The New Americans Democracy Project is ICIRR’s integrated Civic engagement Program. It encompasses voter registration and mobilization of immigrant citizens. The Program also encourages Legal Permanent Residents to become citizens, vote, and contact their legislators about issues that they care about.
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As the 2008 New Americans Democracy Project (NADP) kicks off, it is a great time to get involved in the campaign. Check out our "New Americans Vote 2008" page for ways you can join the movement.
In 2008, the New Americans Democracy Project will bring together 20 youth organizers and 20 host organizations to register 20,000 new immigrant voters, assist 10,000 people to become citizens, and mobilize 50,000 immigrant voters to the polls on Election Day!
So far, ICIRR and our supporters have raised over $75,000 to support this important work!
Thank you to everyone who attended the NADP Fundraising breakfast with Congressman Gutierrez on Monday, September 24th! We are counting on the continued support of advocates like you to uphold our nation's values of fairness democracy. For more information on how to contribute financially, please visit our online donation center.
Speakers at the event included Billy Lawless, restaurant owner and founder of Celts for Immigration Reform; Naisy Dolar, former Aldermanic candidate for Chicago's 50th Ward, and Raul Raymundo, Executive Director of The Resurrection Project. They joined Congressman Gutierrez in stressing the importance of getting involved now to support ICIRR—especially when so many immigrants are under attack.
Check back in the coming weeks for results of the fundraiser, status of the project, and our plans for the NADP website!
