Standing with our immigrant neighbors

friday, February 21

11:45 am - 1:00 pm
in-person and virtual event
Plymouth Congregational Church
4126 Ingersoll Ave, DES MOINES

Presenter: Erica Johnson
Founding Executive Director, Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice

Even prior to the start of the second Trump administration, the rhetoric and threats were being lobbed at the immigrant community, particularly threats of mass deportation. President Donald Trump has a long history of spreading hate against people who are immigrants, threatening deportation, and causing great anxiety and fear. Regardless of immigrant status, people who are part of the immigrant community worry about their families, children, community, and themselves. Will they go to work and be swept up in a raid? What will happen to their children in that situation? What about other family members, including those for whom they provide care?

Join us at Crossroads on February 21 to learn more about what is happening in Polk County and communities across the state to help support immigrant families and how you can be part of the solution.

There are three ways to attend Crossroads. Registration is required for all three:‍

• Attend in person (with lunch) by clicking here. Four bag lunch sandwich options are available for $15: turkey, roast beef, ham salad, and vegetarian. You must pre-order and pay for your lunch by 12:00 PM on Wednesday, February 19. Late orders or walk-in requests for lunch will not be available.
• Attend in person (no lunch) by clicking here. There is no cost for this option, but we do need your RSVP to ensure we have enough seating.
• Watch via YouTube by clicking here. This online presentation will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel.

ABOUT OUR PRESENTER | Originally from Iowa, Erica Johnson has been working for positive changes in immigration policy at the local, state and federal levels since 2006. Recipient of the Mary Louise Smith Human Rights Award from the Des Moines Civil and Human Rights Commission and the Continuing the Legacy of Cesar Chavez Award from Des Moines University, Erica speaks English and Spanish, holds a Masters of Public Administration degree from Drake University in Des Moines, IA, and a BA in Psychology and Spanish from North Park University in Chicago, IL. Erica lives with her family in Des Moines.

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Crossroads is a monthly gathering of the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa in Des Moines.