We’ve shared some DACA stories with you over the last several months, and as 2020 comes to a close, we have some additional client stories to celebrate. Without your gifts, these moments would not be possible, and we hope we can continue to count on you so that our Middle Tennessee neighbors will experience more moments of joy in 2021.
Read MoreThis holiday season, foster connection, safety, and love by providing legal services to keep families together and safe. All gifts up to $10,000 made by midnight on December 1 will be matched by National Justice for Our Neighbors.
Read MoreKamala Harris will be the first woman, first Black person, and first South Asian American to be elected vice president of the United States. The moment you saw her take the stage as the Vice President-elect, you knew you could too.
Read MoreIn a special livestream event on September 24, Oye Vecino podcast host Alvaro Manrique Barrenechea led a panel of 3 young Tennesseans who are currently protected under DACA. We learned about each DACA recipient's story of coming to the US, how being undocumented affected their identity and sense of self, and how important DACA is to their future in the country they call home.
Read MoreOver the course of about an hour, attendees heard about the important work of TNJFON, heard an exclusive musical performance by recording artist and The Voice finalist Angie K, and had fun making donations throughout the night. The main event was an engaging panel discussion with local DACA recipients.
Read MoreAineth Murguia, TNJFON’s Legal Advocate, and Barbara Clinton, TNJFON Board Member, provide some background on DACA and explain the impact of the Trump administration’s latest requirement, which mandates DACA renewals twice as often as in the past, essentially doubles the cost of renewals, from $495 every two years to $495 each year.
Read MoreWe created Families Together to teach parents about the U.S immigration system. COVID-19 forced us to adapt our approach, but this program is still going strong. Learn about the changes and help us spread the word about upcoming sessions!
Read MoreExactly one week after the Supreme Court ruling was announced, I had the privilege of meeting with Tania Crecencio, a 20-year-old college student, activist, and DREAMer. As our Zoom meeting began, her beautiful sonrisa (smile) brightened my screen. We exchanged saludos (greetings) and I asked her to share her story.
Read MoreMay 6th and 7th were record-breaking days for Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors. Through the efforts of board members, volunteers and friends of TNJFON, we met our goal of raising $10,000 - which is more than the combined Big Payback campaigns for 2017, 2018 and 2019. Thank you to all of our donors!
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