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CIRA expands English Language Classes to meet growing community need 

CIRA expands English Language Classes to meet growing community need 

These classes create a space for people to learn, practice, and grow together. In the CIRA classroom, language learning isn't just about grammar; it's about…

One Year Later: The Lasting Impact of the Glenn Valley ICE Raid and CIRA’s Social Work Response

One Year Later: The Lasting Impact of the Glenn Valley ICE Raid and CIRA’s Social Work Response

One year ago, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted a large-scale work raid at the Glenn Valley Foods plant. They detained dozens of workers, leaving…

One Year Later: The Lasting Impact of the Glenn Valley ICE Raid and CIRA’s Community Engagement Response

One Year Later: The Lasting Impact of the Glenn Valley ICE Raid and CIRA’s Community Engagement Response

While CIRA’s Community Engagement Team had been preparing for the possibility of ICE raids since long before June 10, the Glenn Valley raid introduced unforeseen…

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