Last week, Republicans, including former President Donald Trump and Ohio Senator JD Vance, began spreading false stories about Haitian immigrants—most, if not all, of whom are refugees—in Springfield, Ohio, eating pets. In the aftermath of these horrific, racist rumors spreading, Springfield's Haitian community, which is by all accounts full of hardworking people who have done nothing but contribute to Springfield's economy and community, came under attack.

At the Center for New Liberalism, we strongly believe that immigrants, especially refugees, who come to this country legally to seek a better life should be welcomed because they believe in the American dream. To see public figures spread such a vile, racist rumor has been abhorrent, and we believe it's our duty to help push back against these rumors.

That starts with a GoFundMe fundraiser we've created for the Haitian Community Help and Support Center, which has worked to be a resource center for Haitians in Springfield, create a space for youth, and more. 

We hope you can join us in this by making a donation today. Your donation will go directly to the Haitian Community Help and Support Center - we don't get a cent of the money. After you make a donation, we highly encourage you to help grow support for this fundraiser by sharing the link with your friends and family!