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Hear how Refugee & Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus, Inc. (RISSE) helps adult migrants adjust to life in a new language and culture. Kaira Kristbergs, director of Adult Education, describes the variety of supports provided to help people with the transition in language, job hunting, and more. Her team helps about 250 people a week, from 29 countries, speaking 26 different primary languages. She also notes various ways that volunteers can help in the efforts, and invites folks to stop by their office. For more information, visit www.risse-albany.org, call 518-621-1041, or email [email protected]. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

On May 18th Moreau Community Center hosted the first Skills4Life job fair offering a holistic approach to getting people back to work. I spoke with the community center director and a few tabling organizations with the goal of seeking out pathways and pipelines for individuals to find their way back to gainful employment.

Cheryl Lawyer, Director of Marketing and Outreach.

Ron Richard, CEO of RASP.

Jennifer McCloskey, Director of Saratoga County Department of Employment, Training and Development Services.

https://moreaucommunitycenter.org

https://rasp-controls.com

https://thejoblink.org

https://www.saratogacountyny.gov/departments/workforce-development/
https://www.career-jam.com

518-884-4170 Saratoga County Department of Employment and Training.

By Alisha Washington for Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with coverage of the Center for Law and Justice forum for an update on the case of Jordan Young, who was shot by Albany Police on January 22nd, 2022.

Then, we hear from Capital Region activist Noor and fellow organizer Daisy Cruz who have joined forces to organize around issues of family and parental custody.

Later on, Garrett McCarey speaks with Anthony Riddle from the BRIC Arts Media Center in Brooklyn, about the proposed Community Media Reinvestment Act.

After that, Brea Barthel interviews Daniel Butterworth, Executive director of Refugee & Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus (RISSE) in Albany, who notes that the Capital District has already seen an influx of asylum seekers from the Southern border, and expects to see more coming.

Finally, we head over to Collard City Growers during their first day of open garden hours.

It's the first day of open garden hours, so let's go to Collard City Growers to see what's going on. Sina Basila Hickey went over to talk about what's current in the garden and to introduce us to the new Garden Ambassador, Sienna Thiem.

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Hizb Al Adl Madre Carinosa is a grassroots organization focusing on issues around families, especially when parental rights are taken away. One of the organizers is from the capital region. They spoke with Sina Basila Hickey about the work they're doing, the story that started their work, and their mission. They are currently working on a manifesto that will be available soon.

Daniel Butterworth, executive director of Refugee & Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus (RISSE) in Albany, notes that the Capital District has already seen an influx of asylum seekers from the Southern border, and expects to see more coming. He explains the differences between asylum seekers and refugees, and says that local organizations and government offices are creating a coalition to coordinate a compassionate and sustainable welcome. Learn about how RISSE is seeking bilingual Spanish/English staff members, and various ways that volunteers can help in their programs. Also hear about RISSE's plan for International Refugee Day, on June 20th, to air a screening of a film about the challenges for people resettling in Utica, and the benefits to the community from the "new neighbors." For information, see www.risse-albany.org. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

NAACP Troy Branch recently established their first Youth Council, making history! Youth in Troy, 25 and under, run the youth council with adult advisors. Shania Jackson, one of the advisors to the Youth Council, spoke with Sina Basila Hickey and H Bosh Jr for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin with Mark Dunlea’s report on Earthjustice’s support of legislation to Protect Community Gardens on Public Land.

Then, Andrea Cunliffe shares highlights from Tuesday’s Troy Community Police Partnership event.

Later on, H Bosh Jr welcomes back Jasenya McCauley of Styld n’ EMRGD for part 2 of Triple E’s.

After that, Willie Terry brings us 'Industrial Workers of the World' event, honoring Irish revolutionary, labor leader, and martyr for Ireland's independence, James Connolly.

Finally, Shania Jackson joins us to talk about the newly created NAACP Troy Branch Youth Council.

HMM Occasional Correspondent Garrett McCarey speaks with Anthony Riddle, from BRIC Arts Media Center in Brooklyn, about the proposed Community Media Reinvestment Act legislation which would benefit local media centers and local producers.

For additional information go to Alliance for Community Media New York at acmny.org. Be sure to ask your State Senator or Assemblyperson about the Community Media Reinvestment Act.