Schools to start with new safety measures for kids and their families during ICE raids

Los Angeles public schools are set to reopen Thursday, beginning their new school year amid a historically challenging climate. They are taking bold actions to shield children and their immigrant families from federal immigration raids. To enhance safety, school police, along with military personnel, will patrol approximately 100 schools, particularly focusing on Latino neighborhoods. They […]

LAUSD and Bass promise support for immigrant families returning to school

Safety Measures for Schools in Los Angeles As school opens on Thursday, volunteers from Los Angeles’ unified school police, staff, and community members will create protective perimeters around over 100 schools. Their goal is to help ensure children can travel safely. A 15-year-old student with a disability was detained by federal agents while visiting Aleta […]

Light Up Navajo VI will provide power to 50 families in Cameron

Cameron, Arizona – A Mission to Bring Power Under the blazing 100-degree sun, a team of linemen is dedicated to one important task. The Light Up Navajo initiative, which began back in 2019, is currently in its sixth phase. This effort has brought together utility workers nationwide to provide electricity to Navajo homes. In Cameron, […]

Supporting Healthy Babies and Families: Focus on Preventing Overdoses

Substance Use, Pregnancy, and Stigma Pregnant women dealing with substance use disorders (SUD) often find themselves feeling alone, fearful, and overwhelmed. The stigma attached to their situation can prevent them from seeking the vital care they need. Families might also worry about mandatory reporting systems involving law enforcement or child welfare, which can lead to […]

Families urge lawmakers to avoid masking old issues with new constructions.

Annual Hearing Highlights Concerns in Alabama’s Prison System Legislators, formerly incarcerated individuals, and advocacy leaders gathered at the Alabama Capitol this week for the Joint Prison Supervisory Board’s annual hearing. They confronted pressing issues like violence, overcrowding, and insufficient rehabilitation within the state’s prison system. A notable testimony came from Rachel Elledge, a former inmate […]

Rep. Sewell advocates for better prenatal care access for military families.

On Thursday, a new initiative was presented by US President Terri Sewell from Alabama, Senator Tammy Duckworth from Illinois, and Congressman Andy Kim from New Jersey. This legislation aims to enhance access to prenatal care specifically for military families. The proposed law would establish a pilot program within the Department of Defense to recognize pregnancy […]