ÓRALE: Organizing Rooted in Abolition, Liberation, and Empowerment

We did a thing yesterday 💅😊Our economic liberation project students stepped into City Hall, for most, for the first time! They toured the business licensing office, connecting face-to-face with the staff who process these crucial documents. Our project goes beyond just teaching business basics, it’s about empowering our community to navigate city systems and take up space🔥 By bridging the gap between immigrant entrepreneurs and local government, we’re fostering confidence and breaking down barriers. Proud to see our students taking up space and making their presence felt in Long Beach! 🙌 Thanks Hilda Aguilar-Jurado (from pacific Gateway) for making this possible!

Thank you The James Irvine Foundation for the continued support!

This weekend, Governor Newsom signed Immigrants Rising co-sponsored legislation, AB 2543 (Arambula) that will ensure fairness, economic growth, and support for all small business owners, regardless of immigration status. Thank you to Assemblymember Arambula for his steadfast support to ensure the full inclusion of business owners, regardless of immigration status, in our economy. We also thank Governor Newsom and the many partners who shared their support through the legislative process including: Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative (Co-Sponsor) Advocacy Chiefs LLC Central Valley Partnership Centro La Familia Advocacy Services Education & Leadership Foundation Long Beach Residents Empowered (LIBRE) Oasis Legal Services Immigrant Legal Resource Center ÓRALE: Organizing Rooted in Abolition, Liberation, and Empowerment #DACA #Entrepreneurship 

Join us for our 2nd Annual 3K Run/Walk - a family-friendly event supporting immigrant justice! Enjoy a scenic beach stroll or run, while connecting with community leaders behind our campaigns and local changemakers making impacts in their communities. Everyone is welcome to participate in this exciting day of community and solidarity. Secure your spot today! Purchase tickets at bi.ly/run3k2024 Together, let’s make a difference one step at a time!

Mutual aid thrives on family spirit in North Long Beach! Meet Veronica, our dedicated community leader who, alongside her loved ones, ensures neighbors don't go hungry. Her unwavering commitment to distributing groceries is truly inspiring. You can make a difference too! Support Veronica's efforts by donating during Long Beach Gives to keep this vital mutual aid going strong. Remember, every contribution counts, no matter how small. Ready to help? Visit Bit.ly/oralegives24 . Together, we can nourish our community!

Today is the last day of Long Beach Gives. In the next couple of hours, people from the region will be donating to the causes they care about. At ORALE, we see the powerful impact our bi-weekly distributions make on immigrant families. But we need your support to ensure our sites have the necessary materials to keep running. So today we have a message from one of our site leaders: Elizabeth. We hope she inspires you to donate today 🩷 Bit.ly/oralegives24

Tomorrow is Long Beach Gives! But you can start donating now! At ORALE, we’re committed to ensuring everyone has access to basic needs. We understand the challenges communities of color face, with immigrant communities experiencing additional hurdles due to immigration status and language barriers. Our mutual aid program is more than just a food distribution center—it’s a power hub. Our leaders not only provide food but also foster advocacy for transformative policy change to ensure universal food access. Your donation will keep our mutual aid program running with essential materials and help us build community power to expand food access for all families in California. Join us in making a difference! Your support goes beyond providing immediate relief; it fuels long-term change for a more equitable California. 🩷 bit.ly/oralegives24 (Tomorrow is the last day)

On September 10th, 2024, Mayor Rex Richardson and the Long Beach City Council honored the inaugural graduates of our Economic Liberation Cohort. These immigrant entrepreneurs, recognized for completing our program, represent the future of our city. Special thanks to Jackie, our Economic Justice Manager, for highlighting the significant impact of the Economic Liberation Project during the council meeting. As always, a thank you to our partners in this amazing project: Pacific Gateway, UCLA Labor Center, Advocacy Chiefs LLC, and The James Irvine Foundation.

We did it! ¡Lo logramos! $1.1 million for the Long Beach Justice Fund! This would not have been possible without all the community members who turned out for city council! Thank you to our community, to our coalition partners, and to everyone who made this victory possible! So proud of every single person who made a public comment tonight…thank you 🥹 With this investment, families in Long Beach will have the possibility of being represented in immigration court by an attorney, completely free of charge to the families. This is a great win for the city of Long Beach!

I am so proud to be a part of Latino Community Foundation’s Los Angeles Latino Giving Circle. Congrats to my homies at East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice ÓRALE: Organizing Rooted in Abolition, Liberation, and Empowerment Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory Laura Cortez Gaby Hernandez, MA 💚💛💚💛