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YIIN community dinner and fundraiser

YIIN(From press release) The Yolo Interfaith Immigration Network (YIIN) will host a fundraising dinner on Saturday, June 14 at the Yolo County Fairgrounds. The dinner will raise urgently needed money so YIIN can support local immigrants requiring funds for rent, legal assistance, and fees for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) applications. The dinner is also an opportunity to join with our immigrant neighbors and celebrate working together as a community for all. This will be YIIN’s first fundraiser since 2019, due to the precautions brought on by Covid.

This special evening will begin at 5:30, and guests will be treated to an Indian dinner served buffet style with Mexican desserts made by immigrants who wish to show their appreciation to the community. The program includes a silent auction and music performed by Mariachi Puente. The Chief of Staff at UC Davis Global Affairs, Andrea Gaytan, will be the keynote speaker.

Suggested donation: $75 per adult; $30per student; free for 12 youth. Tickets are available on Eventbrite or send a check to: YIIN P.O Box 74295 Davis, CA 95616. Questions can be directed to jckatonah@icloud.com.  

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One response to “YIIN community dinner and fundraiser”

  1. Ron O

    “The dinner is also an opportunity to join with our immigrant neighbors and celebrate working together as a community for all.”
    (I’m guessing that ICE doesn’t need to read the Davisite to find anyone in the country illegally.)
    In any case, we have a “schizophrenic” policy and activism regarding immigration. But those engaged in “supporting” illegal immigration don’t seem to think about the broader consequences of what they’re doing, such as immigrants drowning in capsized boats off the coast of San Diego (which occurred again, recently).
    Much as individuals and organizations supporting homeless people don’t seem to think about the consequences.
    People are no different than cats, when you come right down to it. Feed and house them, and you’ll get a dozen or more in no time. And sure, you’ll have saved a dozen (much to the chagrin of your neighbors), but your actions might actually make things worse.
    You don’t need a physical wall in regard to stray cats, immigrants, or homeless people. What you need is a policy which discourages all of it from becoming a problem (for the “cats” themselves, and everyone else).

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