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“I’m Your Immigrant Brother”
Several months ago, Jaime Iniguez, an HSPRS Case Worker at CWS Northern California, was at the airport checking his bags when he experienced a serendipitous moment. “I noticed an individual who was having a hard time communicating with airport staff,” he told us. Jaime, who is bilingual in both English and Spanish, stepped in and helped the young man who …
“They thank God that they found somebody to help their son.”
Story by: Rachel Helwig, Associate Director, Development & Engagement at CWS Lancaster Each year, tens of thousands of unaccompanied children seek refuge in the United States. Just like refugees and asylum seekers, many unaccompanied children have fled violence and threats to their well-being in their home countries, undertaking dangerous journeys to seek safety in the United States. And just like …
The Power of Partnerships: A Christmas Blessing
The following was part of the 2023 Christmas greeting from CWS’ Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery Team. “In the EPRR program, this year has reflected one of CWS’ original missions, ‘to do in partnership what none of us could hope to do as well alone.’” These words speak to the power of partnerships supported by CWS. In the fall of …
National Board Announces Subgrantee Selection for Case Management Pilot Program
For Immediate Release: December 19, 2023 Contact: CMPP@dev.cwsglobal.org National Board Announces Subgrantee Selection for Case Management Pilot Program (CMPP) New York City– The CMPP National Board today announced the selection of four subgrantees to implement the Case Management Pilot Program, delivering voluntary case management and associated services to individuals enrolled in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Alternatives to Detention programs. The subgrantees …
“What I sow in this land is how everyone will remember me.”
In the village of Pinabete, located in the rural area of Honduras, a shared cause brought the community together: the right to clean water. Leader Elías Pérez took on the challenge of engaging in political advocacy and not only succeeded in persuading the local government to grant permission to use a water spring they found near the community but also …