Immigrant Legal Emergency Fund
Across the diocese, immigrants are experiencing their presence in this country being questioned and threatened. Growing numbers are struggling to get critical legal services as well as meet basic needs, such as rent and food, which are especially difficult to secure when it is frightening to pursue employment or assistance.
To help clergy quickly respond to these urgent needs, our diocese has established the Immigrant Legal Emergency Fund to support immigrant families with costs related to:
- Immigration status applications.
- Emergency legal representation.
- Other immediate expenses necessary for families affected by legal emergencies.
Clergy will be able to request funds from the diocese, and funds for approved requests will be rapidly transferred to the congregation’s discretionary fund for dissemination to those in need.
The Immigrant Legal Emergency Fund is being seeded with a gift from the Bishop’s Discretionary Fund and further contributions will be doubly matched.
“As followers of Jesus, we are called to advocate for justice and mercy in the face of discriminatory policies,” says Bishop Julia Whitworth. “This fund is urgently needed by immigrants—in many cases serving as a lifeline. I hope you will consider making a gift today.”
To make a direct gift with a credit or debit card, please, click the button below.
For worshipping communities or others wishing to pledge a gift through other means, please click here.
If you are interested in contributing a stock gift, please contact Tom Hamel at thamel@diomass.org.
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Contact Us
For more information, please contact the Rev. Brian Raiche, Development Consultant, at braiche@diomass.org or 617-482-4826, ext. 515.