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Immigrant & Refugee Support Group
Mission
Our mission is to live our faith by reducing the injustice of immigrant detention, protect the human rights of immigrants and to respect the personal power and agency of immigrants. Read More of our Mission, Vision and values here.
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Whom do we serve?
New Hampshire residents who want to welcome and open doors
for immigrants and refugees
Anyone seeking a better understanding of immigrant and refugee issues
Immigrant and refugee concerns
Legal issues
Lack of information about U.S. laws
Vulnerability to detention or deportation
Racial/ethnic profiling or discrimination
Accessing support during detention
Isolation from family and friends during detention
Separation trauma for parents and children
Accessing financial support to cover any required bond
to achieve freedom from detention
Loss of family income following deportation
Anti-immigrant legislation
What we do?
Support immigrants and refugees in our community
Provide opportunities for immigrant stories
Educate congregations and others
Advocate for legislation supporting immigrants
Seek short-term and long-term host homes for asylum-seekers released from detention
Connect immigrants with legal assistance
Provide volunteer support services
Provide detention and post detention support and visitation
Raise funds to bond eligible immigrants out of detention
How can you help?
Welcome immigrants and refugees in your community
Learn from immigrant neighbors and correct misinformation about them
Advocate for immigrant-friendly legislation
Gain an understanding of the many causes of migration
Volunteer with an immigrant support group
Donate to the Immigrant & Refugee Support Group’s Immigrant Bond and Support Fund
Your tax-deductible gift of any size will make a difference!
Donate Online by Clicking Here, or
Mail a donation to the Conference office: Please make checks payable to NHCUCC and write IRSG (Immigrant & Refugee Support Group) Immigrant Bond and Support in the memo line. Contributions may be mailed to: NHCUCC, 140 Sheep Davis Road, Pembroke, NH 03275.
Download The Brochure
Click Here to download your copy of the IRSG brochure.
Upcoming Events
There are currently no upcoming events.