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Grassroots Leadership is hiring for a Finance and Administration Manager!
November 6, 2019 by mreza
Grassroots Leadership seeks a Finance and Administration Manager for the organization. The position will be responsible for processing and preparing all the accounting, bookkeeping and financial reports for the organization. This position reports directly to the Co-Executive Directors.
Essential duties and responsibilities: Read more about Grassroots Leadership is hiring for a Finance and Administration Manager!
Texas Advocates for Justice speaks at Federal Court hearing regarding ending cash bail in Harris County
October 28, 2019 by mreza
On October 28, 2019, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas held a final hearing on a historic agreement to put an end to Harris County’s unconstitutional bail practices.
Our lead Houston field organizer, Dianna Williams, gave a powerful testimony on why it's time for Harris County to invest in #CommunitiesNotCages. Read below.
Good morning, Your Honor. Read more about Texas Advocates for Justice speaks at Federal Court hearing regarding ending cash bail in Harris County
ICE Withdraws Exorbitant Fines Imposed on Women Living in Sanctuary Across the Country
NATIONAL — Almost four months after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) first issued notice of fines ranging between $300,000 - $500,000 to seven women living in sanctuary in churches across the country, ICE has withdrawn the fines. In a letter sent to the families, ICE stated “following consideration of matters you forwarded for ICE review, and in the exercise of discretion under applicable regulations, ICE hereby withdraws the Notice of Intention to Fine.” Read more about ICE Withdraws Exorbitant Fines Imposed on Women Living in Sanctuary Across the Country
Withdrawal of Intention to Hire
October 22, 2019 by mreza
Almost four months after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) first issued notice of fines ranging between $300,000 - $500,000 to seven women living in sanctuary in churches across the country, ICE has withdrawn the fines.
Here is the letter sent to one of the families. Read more about Withdrawal of Intention to Hire
Welcoming Kanoa Arteaga as our Development Manager!
October 1, 2019 by mreza
Grassroots Leadership is honored to welcome Kanoa Arteaga to our team this month as our development manager. Read more about Welcoming Kanoa Arteaga as our Development Manager!
