Join us immediately following worship for a Forum on Migrant Advocacy Support featuring Mary Jo Dudley.
Supporting Immigrants in Our Community: Why Do They Come and How Do They Contribute?
Mary Jo Dudley, Director, Migrant Advocacy and Support (MAS)This session provides important context about the immigrants who live and work in our community—why they come, the challenges they face, and the vital roles they play in our local economy and daily life. We will explore the factors that motivate migration and highlight the many ways immigrant workers contribute to New York State and the broader U.S. economy.
The discussion will also address the current immigration enforcement climate and its impact on families and communities. Participants will learn about practical steps families can take to prepare and reduce the risk of family separation, as well as meaningful ways community members can offer informed and compassionate support to immigrants in our region.
Dudley is the Director of Migrant Advocacy and Support (MAS) and former Director of the Cornell Farmworker Program and has partnered and built deep trust with farmworkers throughout the past 20 years. She has been widely published in local, national, and international media and is the recipient of numerous local and national awards, including the Obama White House Champions of Change Award and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation award. She currently serves as the Chair of the National Advisory Council on Migrant Health
Migrant Advocacy and Support promotes justice, dignity, and equity by partnering with migrants to address migrant-identified health, legal, and educational needs..
● What motivates people to migrate?● What roles do immigrants play in our communities?
● How do immigrants contribute to the economy?
● How can families plan to prevent family separation?● What can we do to help?*MAS is a project of the Center for Transformative Action, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that accepts all funds on our behalf.
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