COPAL opens new Rochester office
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COPAL MN Opens office in Rochester to BoostSupport for Latines Across Greater Minnesota
ROCHESTER, MN – Today, COPAL hosted a community celebration to mark the opening of its new Southeast office in Rochester. This is COPAL’s third office in Minnesota, joining the existing spaces in Minneapolis and Mankato. By strategically establishing an office in Rochester, COPAL will be able to offer resources and support for hundreds of Latines […]
Community Mobilization Leads to Passage of Temporary Protected Status for Ecuador Resolution in St. Paul
SAINT PAUL – Yesterday marked another significant victory as the St. Paul City Council voted unanimously in favor of a resolution supporting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ecuador, following the passage of a similar resolution in Columbia Heights. The legislation would allow Ecuadorians already in the U.S. to stay and legally work for as long as […]
COPAL Latine Youth Fund – Scholarship Opportunity
COPAL is a grassroots, membership-based non-profit organization committed to creating dignified life for Latines in Minnesota through leadership in public policy and provision of direct services to our community. Recognizing the critical importance of equitable access to education, we are dedicated to fostering opportunities for Latine students. As part of COPAL’s Youth Program, we are […]
COPAL calls on St. Paul City Council to support Temporary Protected Status for Ecuador
SAINT PAUL – COPAL is building momentum for federal legislation that would grant temporary immigration relief for Ecuadorians in the United States. Following Columbia Heights’ passage of a resolution supporting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ecuador, the city of St. Paul, Minnesota, will vote on a similar resolution today. These resolutions are largely due to the […]
Community Mobilization Leads to Passage of Temporary Protected Status for Ecuador Resolution in Columbia Heights
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS – Last night marked a significant victory as the Columbia Heights City Council voted unanimously in favor of a resolution supporting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ecuador. The legislation would allow Ecuadorians already in the U.S. to stay and legally work for as long as the TPS designation is active. The TPS Collective, […]
COPAL calls on Columbia Heights City Council to support Temporary Protected Status for Ecuador
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS – COPAL is building momentum for federal legislation that would grant temporary immigration relief for Ecuadorians in the United States. The city of Columbia Heights, Minnesota will hold a vote on a resolution to support Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ecuador thanks to the relentless advocacy of the TPS Collective. Comprised of COPAL Members, […]
COPAL Broadens Reach and Services with Inauguration of Southeast Office in Rochester
ROCHESTER, MN – On Saturday, May 18th, COPAL will celebrate the inauguration of its Southeast office in Rochester. This marks a significant step forward in enhancing COPAL’s services and outreach across Southeastern Minnesota. The Southeast office in Rochester is COPAL’s third office in Minnesota joining the existing spaces in Minneapolis and Mankato. With this strategic expansion, COPAL […]
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE NEWSLETTER MAY 2024
COPAL calls on Minnesota to support federal legislation to grant safety and opportunity for Ecuadorians through Temporary Protected Status
MINNEAPOLIS – Today, COPAL Members and community advocates joined together to call for local support of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ecuador. The legislation would allow Ecuadorians already in the U.S. to stay and legally work for as long as the TPS designation is active. Ecuadorians are being displaced from their home country at an […]
