Dear friends,
As we move toward the ninth month of shelter-in-place and continue to experience impacts caused by the pandemic, we recognize 2020 has been and continues to be a year of tremendous change and enormous challenges for so many in our community. Still, we at Monument Impact feel deep gratitude for the many ways people stepped up to help our immigrant and refugee neighbors — from food distribution through our local churches and the school district, to rent, utility and bill assistance, to the power of our collective advocacy to prevent evictions and keep families in their homes.
This issue of VOCES is about gratitude as we thank our program participants, promotores and community partners, our many individual donors and foundation partners, our tireless staff and board members.
It is with the support and generosity of this caring community that Monument Impact has supported more than 10,000 immigrant community members during this uncertain time.
We won’t stop working, and we’re determined to ensure no one in our community is left behind.
In gratitude,
Debra Ballinger, Executive Director
