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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.


 



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

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