In house meetings and in their parishes, leaders with Silicon Valley Allied for the Common Good (SVACG) heard from immigrant families living in isolation - afraid to leave their homes or send their children to school - and unsure what to do if ICE comes knocking on their door. 

In response, SVACG united over 140 leaders for a Rapid Response Training with the Santa Clara Rapid Response Network to prepare residents to safely support immigrant neighbors targeted by ICE. Leaders also launched a research action campaign to identify additional ways to stand with families and strengthen long-term support in the community.

SVACG will continue building bonds of solidarity among immigrant and non-immigrant residents, and strengthening relationships with local leaders, to ensure families are not facing fear alone and can be treated with respect. This organizing is especially urgent ahead of three major sporting events in the region this year, which could increase community concern and attention from federal authorities.