RACC Refugee Action Coalition of Colorado

08/27/2026

08/18/2026

We believe in an America of welcome and opportunity—and we’re proud to stand with immigrant and refugee communities and speak up for policies that help everyone thrive.

This week, our Director of Communications & Advocacy is proudly representing Spring Institute and RACC Refugee Action Coalition of Colorado as part of We Are All America's National Refugee Advocacy Days, alongside allies in Colorado and across the country.

Yesterday, we met with Sen. Hickenlooper’s office to remind Congress that our communities are stronger when immigrants and refugees are welcomed and supported. Our neighborhoods, schools, and workplaces are richer because people from around the world are part of them.

We’re grateful to our national partners and local allies for raising our collective voices for a more welcoming Colorado and a more welcoming America. 🇺🇸🤝🌎

07/29/2026

📚Reminder: The 2026 Ma Kaing Scholarship Fund is open for donations & applications!

We're still working toward our $25,000 fundraising goal, and every gift helps more ambitious students from refugee families pursue higher education and build bright futures.

📺Watch: Missed the recent 9NEWS broadcast? Stream it here (Word of Thanks segment starting ~8:09 mark): https://youtu.be/bgnzEW4AirA?si=rZ3qEBBQawfgNu-2

💙 Donate: Follow Kyle’s instructions or go directly to this fundraising page to make a contribution to help support promising students pursuing their educational dreams: https://www.coloradogives.org/.../ma-kaing-scholarship-2026

🎓Apply: Scholars can learn more about eligibility and submit an application here: https://forms.gle/xfB2dYz4FQKtNcfr5
Please help spread the word! Together, we can support the next generation of scholars building brighter futures for themselves, their families, and our communities!

Portrait of Ma Kaing provided courtesy of Hope Communities / Michelle Christiance Photography

07/16/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to our friend Kyle Clark for his longtime support of the Ma Kaing Scholarship Fund! Last night, Kyle helped kick off this year’s fundraising campaign by featuring the fund again on 9NEWS as a Word of Thanks on Next with Kyle Clark and pledging to match the first 50 donations of $5.

📺 Watch: Missed the broadcast? Stream it here (Word of Thanks segment starting ~8:09 mark): https://youtu.be/bgnzEW4AirA?si=rZ3qEBBQawfgNu-2

💙 Donate: Follow Kyle’s instructions or go directly to this fundraising page to make a contribution to help support promising students pursuing their educational dreams: https://www.coloradogives.org/story/ma-kaing-scholarship-2026

🎓 Apply: Scholars can learn more about eligibility and submit an application here: https://forms.gle/xfB2dYz4FQKtNcfr5

Together, we can support the next generation of scholars building brighter futures for themselves, their families, and our communities!

Portrait of Ma Kaing provided courtesy of Hope Communities / Michelle Christiance Photography

07/02/2026

RACC & our allies in KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER—Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition - CIRC, American Friends Service Committee Colorado, Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network - RMIAN, Casa de Paz Colorado, Colorado People's Alliance, & Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning—have issued a joint response to the recent SCOTUS rulings on Asylum & TPS.

Find the statement at springinstitute.org/for-media

06/30/2026

🗳️ Today is Colorado’s Primary Election Day! Completed ballots are due by 7 PM. In person voting is available until 7 PM. Coloradans can still register to vote, then vote in person before that deadline.

To support nonpartisan voter education, RACC collaborated with Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition - CIRC to develop a questionnaire that was distributed to the campaigns of all candidates appearing on the Colorado gubernatorial ballot.

Five candidates responded: Michael Bennet, Scott Bottoms, Paul Noel Fiorino, Jeff Peckman, and Phil Weiser. The campaigns of Barb Kirkmeyer and Victor Marx did not respond.

We encourage you to review each candidate's responses and make an informed decision about your vote today. The publication of these responses is intended solely for voter education and does not constitute an endorsement of any candidate.

🔗 Read the responses: springinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026GovPrimary.pdf

For voter registration & other election information, visit GoVoteColorado.gov

06/20/2026

Refugees help make Colorado stronger and our communities more vibrant, welcoming, and connected.

This World Refugee Day, sign our Welcoming Pledge and join Coloradans from diverse faiths, cultures, and backgrounds in affirming that refugees deserve safety, dignity, opportunity, and belonging.

Add your name and help demonstrate that Colorado stands for compassion, inclusion, and community. Together, we can send a powerful message to our elected leaders and neighbors that welcoming refugees is a shared value—and that we are committed to building a Colorado where everyone can thrive.

✍️ Sign here: https://forms.gle/xYXBtBWBMYBaHUQH7

06/12/2026

Tune in tomorrow morning!

06/08/2026

We can't wait to join our Colorado Refugee Speakers Bureau & the welcoming community at the Showcase on June 20th! Get your tickets to join us!

05/14/2026

ICE is creating chaos and unleashing violence in our cities and communities that Colordans do NOT stand for. Our members of Congress must vote to keep our communities safe by rejecting ICE and CBP funding and passing legislative guardrails!

Reach out to members through this alert from our allies at CWS & use the included phone script to follow up with phone calls!

Take Action: https://cwsglobal.org/action-alerts/urge-congress-no-more-dollars-for-ice-and-border-patrols-chaos-and-cruelty/

Rep. Evans *potentially a critical swing vote* (D8) - (202) 225-5625
Rep. Hurd (D3)- (202) 225-4676
Rep. Crank (D5) - (202) 225-4422
Rep. Boebert (D4) - (202) 225-4761
Rep. DeGette (D1) - (202) 225-4431
Rep. Neguse (D2) - (202) 225-2161
Rep. Pettersen (D7) - (202) 225-2645
Rep. Crow (D6) - (202) 225-7882
Sen. Hickenlooper (statewide) - (202) 224-5941
Sen. Bennet (statewide) - (202) 224-5852
Look up your district reps and get additional contact info at www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member