set straight the myths.
- Discuss the public policies that can help thoughtfully address this crisis.
- What are the pressing needs of the refugee children who are arriving in Central Texas
- Find out how you can respond to these children who are asking us for refuge.
