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The Undocumented Limbo Loop

Alliance For A Just Society developed Time: 2 .5 hours
the Undocumented Limbo Loop board
simulation as a tool to increase Training Purpose
awareness and to start a conversation
about immigration. The workshop offers an overview of the undocumented process to provide
attendees with:

In Our Own Words: Immigrants’
Experiences in the Northwest is a report 1. A better understanding of real-life experiences of immigrants and their
the Alliance wrote based on hundreds of pathway to citizenship.
interviews with immigrants in 2. An opportunity to travel the “undocumented limbo loop” and gain a deeper
Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Many understanding of the current immigration system.
of the experiences and stories in the
simulation are taken from the report. 3. A place for discussion and space to talk about concerns and feelings about
immigration.

Papers is a documentary that tells the
story of five brave young people who By the end of the training, you will be able to:
choose to risk deportation to countries 1. Explain why everyone can’t apply for a visa and the barriers to
they barely remember to bring to light citizenship.
the issues facing the two million
undocumented children who live in the 2. Access and use tools and materials available at Alliance For A Just
U.S. today. Society at http://allianceforajustsociety.org/issues/immigration/board-game/
(www.grahamstreetproductions.com/ download/.
papers-stories-of-undocumented-youth)

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
~ Nelson Mandela

The Resource Challenge Retirement Strategies: Advice to My Younger Self

Finding credible resources is CEU Credit Pending
challenging today, with easy access to Time: Webinar—1 hour
information on the internet. The
Financial Empowerment Network
website was created with case Training Purpose:
managers, financial counselors and 1. To offer an overview of retirement strategies and resources available at the
advocates in mind for that reason. Washington Retirement Marketplace.
2. To provide an overview of the financial benefit on individuals and families for
The website is a regional resource starting retirement saving early.
repository to assist professionals in 3. Provide an understanding of how individual retirement plans can leverage other
the field in accessing credible referral retirement vehicles.
resources and training opportunities.
It is an essential tool for building a By the end of the training, you will be able to:
high-quality, accessible system of 1. Identify how much is enough for retirement.
interconnected agencies offering 2. Learn how much Social Security benefits you'll receive based on when you
financial empowerment services for expect to claim it.
clients. Check it out at 3. Define asset allocation and how to maximize your return and lessen your
financialempowermentnetwork.org. investment risk.
4. Understand strategies to mitigate the risk of forced retirement.
5. Learn about the 2020 Saver's Credit.

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