Cabrini Immigrant Services – New York City (CIS-NYC) is thrilled to share the highlights of our recent fundraiser held on June 15th, marking the 25th anniversary of Cabrini Immigrant Services of New York City. This event was a celebration of our commitment to immigrant rights and the impact we have made over the years.
We had the honor of highlighting two honorees dear to the CIS-NYC community: Sr. Pietrina Raccuglia, MSC, and Alex Avitabile, who received the “Heart of Cabrini” award. This award symbolizes the continuation of Mother Cabrini’s legacy, a mission that both honorees have embodied through their work and lives. Sr. Pietrina Raccuglia, MSC, has been a longstanding advocate for immigrants and has upheld CIS-NYC’s mission through her founding of our organization. Alex Avitabile, a champion in housing justice and an advocate for immigrant rights, has been a generous supporter of CIS-NYC and an exemplary recipient of the “Heart of Cabrini” award.
The celebration continued with food, drinks, and a performance by La Cumbiamba, which had everyone dancing and on their feet. We give thanks to our generous sponsors, dedicated supporters, and the wonderful community that makes our work possible.
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We are also excited to share photos from the event taken by Leo Sorel, capturing the joyous moments and highlights of the evening.
You can view the photos: https://cis-nyc.org/celebrate-25-photos. Additionally, we have a special video created by Darcy Thompson commemorating our 25-year journey and highlighting our work. Watch the video here: https://cis-nyc.org.
Here’s to 25 more years of service and impact!
This spring, Justice for Immigrants (JFI) is offering an exciting opportunity to young adult immigrants who are interested in developing their leadership skills and joining a team of change-makers. JFI’s Leadership Development Program will create a space for young adults (ages 18-35) to learn about community organizing strategies and tactics, explore how to use storytelling as a tool for change, study the history of social movements, and much more. During this 6 week period, participants will also have opportunities to apply what they’re learning to real world contexts through field trips and advocacy activities. Metrocards and snacks will be provided at each