Each week, the Justice for Immigrants program at CIS-NYC hosts workshops and information sessions in response to the ongoing attacks against our communities. These sessions are one way we ensure our members have the tools and knowledge they need to stay informed, protect themselves, and take action.
Last week, our workshop focused on how to speak with the press, at press conferences, and directly with elected officials. We practiced what it looks like to share personal stories in ways that can influence policy and shift public opinion. We also reviewed some of the campaigns we’re actively supporting, like Access to Representation and Coverage for All, as real-life examples of how advocacy rooted in lived experience can lead to concrete legislative wins. This kind of training is part of our ongoing commitment to building leadership and power within immigrant communities in NYC.
The group knitted over 250 “Water Filter Socks” for ‘Water by Women’. This organization has empowered women in 48 countries to become “Water Women.”
On Friday, February 28, the graduation ceremony for the nutrition group was held at Cabrini Immigrant Services-NYC, where 13 participants from various countries, including Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Peru, and Mexico, completed 8 nutrition workshops in collaboration with the Cornell University Cooperative Extension.
This month, Cabrini Immigrant Services of NYC continued to build community through new initiatives and advocacy efforts. Our social services team launched Almas Latinas (Latin Souls), a support group focuIsed on celebrating culture and sparking joy.
Despite the frigid weather, members of the Knitting Group from Cabrini Immigrant Services (CIS) – Dobbs Ferry, NY, went to St. Cabrini Nursing Home to enjoy meeting with some of the residents and to participate in a Paint and Sip Program.
“Construyendo su aldea en el 2025: Abogando y fortaleciéndose en el nuevo año” (“Building Your Village in 2025: Advocating and Growing Stronger in the New Year”). The workshop was presented by Betsy Suarez, a licensed mental health counselor. In light of the possible changes that may take place for immigrants, we wanted everyone to be equipped with as much information as possible.
Following the recent inauguration of the Trump Administration, Cabrini Immigrant Services- NYC (CIS-NYC) has been actively engaging in rapid response efforts to keep our communities safe. On Monday, we hosted a Know Your Rights training with 150 participants, ensuring that vital information reaches those who need it most. Through our Justice for Immigrants program, we are planning a series of upcoming events to continue this critical work.
