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A Demonstration of Love: A Volunteers Story

Stories, VolunteersBy Joan PlotnickMay 2, 2022

By Dr. Jan Realini One busy Saturday at the bus station, I heard a noise behind me. A woman had fallen and was moaning, and the other volunteers called me.…

Advocacy Event – “Holy Voices from the Border: Restore Asylum Now”

AdvocacyBy Joan PlotnickMay 2, 2022

The IWC is a collaborating partner of the Interfaith Immigration Coalition (IIC) and AFSC which are jointly this exciting event on May 12 at 6 pm CT. Holy Voices from…

CNN Interviews Katie Myers about End of Title 42

Breaking News, Latest NewsBy Joan PlotnickApril 20, 2022

This CNN Interview about the end of Title 42 features Katie Myers, who did a wonderful job representing IWC.  Katie Myers started volunteering in 2018 by making sandwiches for migrants.…

Our Advocacy Focus for April 2022

AdvocacyBy Joan PlotnickApril 18, 2022

Note: This is a very brief summary of our advocacy focus for April 2022. To learn about these issues in more detail, please visit the “Take Five” section of our…

Update on Our Original Ministries

Stories, VolunteersBy Joan PlotnickApril 18, 2022

(NOTE: We have critical needs for volunteers to move needed supplies to where migrants can use them. Please see our Volunteer Page for more information)   The Bus Station Ministry…

Pastor John Garland Speaks at April 2022 IWC General Meeting

Latest NewsBy Joan PlotnickApril 18, 2022

At our April 2022 general meeting, Pastor John Garland virtually escorted us through the Mennonite Church’s newly revitalized daytime respite center for migrant individuals and families and introduced us to…

Presbyterian Church fills backpacks

University Presbyterian Church Assembles Hundreds of Backpacks

Stories, VolunteersBy Joan PlotnickApril 11, 2022

Nancy Coffer, Bonnie and Michael Langford, and Judy and Jim Ritchie prepare backpacks for immigrants at the airport.   Twice a month or more, as needed, this hardy, hearty troupe…

Title 42

Advocacy Committee Statement on Title 42

AdvocacyBy Joan PlotnickApril 11, 2022

From our uniquely informed perspective, IWC-SA expresses support for the current administration’s decision to terminate Title 42 which has created extraordinary hardship for people made vulnerable along our border during the pandemic.…

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