December Newsletter
DID YOU HEAR?
In November, we saw 121 guests released from 41 countries! This past month, we also welcomed our first guests of the year from Kazakhstan, Uganda, Ukraine, and Zimbabwe! We are so lucky to have welcomed them to the United Stated here in Colorado at Casa de Paz!
"If you have more than you need, building a longer table not a higher wall."
Thank you all for continuing to support our work. You can also find other ways to support us below.
JOIN OUR CAUSE THIS GIVING TUESDAY
WAYS TO SUPPORT!
COAT DRIVE: Drop off coats only M-F at our van located in front of Air Care Colorado (12042 E. 30th Ave., Aurora, CO 80010) from 12-3pm.
To drop off during other times, please text or call us: 720.515.6732
You can also donate a hoodie/sweatshirt through our amazon wishlist.
EARLY TUESDAY GIVING: TODAY! Tuesday, December 3rd. https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/CasadePaz
COLORADO GIVES DAY: Early giving has begun! Consider donating to our cause here and help us meet our goal by the end of the day on Tuesday, December 10th!
FUNDRAISER "Celebrating 12 Years Together": Tickets are still available! Purchase yours here!
WISHLISTS Amazon & Target: We are running low on items that have been updated on our wishlists. Please consider donating these items.
A HUGE THANK YOU!
Georgetown Community School
Thank you Samantha for coordinating 5th graders from Georgetown Community School to come learn about our mission, and the importance of welcoming those seeking a better life in our country.
Senior Capstone Project
Thank you Omar Z. from The Pinnacle Charter School in Federal Heights for choosing Casa de Paz as your Senior Capstone Project! Your volunteer hours and donations mean so much to us!
Cervezas for Cause
Thank you Cervecería Colorado for hosting us last month! We had a wonderful time meeting new friends, playing games, and drinking a beer (or two!) during our Cervezas for Cause.
If you've never had a beer from Cervecería Colorado, don't keep missing out! Join us during our Fundraiser Event, and enjoy a Cervecería Colorado beer with us!
#Bridges Not Walls
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Closures: In Observance of Christmas Day on December 25th and New Year's Day on January 1st, 2025, Casa will be closed as no releases are expected during these two days.
Please reach out with any questions or concerns: call/text/email us at 720.515.6732; info@casadepazcolorado.org.
Thank you!
In case you missed it:
Following the presidential election, please read the statement below from our Executive Director, Andrea Loya. Also below.
As we continue to reflect and take in the results of this week’s election, we are filled with heavy feelings that are beyond what we can express in writing. What we know for sure is that our immigrant friends strengthen our communities. We know that when times get tough, we have a community that we can lean on. Over the last twelve years, and three different administrations, Casa’s commitment to our community has remained strong. We will continue to shape ourselves and show up for our immigrant community in the ways that it needs us to. We have grown so much over the last three and a half years and this election does not change who we are or the values that we stand on; inclusion, representation, and human dignity.
The first Trump administration brought the separation of families and children at the border and Casa de Paz saw first hand the detrimental effects that it continues to have on our communities.
There is a lot of uncertainty around what the next four years will bring. We are certain that this community is strong and that the people at Casa de Paz have a commitment to those who suffer at the hands of privatized immigrant detention centers.
As an immigrant and a daughter of immigrant parents, my heart is heavy and my commitment to leading is strong. I am grateful to be at the front of such a beautiful organization and I stand proud knowing that my worth does not come from the place I was born in but the things that I bring to this community. Thank you all for your continued support. We will need to hold each other tighter. May we continue to build longer tables together instead of aiming for higher walls.
Andrea Loya
Executive Director
Casa de Paz
