The Center for Children's Advocacy has joined with the International Institute of Connecticut (IICONN) and their faith-based partners to co-sponsor a Rally for Unity & Resilience, which will take place Sunday at 3pm at The Klein Memorial Auditorium in Bridgeport. It will be followed by a brief march and candlelight vigil on the steps of a church that is being converted into an Islamic Center.

Flyers for the rally are attached.

We stand together in unity with refugees and immigrants in Greater Bridgeport, affirming our commitment to embrace our nation’s cherished values of inclusion, equality and diversity. We stand in solidarity – across neighborhoods, faiths, and areas of focus - resolved to protect the dignity, rights and wellbeing of everyone in our communities. We affirm that no one is invisible and that all members of our communities are respected, protected and cared for. We come together to say “we are many and you are not alone.”

This is the first step in a community mobilization effort to build unity and resilience. The fight will be long and we need to know that we have each other's backs as the new administration continues to take aim at different communities, minorities, and individuals. We will stand together!

Confirmed speakers include Senator Richard Blumenthal, interfaith clergy, refugee clients, partners .. and some inspiring musicians!

The Klein Memorial Auditorium
910 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06605

3:00 pm, Sunday, February 12, 2017

PLEASE JOIN US SUNDAY FOR THIS IMPORTANT EVENT TO SUPPORT REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS IN THE GREATER BRIDGEPORT COMMUNITY!