In April of 2020, Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors launched Oye Vecino, a Spanish language podcast that seeks to empower immigrant families living in the United States by providing trustworthy and reliable information. Our first two episodes are out, with more in the works! Help us spread the word.
Read MoreMoms every day are teaching by example. They are making hard decisions and hard sacrifices, choosing what is right for them and theirs. For the times when a decision means no choice but to leave home, TNJFON is there for the moms. On May 6-7, I’ll be taking part in The Big Payback by raising money for TNJFON in honor of las madres.
Read MoreThe Big Payback is Middle Tennessee's annual online giving event, with more than 800 non-profit organizations raising money and competing for cash awards from the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Once again, Tennessee Justice For Our Neighbors is participating in this year's 24-hour online event.
TNJFON needs you more than ever and I hope you'll join me in giving, beginning May 6 at 6pm and ending May 7 at 6pm. Donors can also schedule their donations ahead of time, beginning on April 29.
Read MoreThe Big Payback is Middle Tennessee's annual online giving event. Over 800 non-profit organizations participate to raise money and compete for cash awards from the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Once again, Tennessee Justice For Our Neighbors is participating in this year's 24-hour online event, and I hope you'll join me in giving on May 6-7.
Read MoreAll four of my grandparents came to the U.S. to escape hunger and oppression in their home country. So I know from personal experience that immigrants and refugees who come to the U.S. and work hard can make a good life.
Read MoreVictor met with lawyers at TNJFON to discuss whether he had some other option to change his immigration status. At that meeting, Victor learned that his sister, who is a 21-year-old U.S. citizen, has the right to sponsor him for a green card. Unfortunately, it is not a good option for Victor; the current system requires Victor to wait well over 20 years to get a green card.
Kathryn and Richard Spry hold hands furtively when she tears up. It happens twice during our meeting. They are that rare and inspiring couple that appears to be young and in love and ready to take on the world.
Did I mention that they married in 1969?
Read MoreToday, Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors joins with the Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC) by signing onto a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen opposing the “Remain in Mexico” policy affecting asylum-seekers, victims of torture and other acts of unspeakable violence.
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