The White House confirmed the new refugee admissions ceiling today which aligns with the request outlined in our letter. We will continue to monitor the local implementation of these arrivals in Rochester to ensure all systems remain fully operational. Thank you for maintaining the pressure required to reach this outcome.
November 3, 2019
Final supporters
Open Letter from the Faith Communities of Rochester, NY
Dear President Trump,
As faith leaders of Rochester, New York, we stand together to “Welcome the Stranger” and unite our voices as you consider the Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions.
We implore you to raise the number of refugees that will be allowed into our country for next fiscal year to 75,000. During this time of historic global levels of forcibly displaced people please consider our sincere desire to express compassion to the vulnerable as you set the ceiling on Refugee Admissions for next year.
Rochester, NY has a robust structure for welcoming refugees that utilizes the excellent medical, educational and employment opportunities available in our city. This structure of services and agencies are fully supported by our faith communities as we give both of our time and money. We are compelled to respond to this global crisis as an expression of our faith and are asking our government to enable us to continue this ministry.
Finally, we want to assure you that we are praying for you and others in positions of power and influence in our governments.
Respectfully,
Updates
September 10, 2019
The current level of support provides the necessary leverage to begin formal outreach to the executive office. I am finalizing the summary report of our community capacity that will be included with the official petition delivery.
Reached 100 supporters
September 10, 2019
39 Comments
Our community in Rochester, NY is wonderfully rich in diversity! We welcome those who come to escape harm and work hard to make their way in a new land. These refugees are strong and courageous brothers and sisters; Rochester is a better place because of them. Our arms are open, wanting to embrace more. Please make that possible!
As a Catholic I believe that we have an obligation to help the huge number of refugees in the world, the USA being a rich and large country that can accomodate many more citizens. Immigrants become a contributing population to this country. I myself was an immigrant and have contributed to the good of this country by being a highschool science teacher during my professional years.
I believe we need to read others as we would wish to be treated. Our brothers and sisters around the world need our help as they flee oppressive governments and oppression. WE can stretch and offer to make room for more refugees. Sincerely, Suzanne Shady 21 Conover Xing Fairport, NY 14450
Rochester has a tremendous legacy of accepting and integrating refugees into our region. Don't lower the quota … raise it!
Refugees have been thoroughly vetted and waited for years to be admitted to the U.S. They value this country and desire to be good citizens.
Please allow refugees into our country. Don’t make it harder for them to get to safety here in the US.
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The White House confirmed the new refugee admissions ceiling today which aligns with the request outlined in our letter. We will continue to monitor the local implementation of these arrivals in Rochester to ensure all systems remain fully operational. Thank you for maintaining the pressure required to reach this outcome.
November 3, 2019
Final supporters
Open Letter from the Faith Communities of Rochester, NY
Dear President Trump,
As faith leaders of Rochester, New York, we stand together to “Welcome the Stranger” and unite our voices as you consider the Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions.
We implore you to raise the number of refugees that will be allowed into our country for next fiscal year to 75,000. During this time of historic global levels of forcibly displaced people please consider our sincere desire to express compassion to the vulnerable as you set the ceiling on Refugee Admissions for next year.
Rochester, NY has a robust structure for welcoming refugees that utilizes the excellent medical, educational and employment opportunities available in our city. This structure of services and agencies are fully supported by our faith communities as we give both of our time and money. We are compelled to respond to this global crisis as an expression of our faith and are asking our government to enable us to continue this ministry.
Finally, we want to assure you that we are praying for you and others in positions of power and influence in our governments.
Respectfully,
Updates
September 10, 2019
The current level of support provides the necessary leverage to begin formal outreach to the executive office. I am finalizing the summary report of our community capacity that will be included with the official petition delivery.
Reached 100 supporters
September 10, 2019
39 Comments
We have been assisting newly arrived refugees into the Rochester area for the last 20 years. We provide the refugees with appropriate clothing for our harsh winters, completely furnish their apartments (done by Catholic Family Center) and tutor 100 refugees a week to speak English, pass Citizenship Exams and perform well in schools. twenty
Our community in Rochester, NY is wonderfully rich in diversity! We welcome those who come to escape harm and work hard to make their way in a new land. These refugees are strong and courageous brothers and sisters; Rochester is a better place because of them. Our arms are open, wanting to embrace more. Please make that possible!
As a Catholic I believe that we have an obligation to help the huge number of refugees in the world, the USA being a rich and large country that can accomodate many more citizens. Immigrants become a contributing population to this country. I myself was an immigrant and have contributed to the good of this country by being a highschool science teacher during my professional years.
I believe we need to read others as we would wish to be treated. Our brothers and sisters around the world need our help as they flee oppressive governments and oppression. WE can stretch and offer to make room for more refugees. Sincerely, Suzanne Shady 21 Conover Xing Fairport, NY 14450
Rochester has a tremendous legacy of accepting and integrating refugees into our region. Don't lower the quota … raise it!
Refugees have been thoroughly vetted and waited for years to be admitted to the U.S. They value this country and desire to be good citizens.
Please allow refugees into our country. Don’t make it harder for them to get to safety here in the US.
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We have been assisting newly arrived refugees into the Rochester area for the last 20 years. We provide the refugees with appropriate clothing for our harsh winters, completely furnish their apartments (done by Catholic Family Center) and tutor 100 refugees a week to speak English, pass Citizenship Exams and perform well in schools. twenty