The Big Payback started out a little slow for Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors until Hamid Durani sent a late night text pledging to match the next $5000 donated.
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Nearly 600 Afghan evacuees have arrived in Nashville since late 2021. Bethany Jackson, legal director at TNJFON, shares what her conversations with these families are like as they begin the process of applying for asylum. These are stories of heartbreak, fear and uncertainty for the future, but they are also testaments of strength and resilience.
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Learn about being a hospitality host for one of our legal clinics.
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Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors recently hired Negar Ahmadi as a legal clerk to help with our Afghan clinics.
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Have you visited our shop yet? The pop-up closes February 15.
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Last week, the board met for the first quarterly meeting. There were so many new faces around the Zoom room table! Tenured and new board members alike are energized to support the mission of TNJFON in 2022, and we thank you for your ongoing support.
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Legal representation will be key to ensuring that the Afghan evacuees have the best possible chance to achieve stability in the United States through a grant of asylum and later, lawful permanent residence.
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Through his volunteer work at legal clinics in Nashville, new TNJFON staff member Allen King spotted an opportunity to make the intake process more efficient and accessible. Read about his plans for a new online, self-service form for clients to complete an anonymous preliminary screening, from the comfort of their own home and at their own pace.
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On September 23, three incredible individuals shared their immigration stories on a live broadcast of Oye Vecino to raise funds for Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors. The panelists shared stories of culture shock, their immigration process, what traditions they have continued and which new traditions they have adopted to make a new home.
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