Rep. Lofgren, Mayor Liccardo Join Advocates in Rally for Executive Actions on Immigration 1 Year Later - Community Calls for End to Deportations

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Rep. Lofgren, Mayor Liccardo Join Advocates in Rally for Executive Actions on Immigration 1 Year Later - Community Calls for End to Deportations

Dozens of elected officials, community members, immigration rights activists, and allies gathered today at San Jose City Hall on the one year anniversary of President Obama’s executive action announcement that would provide 5 million people a work permit and relief from deportation through the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) program and the expansion of the 2012 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. 

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Heroes

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Heroes

October 15, 2015, marked the end of Hispanic Heritage Month. Throughout the month, SIREN celebrated the heritage, culture, accomplishments and progress of Latinos in our community by honoring local Hispanic Heritage Heroes. Our honorees showcased the successful progress we have made on a variety of issues and industries including Latinos in elected office, organizers and advocates creating positive change, and leaders improving educational achievement among Latino students. 

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Building Our Legacy : Hispanic Heritage Month of Action

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Building Our Legacy : Hispanic Heritage Month of Action

Each year, we observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of Latinos. This year, we invite you to join us to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month- "El Mes de la Herencia Hispana" by taking action and using the power of our vote for our community as a whole.

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SIREN ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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SIREN ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Services, Immigrant Rights & Education Network (SIREN), an advocacy and community organizing non-profit providing immigration services to low income residents, has announced the selection of Maricela Gutiérrez, as its new Executive Director. Maricela will fill the vacancy created by Patricia Diaz’s departure, effective June 15, 2015 as Patricia and her family will be relocating to Washington State this summer. 

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June is Immigrant Heritage Month!

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June is Immigrant Heritage Month!

We wanted to invite you to join us today to kick off the 2nd Annual Immigrant Heritage Month, a nationwide effort to gather and share inspirational stories of immigration in America. Throughout the month of June, SIREN will highlight and share the immigrant stories of staff and board members, immigrant leaders, community members, and local elected officials to showcase the diversity, influence, and impact immigrants have made in Silicon Valley.

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Advocates To Urge Governor For Inclusive Investment To Uplift State’s Immigrant Communities

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In the revision of the proposed January budget, Governor Brown has included a $5 million appropriation to support application assistance, through qualified non-profits, for immigrants eligible for deferred action through President Obama’s immigrant relief initiatives. The One California Coalition issued the following statement.

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