Resources from Friends
Atlanta Friends Meeting minute on sanctuary for immigrants
Peachtree Friends Meeting Statement for the Treatment of Immigrants
Pendle Hill, “Our Call to End and Reform Unjust Immigration Enforcement Practices and Laws”
Friends General Conference (FGC) hosts a similar list of Minutes of Conscience here.
Resources for Meetings in relation to the Sensitive Locations Lawsuit against the DHS (includes “know your rights” resources), courtesy of New England Yearly Meeting
KYR resource, courtesy of Worcester Friends Meeting
If ICE Comes to Your Meeting, courtesy of South Central Yearly Meeting
From Friends Journal: “Welcoming the Stranger,” an article highlighting work in Costa Rica to assist “third-country deportees,” individuals deported by the U.S. to countries they have no connection to. The article is a reminder that U.S.-based Friends can provide assistance and support to victims of the U.S. immigration enforcement regime beyond U.S. borders.
From Friends Journal: “Lending Their Hands," an article detailing work various Friends Communities have undertaken in the effort to assist immigrants.
From Durham Friends Meeting: “Where to Send Money to Aid Immigrants" (organizations are all Maine-based)
From Thee Quaker Podcast: “Mobilizing Quakers for Immigrant Justice with AFSC"
Resources from AFSC
Value Immigrant Leadership: Those most affected by the U.S. immigration system understand its problems deeply. They also know how best to solve them.
Find and post local actions: the AFSC tracks local actions here.
Friends Engage: Quakers and AFSC work together for peace with justice
Sign the Declaration of Resistance: When you sign the Declaration of Resistance, you'll be connected to AFSC's movement of activists where you can learn about opportunities to resist, to help your neighbors and to build a more just and peaceful world.
After signing the Declaration, find ways to get involved in non-cooperation at Commit to Resist.
The Immigrant Rights Program: AFSC’s Immigrant Rights Program in Newark, New Jersey, works for policies that respect the rights and dignity of all immigrants, including a fair and humane national immigration policy.
Oregon Project Voice: AFSC’s Project Voice advances human rights and self-determination of migrant communities through base-building, alliance-building, documentation, and policy impact.
Love as Action: AFSC invites Friends and people of all faiths to gather in Quaker-led silent worship all across the country—to share witness to the rising authoritarianism and oppression in the United States.
Stronger with Immigrants Campaign: Immigrants make our communities stronger. They belong here and deserve dignity and respect. But right now, immigrants are being detained and deported, tearing apart our communities. Join us to stand up for what’s right.
"Showing Solidarity with Immigrants: An Interview with Amy Gottlieb, U.S. Migration director, AFSC"
“Neighbors step up to protect their communities from immigration raids”
"Protecting Students and Families from ICE"
"Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, et al. v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Kristi Noem": This article provides a deep dive into a case brought by several Quaker yearly and monthly meetings, as well as a Baptist fellowship and Sikh temple, against the Department of Homeland Security. It also discusses the possibility of leveraging religious freedom rights for progressive causes.
Know Your Rights: We all have a right to live in safety and dignity. These resources can help you protect your rights when you encounter immigration enforcement.
State and Local Resources and Community Partners
The International Rescue Committee operates in several cities in the Northeast, assisting refugees, asylum-seekers, survivors of trafficking, and other immigrants from the point of arrival on.
[MA] The Boston Immigration Justice Accompaniment Network provides "accompaniment," including bond assistance, legal referrals, support in court, and more, to immigrants in the Boston area. They also provide opportunities and support for faith communities that want to get involved.
[MA] The Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition maintains an extensive list of resources for immigrants and refugees.
[ME] Courtesy of Durham (ME) Friends Meeting: “Where to Send Money to Aid Immigrants" (the list includes several mutual aid groups and relief funds assistant immigrant Mainers)
[NH] Welcoming New Hampshire is an initiative of the New Hampshire Alliance of Immigrants and Refugees, providing resources for migrants and their allies in New Hampshire. NHAIR in turn arose out of the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition, who can be found here.
[NH] The Granite State Organizing Project is a coalition of faith communities, labor unions, and community groups advocating for just societies for immigrants and all.
[NH] Overcomers Refugee Services New Hampshire assists refugees in accessing vital social services.
[NJ] From the New Jersey Consortium for Immigrant Children: Immigrants’ Rights Resources/Recursos Sobre los Derechos de Immigrantes. NJCIC provides a host of resources for immigrant children, their families, and those who want to provide assistance for them. (también disponible en español)
[NJ] Wind of the Spirit Immigrant Resource Center, New Jersey (sitio web también disponible en español aqui)
[NY] The New York Immigrant Rights Coalition maintains an extensive list of resources for immigrants throughout New York State.
[PA] From Plymouth Quaker Meeting: “Philadelphia Organizations Assisting Immigrants/Refugees /Evacuees”
[PA] Project Libertad empowers newcomer immigrant youth and their families in the Greater Philadelphia Area by providing essential, youth-led, and youth-centered legal and social services.
[PA] Nationalities Service Center, Philadelphia: Provides extensive resources for immigrants and refugees. Service providers and employers can also connect with NSC through their website.
[PA] New Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia: NSMP is a coalition of faith-based and other community partners in the Philadelphia area. Resources include programs for immigrants and their families, KYR explainers, and actions to get involved with.
[PA] Juntos: Juntos is a South Philadelphia-based Latine immigrant organization that organizes events and campaigns and provides resources. They also track ICE activity at this hotline/también realiza un seguimiento de la actividad de ICE a través de esta línea de atención telefónica: 814-205-3293. (Algunas páginas web y recursos también están disponibles en español)
The International Rescue Committee operates in several cities throughout the South, assisting refugees, asylum-seekers, survivors of trafficking, and other immigrants from the point of arrival on.
[GA] Casa Alterna: Located in Decatur, Georgia, Casa Alterna “practice[s] radical hospitality and faithful resistance—welcoming vulnerable immigrants into housing and community, and standing with them in solidarity.”
[FL] The Florida Immigrant Coalition provides resources for immigrants and those who wish to assist them in Florida.
[FL] The International Rescue Committee provides assistance for refugees, asylum-seekers, survivors of trafficking, and other immigrants in the Tallahassee area. (International Rescue Committee works in cities around the country and abroad as well)
[MD] The Esperanza Center is a comprehensive resource center whose mission is to welcome immigrants by offering hope, compassionate services, and the power to improve their lives. (también disponible en español)
[MD] The Immigration Outreach Service Center provides services like tutoring, English classes, legal assistance, and referrals to social service providers. They also maintain a list of state and national resources here.
[NC] CWS Greensboro provides assistance, support, and resources for immigrants and refugees in North Carolina.
[NC] The Greensboro Interfaith Immigrant Justice Coalition "unites faith communities, neighbors, and advocates to protect and support our immigrant and refugee neighbors — through direct service, advocacy, and public witness."
[TX] Houston Leads is a coalition of organizations and individuals fighting to improve the City of Houston and Harris County for all immigrants!
[TX] SA Stands is a coalition of individuals and organizations for immigrants' rights in San Antonio, TX.
[VA] We of Action Virginia maintains a list of local, state, and national resources for immigrants, as well as KYR and bystander guides, emergency planning, and mutual aid groups.
The International Rescue Committee operates throughout the Midwest, assisting refugees, asylum-seekers, survivors of trafficking, and other immigrants from the point of arrival on.
[IA] The Refugee Alliance of Central Iowa partners with several immigrant and refugee services agencies around the state and maintains an extensive set of resources for accessing food, medical care, legal assistance, and more.
[IL] The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights connects immigrant communities throughout Illinois to a full range of support - social services, legal aid, policy updates, financial assistance, and law enforcement - in collaboration with member organizations.
[MI] The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center provides resources for immigrants, advocates, and service providers and immigration legal services. (Algunos recursos también están disponibles en español)
[MN] The Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota provides legal services and support for immigrants and refugees in Minnesota and North Dakota.
[OH] Ohio is Home provides information on actions, mutual aid, and local immigrant-support groups, as well as extensive learning resources, including KYR.
[WI] Centro provides resources for youth, families, employers, and other stakeholders in Wisconsin.
The International Rescue Committee operates throughout the West, assisting refugees, asylum-seekers, survivors of trafficking, and other immigrants from the point of arrival on.
[CA] Oakland Rising uses the civic process to build political power for and with BIPOC, working-class, immigrant, and formerly incarcerated community members to bring about systemic change. They maintain an extensive list of resources for migrants here.
[CA] Opening Doors provides resources and support for immigrants, refugees, and survivors of trafficking.
[CA] Haven Services maintains a list of Los Angeles-area resources for immigrants and refugees covering immigration legal services, basic needs, and employment and labor rights.
[CA] The Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity reflects Quaker values through their commitment to the "sacredness of every person." They provide a number of services to accompany immigrants through their journey and undertake various actions from vigils to advocacy.
[CA] The San Diego Immigrant Rights Consortium provides advocacy and legal assistance to immigrants.
[CA] The San Francisco Immigrant Legal Defense Cooperative connects immigrants to legal services and assistance.
[NM] From the Santa Fe Friends Meeting: Santa Fe Friends' Immigrant Action Group maintains an extensive set of resources for acting locally, at the border, and nationally.
[CO] The Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network provides services to immigrant children and adults in immigration detention.
[CO] The Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition brings together and supports organizations assisting migrants across Colorado.
[OR] The Latino Community Association provides resources for immigrants and those who wish to assist them across central Oregon.
[OR] Latino Network Immigration Resources is a “Latine-led education organization, grounded in culturally-specific practices and services, that lifts up youth and families to reach their full potential.” They provide news and numerous other educational resources. (también disponible en español)
[OR] Equity Corps of Oregon connects lawyers to community members who need legal assistance.
[OR] Oregon For All has numerous toolkits, including KYR resources in eight languages (English, Spanish, Urdu, Arabic, Haitian Creole, Russian, Mandarin, and French); safeguarding your organization, schools, community, etc.; an Oregon sanctuary law toolkit; and more.
[OR] Innovation Law Lab provides legal services and information and has an extensive searchable database of resources (algunos recursos están en español).
[OR] Popular Education Liberates advocates for education that raises the consciousness of the oppressed. (Esta página web está disponible en español. Además, ofrecen un diplomadito "Aprender a Desaprender y Reencantar la Educación Popular")
[OR] Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition tracks ICE activity throughout Oregon and maintains a hotline for reporting suspected ICE activity.
[WA] La Resistencia is a “grassroots organization led by undocumented immigrants and people of color that have been oppressed by the immigration enforcement system ... based in Washington State working to end the detention of immigrants and stop deportations.”
[MD] El Centro Esperanza es un centro de recursos integrales cuya misión es dar la bienvenida a los inmigrantes ofreciendo esperanza, servicios compasivos y el poder de mejorar sus vidas.
[NH] Centro Latino de New Hampshire ofrece numerosos recursos, información y apoyo a la comunidad hispanohablante de New Hampshire.
[NJ] “Wind of the Spirit” Centro de Recursos para Inmigrantes, Nueva Jersey. “Wind of the Spirit” organizan manifestaciones y otras campañas, y defienden los derechos de los inmigrantes. Su sitio web también ofrece recursos.
[EE.UU.] La Red Hispana: Este sitio web ofrece una lista muy completa de recursos y guías para inmigrantes que viven en los Estados Unidos.
[EE.UU.] Acceso Latino: Este sitio web ofrece una amplia gama de recursos para asistencia legal, capacitación laboral, aprendizaje de inglés y más. También ofrecen una lista de recursos externos aquí.
[EE.UU.] Just Neighbors ofrecen diversos recursos para inmigrantes y personas que no son ciudadanas, incluso para asuntos no relacionados con la inmigración.