The treatment of immigrants under the current administration has become more inhumane and unethical. There are many charities and organizations working to address this issue that you can get involved in or donate to, and a few references are listed below.
Here is a list of the “Best Immigration and Refugee Charities” that Charity Navigator has vetted and recommends. The highly-rated nonprofit organizations on their list provide services and resources to individuals at risk.
The United We Dream Network advocates for the dignity and fair treatment of immigrants in the US. It’s highly rated on Charity Navigator. You can become a member, sign petitions, or donate on their website www.unitedwedream.org
Impactful Ninja has an updated list of what they consider to be the best charities for helping immigrants. Whether you want to volunteer to assist immigrants in your community, become an activist for immigrants, or donate resources to help immigrants, there is a charity for you. Here is their list.
For local organizations, we support Temple Beth Elohim’s New Americans Immigration Fund with regular plate collections. Some members of the congregation are also volunteers for this program. Volunteers are putting our UU principles into action by helping local refugees from Syria, Venezuela, and other countries. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Elaine Mittell.
We also support the local organization Boston Immigration Justice Accompaniment Network. They work to ensure that migrants arriving here receive a warm welcome. BIJAN responds to critical needs by supplying emergency hotel rooms, arranging for migrants to stay with local families, and supplying medical and food needs. You can get involved with helping immigrants or donate to this fund on their website
www.beyondbondboston.org