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Las Casas Community Fair: Building Connections
On Monday, March 17th, our school was bustling with activity. 15 local immigrant service organizations and 200 attendees (including our students, their families, volunteer teachers, and local Fruitvale residents) attended for a night of connection, community and collaboration. This was our 3rd annual fair and it was a resounding success. Our fairs connect our students to the critical services they need and create space for collaboration among Fruitvale organizations that do important work in the immigrant community.
This year, with so much fear and uncertainty in our immigrant community, Las Casas is committed to creating space for our students to connect with the amazing organizations offering legal, immigration, housing, health, education, and other critical services. Our Fair was made possible by the support of our sponsors and help from our team of dedicated volunteers. We would like to give special thanks and recognition to our sponsors: Ann Marie Heffernan, Arns Davis Law, Oakland Chevrolet, Piedmont Pediatric Dentistry, Las Casas Advisory Board, Oakland Roots, Mariposa Baking Co., RIDE Oakland, Rich Products and Oakland Catholic Worker. We also want to thank Cristo Rey de la Salle High School for their continued support and willingness to host and support this important event.
Here is a list of this year's participating partner organizations who do so much for the community in Oakland: College of Alameda, Cristo Rey de la Salle High School, East Bay Sanctuary Covenant, El Tímpano, La Clínica/Casa CHE, Laney College, Oakland Catholic Worker, Oakland Public Library, Order of Malta Clinic, Spanish Speaking Citizens' Foundation, The Unity Council, Trabajadores Unidos Workers United and the East Bay Regional Parks Department!
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