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This support group for Israeli expats in New York offers Hebrew and hugs

Jackie Hajdenberg

October 11, 2024 |

The Forward |

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Response Location: United States, New York, New York

The Israeli Hug Center offers social support, group therapy, and robust programming for Israeli expats in New York City.

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Slaughterhouse Workers Seek a 'Brave New Life' but Challenges Remain

Grace Hussain

September 24, 2024 |

Sentient |

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Response Location: United States, Greeley, Colorado

The volunteer-run Brave New Life Project is helping slaughterhouse workers in Colorado find less-grueling jobs that are meaningful and pay as well as the slaughterhouse. The nonprofit helps them create resumes, get transportation to new jobs, and access translation services.

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La falla fatal en las operaciones de rescate de la Patrulla Fronteriza

Tanvi Misra

September 01, 2024 |

High Country News |

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Response Location: United States

Muchos creen que la Patrulla Fronteriza debería tener la responsabilidad principal por los rescates y la recuperación de migrantes. La agencia forma parte de CBP, la que a su vez es parte del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional, con recursos muchas veces mayores que los de los equipos de emergencia locales y de organizaciones sin fines de lucro. Pero varios trabajadores humanitarios e investigadores fronterizos ven un conflicto de intereses entre el mandato principal de la agencia de detener y deportar a los migrantes, y el objetivo humanitario de salvar sus vidas.

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At the Border, a Shelter By — And For — Muslim Women

Ken Chitwood

August 29, 2024 |

Sojourners |

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Response Location: Mexico

Albergue Assabil (the Shelter of the Path), by the Latina Muslim Foundation, is the first women-led Muslim shelter along the U.S.-Mexico border. It has been in operation since June 2022, providing a safe space for women migrants, supplying them with food, clothing, shelter and sanctuary regardless of their religious, social or cultural background. In the past two years, the shelter has helped about 3,000 migrant women.

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South Asian arts group shines light on queer, neurodiverse stories

Myah Goff

August 21, 2024 |

Sahan Journal |

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Response Location: United States, Minnesota

The Minnesota-based South Asian Arts and Theater House is a safe space for the South Asian artist community to get together and create performance art that raises awareness of social justice issues within the South Asian diaspora.

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Immigrant children find belonging through basketball

Ambar Castillo

August 19, 2024 |

Epicenter NYC |

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Response Location: United States, Queens, New York

The basketball academy in Queens teaches basketball and English language skills to Spanish-speaking immigrant children. The academy helps youth navigate culture shock, bullying and the lack of community they may feel when they first arrive in the country, while ensuring they still maintain a sense of their parents’ language and culture.

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Brooklyn Nonprofits Tailor Mental Health Care To Their Immigrant Clients' Cultures

Rommel H. Ojeda

May 31, 2024 |

Documented |

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Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Nonprofits Mixteca, RaisingHealth, and Brave House are providing safe spaces for migrants to receive culturally relevant mental health care through workshops that incorporate cultural traditions and common mental health and self-care practices. The workshops help provide a sense of community and combat the stigma surrounding mental health in the immigrant community.

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Also Migrating From Latin America: A Wave of Urban Innovation

Linda Baker

April 30, 2024 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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Response Location: United States, San Diego, California

The UCSD-Alacrán Community Station is a sanctuary neighborhood for migrants fleeing violence in their countries of origin that allows them to participate in building a community and new life for themselves. The neighborhood houses about 1,800 people on three acres and features a health clinic, food hub and school.

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The invisible safety net for immigrants

Annelise Jolley

April 16, 2024 |

The Christian Century |

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Response Location: United States, McAllen, Texas

Latino churches like Iglesia Misionera Cristo Vive are acting as social service hubs for parishioners and members of the community, providing food, shelter, English language classes, trauma recovery and immigration advocacy.

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Capital Region localities continue efforts to resettle migrants

Dave Lucas

April 10, 2024 |

WAMC Northeast Public Radio |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Albany, New York

The Refugee and Immigration Support Services of Emmaus (RISSE) helps migrants who have attained legal work status find jobs after the state eased requirements for asylum seekers looking for work, particularly in the state government. RISSE offers English language classes, immigration assistance and a case management program. In the past year alone, the total number of RISSE participants doubled.

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