On Tuesday, March 2nd, nine members of YWCA of Queens joined hundreds of immigrant New Yorkers at the 10th Annual Immigrants' Day of Action at the state's capitol. This day, organized by the New York Immigration Coalition, consisted of a short march through the capitol followed by legislative visits with elected government officials. This day presented opportunities for participants to present immigrant communities' pressing issues before assembly members and senators in an effort to protect or expand services of New York's diverse communities. Critical issues that immigrant populations face are quality education, housing conditions, health care, and workers' rights.Tuesday's events shed hope for the future. Students expressed appreciation for the YWCA's cost-free services. Many ESL student shared their concerns about how the involuntary summer break would slow their language evolution process as new immigrants. As a serious English learner, she had looked forward to her classes and finds alternative services unpromising. YWCA of Queens encourages you to take action in protecting our services as our community face budget cuts. At YWCA, of Queens we want our community members to take action about urgent issues.
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