Step-by-step Instructions for The Big Payback
The 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.
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How to Do a Big Payback Swap for TNJFON
The 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.
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Letter from the President
All 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.
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Waiting 20 Years: Victor's Story
Victor 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.
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Volunteers Give $38,000 to Tennessee Immigrants
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?
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"Remain in Mexico" policy harms people and upends the rule of law
Today, 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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One Immigrant’s Story: Omar
Omar* lived in a small town in Mexico. Life there was far from idyllic; it was full of fear. Neighborhood gangs battled for control, making danger and violence a part of everyday life.
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The Cost of a Wall
Last night Congress released a 1,000+ page piece of legislation that might temporarily settle that question. Here’s what you need to know per the Washington Post.
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