Oceana asparagus fields and Orchards at rest, after the summer's yield. |
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Dr. Luis Tomatis, long-time supporter of Migrant Legal Aid, passes |
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Always happy, Dr. Luis Tomatis speaks with MLA Director Teresa Hendricks at the dedication of Migrant Legal Aid's new building, where his wife Gretchen Minhaar, renowned artist and architect wife donated her special painting for the new lobby. |
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Honoring a Legend, Friend of Migrant Legal Aid
Dr. Luis Tomatis, renowned Thoracic Surgeon, medical visionary, community leader and author passed away September 29, 2020. "I am an incorrigible optimist," Dr. Tomatis would say "If you live well and do well, you will leave something. Your passage in this world will be marked by what was left behind." Dr. Tomatis has given his time and talents throughout the world. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gretchen Minnhaar, brother Carlos Tomatis and Sister Bimba Schick. His daughter Gabriela Minnhaar-Tomatis, son-in-law Ted Vecchio and his grandsons Luis Vecchio and Teodoro Vecchio survive him. Dr. Tomatis was born in Rosario, Argentina and moved to Grand Rapids in 1965. He and his wife Gretchen Minhaar were supporters of our work at MLA. For many years our office was in the Minhaar Building. Read about Dr. Tomatis's amazing life here.
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Congratulations Juanita Bocanegra on becoming Ottawa County's first Hispanic judge! |
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We were excited to see a two-page spread covering our Harvest of Justice event in Lazo Cultural. |
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Using our COVID-STOP Safety, Transportation, and Outreach Protocol, we were able to complete our 2020 outreach program safely while distributing approximately 2,006 COVID-19 Safety Kits which included: gloves, sanitizer, information resources and . 5,023 masksThanks to donations from you and the community we were able to help our farmworkers.
Donate $5 to provide one farmworker with a safety kit.
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How can I help if I do not have money to donate? |
One way to help us help migrant farmworkers is to donate new or gently used long-sleeve t-shirts and hoodies. We are always asked for these items when we do outreach. Most needed sizes are men's small and medium. These can be dropped off at our office. |
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Congratulations Molly for passing the Bar Exam. We are so proud of all your hard work and dedication. The long nights of studying have been well worth the wait.The begining to your new chapter starts now!
We are happy to have you at Migrant Legal Aid and we appreciate everything that you do for us and our clients.
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Molly Spaak, long-time outreach worker and legal assistant at Migrant Legal Aid, passes the bar exam. |
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¡Ojo! Importante formulario para reclamar dinero.
Haga clic aquí para acceder al formulario de reclamación si fue contratado por el contratista Benito Vázquez o B & F Detasseling para realizar trabajos de desparasitación (quitar la espiga) entrutamiento o trabajo relacionado de la compañía Monsanto en Illinois durante los años 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 o 2015. Es posible que usted sea parte de una acción de clase. Comuníquese con Migrant Legal Aid al (616) 454-5055 o visite migrantlegalaid.org/classaction para obtener información sobre cómo presentar un reclamo.
Teléfono: (616) 454-5055
What's app: (616) 303-1529
Google Voz: (616) 303-1LAW
Fax: (616) 454-7022
Email: Mbennett@MigrantLegalAid.org
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Attention: Important claim form.
Access the claim form here i f you were contracted by the contractor Benito Vazquez or B&F Detasseling to do corn detasseling, rogueing, or related work at Monsanto company facilities in Illinois during the years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, or 2015. It is possible that you are part of a class action. Contact Migrant Legal Aid at (616) 454-5055 or visit migrantlegalaid.com/classaction to obtain information about how to present a claim.
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Migrant Legal Aid | (616) 454-5055 | 1104 Fuller Ave NE | |
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