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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Coloradans Unite to Send Clear Message: Anti-Immigrant Hate Isn’t Welcome Here

October 11, 2024 by Jonathan Leave a Comment


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, October 11th, 2024

MEDIA CONTACTS

  • Will Dempster, National Immigration Law Center, dempster@nilc.org, 908-413-0153
  • Raquel Lane-Arellano, CIRC Communications Manager, Raquel@Coloradoimmigrant.org, 720-345-9516
  • V Reeves, Housekeys Action Network Denver, info@housekeysactionnetwork.com, 701-484-2634
  • Kayla Frawley, Organizing Director at Colorado People’s Alliance (COPA), kfrawley@coloradopeopplesalliance.org, 720 732-8558

Coloradans Unite to Send Clear Message: Anti-Immigrant Hate Isn’t Welcome Here

AURORA, Colo. – Today in Aurora, immigrant and civil rights groups are uniting to send a clear message: Despite the efforts by extremists to spread hatred and to scapegoat immigrants instead of addressing the real issues like the lack of affordable housing, Coloradans will stand up for shared values of caring for our neighbors and building a state where everyone can thrive, regardless of race, income, or immigration status. The leaders said:

“We will not allow a person or political party try to tell us who we are or where we belong. Our people were here long before these man made borders and we will continue to hold and defend each other as long as it takes,” shared Gladis Ibarra, Co-Executive Director for the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition.

“Casa de Paz will always stand with all of our immigrant friends. Aurora Colorado has always embodied diversity and inclusion. The lies of a politician do not change that and it will not divide us.” Andrea Loya, Executive Director at Casa de Paz. 

“The migrant renters living at CBZ Management properties are not political pawns,” said V Reeves, organizer with Housekeys Action Network Denver. “The criminals at the heart of this issue are an out-of-state slumlord colluding with vote-hungry, racist politicians – both locally and nationally. In doing so, Zev Baumgartner of CBZ Management attempts to evade personal culpability for the state of his abandoned, neglected, and outrageously overpriced properties. The constituents of Aurora, of Colorado, and of the country at-large know better than to buy into baseless fear-mongering. We will not allow our migrant neighbors to be mistreated, nor will we be distracted from their present needs and demands for fair housing. Migrant justice is housing justice!”

“Anti-immigrant forces are sowing dangerous, racist lies about Aurora community members instead of addressing the real needs of our communities. We need to stand together collectively to defeat these attempts to sow hate and division for political gain,” said Will Dempster, Colorado resident and VP of strategic communications at the National Immigration Law Center. “Our communities are not political pawns or scapegoats, and we take care of one another no matter where we were born, the color of our skin, or how much money we have. Anti-immigrant hatred has no place in Colorado.”

”Out of state slum lords have been predatory on our communities for a long time. Using anti-immigrant rhetoric during an election cycle – to galvanize hate in our communities – is not new to us” says Kayla Frawley, Organizing Director with Colorado People’s Alliance (COPA). “COPA is unapologetic about supporting long and short term immigrants in our communities and naming racist lies that terrorize our communities like that of a gang taking over the complex”. 

Community Celebration at Dallas Complex 

In response to Trump’s visit, Aurora residents are coming together to host a community cookout that will showcase the real Aurora— a city where families put down roots, people build their communities, and neighbors look out for one another. Community and media are invited to join from 4-7pm on Friday, October 11. Location will be provided upon request.


Los habitantes de Colorado se unen para enviar un mensaje claro: el odio contra los inmigrantes no es bienvenido aquí

AURORA, Colorado – Hoy en Aurora, los grupos de inmigrantes y de derechos civiles se unen para enviar un mensaje claro: a pesar de los esfuerzos de los extremistas por difundir el odio y convertir a los inmigrantes en chivos expiatorios en lugar de abordar los problemas reales como la falta de viviendas asequibles, los habitantes de Colorado defenderemos los valores compartidos de cuidar a nuestros vecinos y construir un estado donde todos puedan prosperar, independientemente de la raza, los ingresos o el estado migratorio. Los líderes dijeron:

“No permitiremos que una persona o un partido político intente decirnos quiénes somos o a dónde pertenecemos. Nuestra gente estaba aquí mucho antes de que se establecieran estas fronteras artificiales y continuaremos apoyándonos y defendiéndonos mutuamente mientras sea necesario”, compartió Gladis Ibarra, codirectora ejecutiva de la Coalición de Derechos de los Inmigrantes de Colorado.

“Casa de Paz siempre apoyará a todos nuestros amigos inmigrantes. Aurora, Colorado, siempre ha encarnado la diversidad y la inclusión. Las mentiras de un político no cambian eso y no nos dividirán”. Andrea Loya, directora ejecutiva de Casa de Paz.

“Los inquilinos inmigrantes que viven en propiedades de CBZ Management no son peones políticos”, dijo V Reeves, organizadora de Housekeys Action Network Denver. “Los criminales en el centro de este problema son un propietario de barrios marginales de otro estado que se confabula con políticos racistas ávidos de votos, tanto a nivel local como nacional. Al hacerlo, Zev Baumgartner de CBZ Management intenta evadir la culpabilidad personal por el estado de sus propiedades abandonadas, descuidadas y escandalosamente caras. Los electores de Aurora, de Colorado y del país en general saben que no deben creer en alarmismos infundados. No permitiremos que nuestros vecinos inmigrantes sean maltratados, ni nos distraeremos de sus necesidades actuales y demandas de vivienda justa. ¡La justicia para los inmigrantes es justicia en materia de vivienda!”

“Las fuerzas antiinmigrantes están difundiendo mentiras peligrosas y racistas sobre los miembros de la comunidad de Aurora en lugar de abordar las necesidades reales de nuestras comunidades. Necesitamos unirnos colectivamente para derrotar estos intentos de sembrar odio y división con fines políticos”, dijo Will Dempster, residente de Colorado y vicepresidente de comunicaciones estratégicas del Centro Nacional de Leyes de Inmigración. “Nuestras comunidades no son peones políticos ni chivos expiatorios, y nos cuidamos unos a otros sin importar dónde nacimos, el color de nuestra piel o cuánto dinero tengamos. El odio antiinmigrante no tiene cabida en Colorado”.

“Los propietarios de barrios marginales de otros estados han sido depredadores de nuestras comunidades durante mucho tiempo. El uso de la retórica antiinmigrante durante un ciclo electoral para galvanizar el odio en nuestras comunidades no es algo nuevo para nosotros”, dice Kayla Frawley, directora de organización de Colorado People’s Alliance (COPA). “COPA no se disculpa por apoyar a los inmigrantes de largo y corto plazo en nuestras comunidades y por nombrar las mentiras racistas que aterrorizan a nuestras comunidades, como la de una pandilla que se apodera del complejo”.

Celebración comunitaria en el complejo de Dallas

En respuesta a la visita de Trump, los residentes de Aurora se están uniendo para organizar una parrillada comunitaria que mostrará la verdadera Aurora: una ciudad donde las familias echan raíces, las personas construyen sus comunidades y los vecinos se cuidan entre sí. Se invita a la comunidad y los medios de comunicación a unirse de 4 a 7 p. m. el viernes 11 de octubre. Se proporcionará la ubicación a pedido.

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Coalition on Homelessness Art Auction 2026, The Coalition on Homelessness Art Auction 2026, 

The Coalition on Homelessness Art Auction is officially ONE WEEK AWAY! 🎉
Join us on September 10th at SOMArts 5:30-10pm! for an incredible evening celebrating art, community, and our movement for housing justice.
If you haven’t already, be sure to:
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Every bid and donation helps support the Coalition on Homelessness and our ongoing work to fight homelessness and housing injustice.
We can’t wait to see you on September 10!
With gratitude,
Coalition on Homelessness
💥PERFORMER ANNOUNCEMENT💥 Check out the amazing pe 💥PERFORMER ANNOUNCEMENT💥

Check out the amazing performer lineup we got for our “Many Issues, One Fight” cultural event happening this Saturday, August 15 at the Eric Quezada Center! 

@poormagazine 
@shariffraff 
@powstrug 
@diwata415 
@adamofthesmiths 

Art has always been used as an organizing tool for organizers across communities and issues. It is a powerful resource to highlight our struggles and to broaden the reach of our work. 

During the event, we will also have live screen printing done by @sfpostersyndicate 

Come hang out with us on Saturday night for a beautiful evening of music, poetry and artwork!
🔊PERFORMER LINE UP🔊 This Saturday, August 15 at t 🔊PERFORMER LINE UP🔊

This Saturday, August 15 at the Eric Quezada Center, join WRAP for “Many Issues, One Fight! -An evening of music, poetry and artwork to celebrate our collective fight for dignity and respect!” 

Check out our amazing list of performers for the evening! 

@adamofthesmiths 
@poormagazine 
@diwata415 
@shariffraff 
@powstrug 

All of our performers are organizers in different movements! Support their art then also learn about the organizing they’re all engaged in. We know we are committed to many issues but we are all connected in one fight against fascistic attacks and for a dignified livelihood for all people!!! 

✨WHEN - Saturday, August 15 
✨WHERE - 518 Valencia, Eric Quezada Center 
✨TIME - 7pm Start 
✨WHAT - Cultural night hosted by WRAP 
✨FOOD PROVIDED! 
🎟️ RAFFLE w/ many chances to win! 

The event is a part of WRAP’s annual community congress where organizers from across the west coast convene in San Francisco to share about their local organizing, exchange tactics, and strengthen the initiatives across WRAP! 

Can’t make it but still want to support the work of WRAP? 
Donate to bit.ly/wrapf2f26 where all funds raised will go towards the costs of the congress! Link can be found in our link tree.
🎉RAFFLE ANNOUNCEMENT! During WRAP's Cultural Nigh 🎉RAFFLE ANNOUNCEMENT!

During WRAP's Cultural Night on August 15, we will have a raffle to support the expenses for organizers traveling to San Francisco for WRAP's annual Congress.

We have people from EIGHT different cities convening next weekend. Organizers will be able to share about their local campaigns, exchange organizing tactics, and discuss ways to strengthen initiatives post-Congress!

Help us raise funds for this weekend by participating in our raffle!

✨$5 for 1 ticket or $20 for 5
✨Donate at bit.ly/wrapf2f2026 or venmo @wraphome
✨Must include NAME, CONTACT INFO, ITEM #, & HOW MANY TICKETS!

You have until Wednesday, Aug 12 to submit entries online, but you can continue to enter the raffle in person during the night of the cultural event!

Stay tuned for more raffle prizes to be announced in the coming days!

Thank you to the organizations and businesses who donated to our event:
@roxietheater
@sourcherrycomics
@greatamericanmusichall
@oaklandmuseumofcalifornia
@bicisdelpueblo
@_tongogara_
@paxtongate
@DNALOUNGE
@Hubba_Hubba_Revue
@VictoriaVictrola
@Jo_Qatana

Donation link can be found in our Linktree!

Contact wrap@wraphome.org
for any questions or comments!
La desinformación en torno a la falta de vivienda La desinformación en torno a la falta de vivienda es una narrativa construida a lo largo de décadas de cambios en las políticas públicas. Esta narrativa culpa intencionalmente a las personas por encontrarse sin vivienda, en vez de examinar el carácter estructural y sistémico de la pobreza.

¡Acompaña al Western Regional Advocacy Project en un encuentro educativo comunitario para comprender el contexto histórico y las causas de la situación actual de la pobreza y la falta de vivienda!

✨CUÁNDO - Sábado 15 de agosto
✨DÓNDE - 518 Valencia, Eric Quezada Center
✨QUÉ - Encuentro educativo comunitario
✨HORA - 2:00 p. m.
✨Se ofrecerán refrigerios ligeros

Sabemos que la pobreza no es simplemente una cuestión de elección. La opresión no es consecuencia de malas decisiones individuales. ¡Es importante comprender por qué nos encontramos en este contexto actual de auge del fascismo para organizarnos mejor!

¡Muchos problemas, una sola lucha!

Juntas y juntos somos más fuertes, y los problemas que todas las personas enfrentamos tienen un enemigo común. Unamos nuestras iniciativas de organización, porque la única manera de salir adelante es hacerlo en conjunto.

El evento forma parte del congreso comunitario anual de WRAP, donde organizadores de toda la costa oeste se reúnen en San Francisco para compartir información sobre sus iniciativas locales, intercambiar tácticas y fortalecer las iniciativas de WRAP.

Si no puedes asistir al evento de la tarde, WRAP organizará una noche cultural por la noche para destacar a poetas, músicos y artistas de distintas luchas. ¡Acompáñanos a celebrar nuestra resistencia!

¿No puedes asistir al encuentro educativo, pero aun así quieres apoyar el trabajo de WRAP?
Haz una donación en bit.ly/wrapf2f26. Todos los fondos recaudados se destinarán a cubrir los costos del congreso. El enlace se encuentra en nuestro Linktr.ee
Acompaña a WRAP el sábado 15 de agosto en “¡Muchos Acompaña a WRAP el sábado 15 de agosto en “¡Muchos problemas, una sola lucha! Una velada de música, poesía y arte para celebrar nuestra lucha colectiva por la dignidad y el respeto”.

✨CUÁNDO - Sábado 15 de agosto
✨DÓNDE - 518 Valencia, Eric Quezada Center
✨QUÉ - Noche cultural organizada por WRAP
✨HORA - Puertas Abren 6 PM
✨¡SE OFRECERÁ COMIDA!

Ante la intensificación de los ataques contra todas nuestras comunidades, el arte sigue siendo una herramienta poderosa para compartir nuestras experiencias, comprender las luchas de otras personas y ampliar la lucha colectiva por un futuro mejor.
Desde la aprobación del Gran Proyecto de Ley Fascista, las comunidades colocadas en situaciones de vulnerabilidad por decisiones humanas enfrentan hostilidades aún más severas: desde la reducción del acceso a los servicios sociales y la criminalización de las personas queer y trans hasta el secuestro de nuestros vecinos inmigrantes. La lista sigue y sigue, pero no permitiremos que estos fascistas nos arrebaten la dignidad; en cambio, nos uniremos y conectaremos nuestras luchas.

¡La única manera de salir adelante es hacerlo en conjunto!

Cantemos.
Bailemos.
Y compartamos el pan.

Reunámonos para conocer las luchas de otras personas y compartir recursos. La velada también incluirá una rifa con artículos promocionales de integrantes de WRAP, aportes de artistas locales y mucho más.
El evento forma parte del congreso comunitario anual de WRAP, donde organizadores de toda la costa oeste se reúnen en San Francisco para compartir información sobre sus iniciativas locales, intercambiar tácticas y fortalecer las iniciativas de WRAP.

¿No puedes asistir, pero aun así quieres apoyar el trabajo de WRAP?
Haz una donación en bit.ly/wrapf2f26. Todos los fondos recaudados se destinarán a cubrir los costos del congreso.
The disinformation surrounding homelessness is a c The disinformation surrounding homelessness is a constructed narrative built over decades of policy changes. This narrative intentionally puts blame on individuals for experiencing homelessness instead of looking at the structural & systemic character of poverty.

Join the Western Regional Advocacy Project for a community teach in to understand the historical context and basis for the state of poverty & homelessness today! 

✨WHEN - Saturday, August 15 
✨WHERE - 518 Valencia, Eric Quezada Center 
✨WHAT - Community teach in 
✨TIME - 2:00pm 
✨Light snacks provided 

We know poverty is not simply a choice issue. Oppression is not a result of individual bad choices. There is importance in understanding why we’re in this current context of rising fascism to better organize! 

Many issues, one fight! 

Together we are stronger and the issues we are all facing have a common enemy. Let us link our organizing with one another because together is the only way through! 

The event is a part of WRAP’s annual community congress where organizers from across the west coast convene in San Francisco to share about their local organizing, exchange tactics, and strengthen the initiatives across WRAP! 

If you can’t make it to the afternoon event, WRAP is hosting a cultural night in the evening to highlight poets, musicians and artists across many struggles. Join us for a celebration of our resistance! 

Can’t make it to the teach in but still want to support the work of WRAP? 
Donate to bit.ly/wrapf2f26 where all funds raised will go towards the costs of the congress! Link can be found in our link tree.
Join WRAP on Saturday, August 15 for “Many Issues, Join WRAP on Saturday, August 15 for “Many Issues, One Fight! An evening of music, poetry, and artwork to celebrate our collective fight for dignity and respect!” 

✨WHEN - Saturday, August 15 
✨WHERE - 518 Valencia, Eric Quezada Center 
✨WHAT - Cultural night hosted by WRAP 
✨FOOD PROVIDED! 

With the intensified attacks on all of our communities; artwork remains a powerful tool to share our experiences, understand each other’s struggles, and broaden the collective fight for a better future. 
Since the passage of the Big Fascist Bill, communities in man-made vulnerable positions face even harsher hostilities from shrinking accessibility to social services to criminalization of queer and trans people to the kidnapping of our immigrant neighbors. The list goes on and on but we won’t let these fascists take away our dignity, instead we will come together and bridge our fights! 

The way through is together! 

Let us sing. 
Let us dance. 
Let us break bread. 

Let us come together to learn about each other’s struggles and share resources. The evening will also include a raffle showcasing swag from WRAP members, local artist contributions, and many more!!! 
The event is a part of WRAP’s annual community congress where organizers from across the west coast convene in San Francisco to share about their local organizing, exchange tactics, and strengthen the initiatives across WRAP! 

Can’t make it but still want to support the work of WRAP? 
Donate to bit.ly/wrapf2f26 where all funds raised will go towards the costs of the congress!
(500,000 Public Housing Units have already been lo (500,000 Public Housing Units have already been lost), and $230B in cuts to Food Stamps coupled with draconian work requirements in several programs mean more people will be living unhealthy, unhoused and hungry in the richest country in the world. Stay tune for more updates! https://bit.ly/2026nhlc
WRAP has the power of collective mobilization whil WRAP has the power of collective mobilization while remaining accountable to the realities of local communities. By bringing together some of the fiercest organizations fighting homelessness, for 21 years WRAP has developed a unique structure that combines documented street outreach, movement building, and national policy work, helping us bridge the local-national divisions that have hindered homeless organizing for the last four decades.
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