Defiant Together: Support Immigrants and Refugees

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Defiant Together: Support Immigrants and Refugees

This Inauguration Day, we come together to launch a fundraiser in defiance—celebrating our shared values of inclusion, compassion, and justice by supporting three extraordinary organizations working on behalf of immigrants and refugees in Massachusetts.

Boston Immigration Justice Accompaniment Network (BIJAN) BIJAN is a community network that provides accompaniment and support to individuals facing the challenges of the immigration system. They offer assistance such as court accompaniment, legal referrals, fundraising for bond or legal fees, and logistical support. Their mission is to honor people's dignity and choices in a system that often denies both.

Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA) MIRA is the largest coalition in New England promoting the rights and integration of immigrants and refugees. With over 140 organizational members, MIRA convenes, serves, and organizes alongside community leaders and allies to advance the well-being of immigrant communities. They place immigrant and refugee voices at the forefront to advocate for their rights and integration.

Boston Medical Center's Immigrant & Refugee Health Center (IRHC) The IRHC serves as a centralized medical home for immigrant and refugee patients, connecting them to comprehensive medical, mental health, and social services. Their mission is to eliminate immigration-related barriers to healthcare, ensuring that no one's immigration status or migration experience affects their health.

These organizations share a common commitment to supporting immigrants and refugees by providing essential services, advocating for rights, and fostering community integration.

Your contribution will:

  • Provide Legal Support: Assist BIJAN in funding immigration bonds and legal fees to free individuals from detention and support their legal battles.
  • Advocate for Rights: Empower MIRA to continue its advocacy for policies that protect and advance the rights of immigrants and refugees.
  • Ensure Access to Healthcare: Enable the IRHC to offer comprehensive healthcare services to those overcoming the challenges of displacement.

Together, on this symbolic day, we stand in solidarity to reject exclusionary policies and affirm the power of community, love, and action. Your support will help BIJAN, MIRA, and the IRHC make a lasting difference. Let’s show what hope and resilience look like.

Co-organizers4

Melissa Markstrom
Organizer
Somerville, MA
Sonya Green
Beneficiary
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