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Our Neighbors for Refugees March newsletter focuses on our recent work for refugee neighbors and how the community can help.

Here are some organizations that we have collaborated with on refugee-related issues.

ICE “detain first; ask questions later” tactics focus Neighbors’ outreach to attorneys and Legal Grants.

When local organizations join together to share resources and expertise, change is inevitable. Hear more from our partners at the Community Resource Center in Mamaroneck — Executive Director Jirandy Martinez and Managing Attorney Bertha Rodriguez — about our latest efforts to support refugees...and why we keep doing what we’re doing.

One by one, our refugee families are receiving short-notice requirements to appear in court. The emotional and financial strain is extraordinary. Hear more from immigration attorneys Jeffrey Feinbloom and Sharyn Bertisch on the realities today, and why community-based organizations are so critical right now. The costs for immigration legal services are mounting and we have pivoted resettling new refugee families to defending and protecting the ones who are here. Please consid

In preparation for a recent United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary, our friends at #AfghanEvac called for advocates to share their letters of support for Afghan allies and their families.

Bertha Rodriguez and Jirandy Martinez from CRC are on the front lines of the legal battle. "Unfortunately, we have had ice encounters both locally and also at immigration courts. So when families are scheduled to attend their immigration courts, unfortunately they have been detained and because we have our community justice program that can support that family and just provide those services, especially in such a scary time When we get in front of the courtroom, we have ICE a

Standing Up for Refugee Rights At a recent rally in White Plains, community members gathered to support refugees and immigrants. Speakers included County Legislator David Imamura, local faith and advocacy leaders, and Frank Pierson from Neighbors for Refugees.  Please click here to read more about the rally and how Neighbors is standing up for those who need the most help, including a brief video . Because refugees cannot safely appear at public rallies, Frank spoke on beh

They're detaining people even with pending cases that had never been done before in the history of our country.

In a recent Westchester rally in White Plains, people gathered to speak out and stand up for the rights of immigrants and refugees. Attendees heard from County Legislature David Imamura a well as leaders from Open Arms for Refugees, Our Common Beliefs, Maryknoll Sisters of St. Dominic, Dominican Sisters of Hope, Team TLC NYC, and our very own Frank Pierson from Neighbors for Refugees. Because a public gathering like this is not safe for refugees, community members spoke out o

“Hope is the capacity to face reality, no matter how difficult, and still seek every possible good.” Jmel Wilson quoted those words in a video shared at our Defend and Thrive Gala last month. Hope that communities like ours will continue to stand up for human rights and protect neighbors from harmful immigration policies.

Our volunteers explain how Neighbors for Refugees steps in to support, and why that need has become more critical than ever.

How Community Resource Center is helping people being detained by ICE

The momentum is undeniable. Over a hundred helping hands attended our Defend and Thrive gala to raise funds for critical services in support of our refugee families. Communities have come together to protect residents from immigration sweeps and millions have marched in defense of human rights. As we close out 2025 and look ahead to 2026, it is more essential than ever that we continue to stand up for marginalized people and to strengthen our communities. Here, at Neighbors f

Defend and Thrive gala, a call to action to buy your tickets or send a donation

Defend and Thrive is more than a theme. It’s a promise. Defend — Because resettled families in our community face real threats to...

The current administration continues its assault on immigrants and refugees. The most recent legislation, affectionately called the “Big Beautiful Bill” (BBB) by Republicans, is anything but beautiful for families who will be stripped of food assistance (food stamps or SNAP) and healthcare (Medicaid and CHIP).

The current administration continues its assault on immigrants and refugees. The most recent legislation, affectionately called the “Big Beautiful Bill” (BBB) by Republicans, is anything but beautiful for families who will be stripped of food assistance (food stamps or SNAP) and healthcare (Medicaid and CHIP).

The Department of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that it will allow Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to lapse for...

Photo credit: Prayitno via Wikimedia The latest Trump travel ban has gone into effect, with citizens from 12 countries barred from...