October 10 ~ Understanding the Depth of the Immigration Issue

Shelly Heideman, Executive Director of Faith Coalition for the Common Good, has worked more than 10 years with Latino and African immigrant families who live, work and attend school in Beardstown and Rushville, IL.  She knows their stories and their struggles.  Shelly will share some of these stories and discuss how US immigration policies are affecting over 11 million people living in the United States.Ms Heideman, Executive Director of Faith Coalition for the Common Good, has worked more than 10 years with Latino and African immigrant families who live, work and attend school in Beardstown and Rushville, IL. She knows their stories and their struggles. Shelly will share some of these stories and discuss how US immigration policies are affecting over 11 million people living in the United States.