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Alejandro Mayorkas was just confirmed by the Senate as head of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and has been tasked to lead the President’s Task Force to reunify migrant children separated from their parents as part of the Trump administration’s Zero Tolerance policy. We urge Mr. Mayorkas to Uncage the children, Reunify the families and provide the resources for them to Heal from their trauma within the first 100 days of the Biden administration. Legal status is a ...must for them! #UncageReunifyHeal #CaravanForTheChildren @paoladelacalle @galeriadelaraza @chicanalatinafoundation @institutofamiliarsf @carecen_sf . . . Alejandro Mayorkas acaba de ser confirmado por el Senado como jefe del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) y se le ha asignado la tarea de liderar el Grupo de Trabajo del Presidente para reunificar a los niños migrantes separados de sus padres como parte de la política de "cero tolerancia" de la administración Trump. Instamos al Sr. Mayorkas a Liberar a los niños, Reunificar a las familias y proporcionar los recursos para que sanen su trauma dentro de los primeros 100 días de la administración Biden. ¡El estatus legal es imprescindible para ellos! #LiberarReunificarSanar #CaravanaXLosNiños @paoladelacalle @galeriadelaraza @chicanalatinafoundation @institutofamiliarsf @carecen_sf

Caravan for the Children has published an open call for the opportunity to be part of a quilt created by artist Paola de la Calle that will serve as a call to action to the Biden-Harris administration to uncage the children, reunify families, and collectively heal. If you’re a writer, poet, or literary enthusiast, don’t miss out on submitting your work to be considered for this opportunity! Find the submission form in our bio. #UncageReunifyHeal #CaravanForTheChildren @paolad...elacalle @galeriadelaraza @chicanalatinafoundation @institutofamiliarsf @carecen_sf . . . Caravana por los Niños ha publicado una convocatoria abierta para la oportunidad de ser parte de una colcha creada por la artista Paola de la Calle que servirá como un llamado de acción a la administración Biden-Harris para liberar a los niños, reunificar familias y sanar colectivamente. Si eres escritor, poeta o entusiasta de la literatura, no dejes esta oportunidad para ser considerado y envia tu trabajo.Encuentra el formulario para enviar tu trabajo en el enlace en nuestro perfil. #LiberarReunificarSanar #CaravanaXLosNiños @paoladelacalle @galeriadelaraza @chicanalatinafoundation @institutofamiliarsf @carecen_sf

IFR in the news... https://www.sfchronicle.com//From-desperation-to-uncertain

This panel on health disparities should be great. IFR's own Berta Hernandez is part of the panel. Hope you all can attend! https://sfurbanfilmfest.com/2021/programs/cooked/

Last week on October 12, San Francisco celebrated Indigenous Peoples Day. It is a great opportunity to consider the unique cultures and contributions of the Indígena, including immigrants. One of the best ways you can show your support for immigrants is to VOTE YES ON PROP. C. Proposition C will allow immigrants to serve on San Francisco’s various boards and commissions. They will participate in the same application and review process as all other interested San Franciscans. ...Continue reading

IFR honors Tina Valentina Aguirre as our final honoree for Latino Heritage Month. Tina's contributions to the LGBTQ Latinx community, particularly when so many were being lost to HIV/AIDS. Tina's contributions are still felt throughout the community. Read about Tina's amazing journey and adventures at: https://www.ifrsf.org/celebrating_the_magic_of_tina_valenti

Everyone has been trying to scare voters about the validity of voting by mail. There is reason for concern, but probably not to the degree some suggest, and certainly less so in California. However, you do have to be mindful; you need to methodically follow each step to avoid invalidating your ballot. By now (or within a day or so), you should have received your ballot in the mail. (If you haven’t received your ballot by October 16, check out our earlier posts on how to check...Continue reading

IFR friend and supporter Tonal chats with us about the importance of community and health. Check it out at: https://www.tonal.com/latinx-heritage-month-instituto-fami/

This week, Pa'delante honors Dr. Alberto Perez for Latino Heritage Month. Check out what Alberto has done to support the Indígena, raise their profile in San Francisco, and promote traditional wisdom and culture. https://www.ifrsf.org/why_we_celebrate_dr_alberto_perez

Voting in Person in San Francisco Despite the availability for everyone to vote by mail, many are still choosing to vote in person. The news has made everyone feel nervous that their vote will be thrown out, lost in the mail, or put in an unknown, never-to-be-found-again pile. Apart from that, there is something rewarding about completing your ballot and knowing it will get counted on Election Day. For San Franciscans, everyone has the option to vote in person beginning Octob...er 5th at their Voting Center, which will be set up outside the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium at 99 Grove Street, between Polk and Larkin streets. Voting on Monday-Friday will be available from 8am-5pm. Additional weekend hours are available; and additional places will be later in the month. Check the website below for those days and times. The real issue is how to make in-person voting as safe as possible. The Department of Elections created a great site to check out before leaving your home. You can find out what the wait time is at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium by checking the site at: https://sfelections.org/tools/map_poll_time/ In addition, here are Pa’delante’s suggestions for how to plan your in-person voting experience so that it’s as healthy and safe as possible: - Fill out your Sample Ballot and bring it with you to the polls; this will help minimize the amount of time you have to spend figuring out your position on each race and ballot measure. Again, the SF Department of Elections is on it! They’ve created a one-page Ballot Worksheet where you can your preferences for all races and state and locate initiatives. Download the Worksheet at https://sfelections.sfgov.org//20/N20_Ballot_Worksheet.pdf - Check the Voting Site Wait Time schedule. - Don’t forget to wear mask. - Bring bottled water; the weather has been extremely hot at times, and it’s important to stay hydrated. - Bring a folding stool or chair to sit if you expect you’ll have to wait in line for more than 15 or 20 minutes. - Remember to socially distance. - If you are voting for the first time and did not provide your driver’s license number when you registered, you may be asked to show a forum of ID when you go to the polls. An ID card, student ID, passport, recent utility bill, or the sample ballot booklet you received in the mail all qualify as acceptable forms of identification. - If you are a non-citizen voting in the School Board race, please be aware that information provided to the Dept. of Elections, including your name and address, may be obtained by ICE. Vote because it’s about your representation! Vote because it’s your right! Vote because it’s about our families and communities! ¡Pa’delante

¡Feliz Fin de Semana! Les dejamos tres cosas que podemos hacer por nuestra comunidad. No cuestan nada pero si traen gran valor para todos. 3 things we all can do for our community this weekend and don’t cost anything.

Hoy vuelve Casa corazon sf y Mariela Herrera con la Hora de los Peques a las 10:00 am. Educación y entretenimiento para los más ¡pequeñitos del hogar!

Our incredible leader will soon graduate! Join us to celebrate and honor her many contributions to IFR and the Latinx community of San Francisco.

This week, Pa'delante honors Roberto Hernandez for Latino Heritage Month! We honor Roberto today because of his work during the pandemic. The story is nothing short of amazing Check it out at: https://www.ifrsf.org/honoring_roberto_hernandez_mayor_of_t

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