Official Daily Action for Wednesday, October 4, 2023:
Hundreds of asylum-seekers have found temporary refuge at a church in Tukwila, but it’s clear that the church alone can’t shoulder this responsibility. The situation at Riverton Park United Methodist Church in Tukwila is reaching a critical point. We need immediate action from our local government to provide adequate housing and resources.
Here’s how you can help:
ACTION 1: Contact the Mayor of Tukwila
– Mayor Allan Ekberg
– Phone: 206-433-1850
– Email: [email protected]
ACTION 2: Contact Tukwila City Council Members
– Email All Councilmembers
ACTION 3: Contact King County Council Members
– King County Executive Dow Constantine
– Phone: 206-263-9600
– Email: [email protected]
– Email all Council Members: [email protected]
Sample Message:
Subject: Urgent: Asylum-Seekers in Tukwila Need our Help
Dear [Mayor/Council Member’s Name],
I am writing to bring your attention to the urgent situation at Riverton Park United Methodist Church in Tukwila. The church is currently housing hundreds of asylum-seekers and has reached its capacity. This is a humanitarian issue that requires immediate action. I urge you to allocate urgent necessary resources. This will enable us to provide adequate housing and meet the basic needs of these individuals who are already vulnerable. Thank you for your attention to this critical issue. I look forward to your prompt action.
Sincerely,
Background:
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/homeless/hundreds-of-asylum-seekers-found-tukwila-church-but-who-will-help/
We will be discussing it at tonight’s Monthly General Meeting!
