Katie Myers is quoted in this thoughtful article by the United Methodist Church about the deaths of migrants in a semi-trailer in San Antonio. Key points: United Methodists are responding…
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) just released four short videos explaining the right to seek asylum. They are very easy to understand and easy to share. I particularly…
The border wall was touted as a matter of national security, yet has proven ineffectual in preventing border crossings. Exempt from regulations including the Endangered Species Act and Clean Water and Clean Air…
by Dana Clark I heard through the grapevine that many of the migrants carried their supplies in grocery bags which soon tore. Neighbors and friends helped me collect sturdy shopping bags,…
As election day nears, Governor Greg Abbott is threatening to declare the influx of immigrants and asylum seekers at the border an “invasion,” opening up the possibility of military action…
Sara Ramey, executive director and immigration attorney for the Migrant Center for Human Rights, was the guest speaker at the IWC May 2022 meeting. Ms. Ramey updated us on a…
On May 27, students of the San Antonio College (SDAC) Center for Civic Engagement made 100 lunch bags for migrants and delivered them to the Mennonite Church on St. Mary’s…
Governor Greg Abbott took $30 million from beleaguered juvenile justice department to fund Operation Lone Star Detainees are moved from location to location within the Travis County Juvenile Detention Center…
Last month, the CDC announced that it will end Title 42 on May 23 — a hard-fought victory made possible by asylum seekers, faith leaders, medical and public health experts,…
While we have many critical volunteer needs, we have a particularly pressing need for volunteers to help with the following: Food Coordinator We need a Food Coordinator to lead the…