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On this past month’s Water Drop, we witnessed the harsh reality of our mission. While out at our water drop sites, providing life-saving supplies—water, food, clothing, electrolytes, and more—our crates labeled humanitarian aid were found destroyed, defaced with anti-immigrant messages, and crushed by a massive rock.
Though it’s disheartening to see hate and ignorance try to silence us, it will not deter our commitment to compassion, kindness, and support for those who need it most. Our volunteers and safety monitors will continue to serve with love and unwavering dedication. Every act of cruelty only strengthens our resolve to be a beacon of hope in these challenging times.
We thank our brave and dedicated volunteers, as this work is more important than ever, and together, we will not back down. Love over hate, always.
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Familias Reunidas Bond Program
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Meet our latest bond recipient, Javier! He is an asylum seeker from Venezuela. As you can see in his photo, he’s overjoyed to be reunited with his loved ones after being detained at the Golden State Modified Community Correctional Facility in McFarland, California, for seven months. This is our first bond posting from that facility, and it’s a testament to the power of community support!
Javier’s family and a circle of incredible supporters came together to raise the $8k needed for his release. The bond was a collaborative effort from the Orange County Justice Fund, Pastor Allison and her church, JISA, Border Angels and his family.
This bond represents hope, solidarity, and the strength of a community that refuses to let anyone face injustice alone. Javier is now free, and we couldn’t be happier for him and his family!
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Spent the day with incredible volunteers delivering much-needed donations to a migrant shelter in Tijuana as part of our Caravan of Love event!
Thank you to everyone who joined us in spreading compassion. Want to make a difference? Join our next caravan and support our mission by donating to our wish list.
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Community Support Spotlight
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Thank you Number One and Chichi
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Big thank you to the fabulous Chichi Fuera for organizing an unforgettable drag show fundraiser at Number One on Fifth! 💖✨ Your heart and dedication made for such a fun night full of love, laughter, and kindness. A huge shoutout to all the talented performers and generous sponsors who made this night possible! 🌈
Thank you for using your artwork and platform to support migrant and refugee families . Wcouldn’t be more proud of the impact we’re making together. Let’s keep spreading love and fighting for justice!
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We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Nathalie Ramirez, a talented first-generation fashion student at Cal Poly Pomona, for her incredible support. Nathalie reached out to us through Instagram and created a powerful garment focused on I.C.E. resistance, using fashion as a tool for social change. Not only was the piece designed and produced in-house in a fair-trade style, but Nathalie also donated a portion of the profits to our asylum funds, helping us give back to the community. Your creativity, dedication, and generosity mean the world to us, Nathalie—thank you for making a difference!
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Hygiene kits full of love.
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A huge thank you to Lena and her class for her incredible generosity and continued support! Lena first reached out to us in 2020, and once again, they have gone above and beyond by putting together and donating 47 hygiene kits for the Caravan of Love. Your kindness and dedication to helping those in need make such a meaningful impact. We are so grateful for your ongoing commitment to our cause, thank you for making a difference!
If you have a donation, talent, or fundraiser idea and would like to collaborate, please contact us at [email protected] or click the button below to get started.
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Resources and Know Your Rights Info
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Red Cards: Know Your Rights
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In times of uncertainty, staying informed is the first step in protecting yourself and your community. No matter your immigration status, everyone in the U.S. has certain rights under the Constitution.
We’re sharing these Know Your Rights Cards from the Immigrant Legal Resource Center to help ensure you’re prepared and empowered. Fear can be used as a tool of intimidation, but knowledge is power. Practice reading these out loud and carry them with you always.
Let’s stand strong together—an informed community is a powerful community!
To print your own, visit the ILRC website or click the link in bio. Cards available in 10+ languages!
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En tiempos de incertidumbre, mantenerse informado es el primer paso para protegerse a sí mismo y a su comunidad. Sin importar su estatus migratorio, todos en los EE. UU. tienen ciertos derechos bajo la Constitución.
Estamos compartiendo estas Tarjetas Conozca sus Derechos del Centro de Recursos Legales para Inmigrantes para ayudarlo a asegurarse de estar preparado y empoderado. El miedo puede usarse como una herramienta de intimidación, pero el conocimiento es poder. Practique leerlas en voz alta y llévelas siempre con usted.
¡Mantengámonos fuertes juntos: una comunidad informada es una comunidad poderosa!
Para imprimir su propia tarjeta, visite el sitio web de ILRC o haga clic en el enlace en la biografía. ¡Tarjetas disponibles en más de 10 idiomas!
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SDCCD Undocumented Support Services
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The Undocumented Resource Center invites you tomorrow at 6 pm to learn about immigrant rights and family safety planning.
These virtual workshops are in collaboration with all Districtwide undocumented student service programs, Alliance San Diego, and Higher Education Legal Services.
Community members are welcome!
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Join the Water Drop and Caravan of Love
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Signups are now open for our March Water Drop! This event will take place on Saturday, March 15th, where we'll be delivering water and other essential supplies in the desert.
Please note spots are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Filling out the form doesn’t guarantee a spot, but we’ll send more details once you’re selected to join.
If you can’t make it but still want to help, we’d be grateful if you could consider donating items from our Water Drop wish list. Your support is more important than ever.
You can sign up or donate through the link below. For more information or any questions regarding volunteer opportunities, contact [email protected].
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We’re on a mission to spread kindness and we need YOUR help! On Saturday, March 22nd, we’re looking for volunteers to drive their cars and assist in distributing much-needed donations.
Requirements to participate:
Passport/SENTRI/Appropriate travel documents
Reliable transportation to drive into Tijuana and deliver donations
Signed volunteer waiver
Sign up now through the button below. Volunteer spots are limited and on a first come first served basis. For any questions regarding this event please contact us at [email protected]
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Schedule a Donation Drop-Off
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Due to limited storage space we will be receiving physical donations by appointment only. We do not accept used clothing donations. Appointments are available Monday-Friday from 9AM to 3PM.
Call us or email us to schedule today at 619-487-0240 or [email protected]
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Fall into the season of giving
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Donate your car to help our mission of love
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Donate your car to Border Angels just in time for tax season! We’ll use the proceeds raised from your donation to help save lives in the desert, free loved ones from a detention center, and to support our migrant families in Tijuana.
Our trusted vehicle donation program makes it easy with free pick-up and takes great care in finding the right buyer to get top dollar for it. Plus, we’ll handle all the paperwork, too! Whether your vehicle sells for $500 or less, more than $500, or more than $5000, you will be provided with the proper paperwork and tax receipts for your donation.
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Records show San Diego Sheriff might have violated sanctuary lawSan Diego County Sheriff Kelly Martinez might have violated a state sanctuary law by transferring an inmate in the local jail system to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to immigration lawyers who reviewed a report from the Sheriff’s Office.
Under SB 54, known as the Values Act, local jails can transfer inmates to ICE only if those individuals have been convicted of certain felonies in the last 15 years or certain misdemeanors in the last five.
The law requires law enforcement agencies that transfer people to ICE to publish annual reports, which is where advocates found the questionable transfer.
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Privately run immigration detention center to reopen
A private prison company has signed an agreement to reopen an immigrant detention facility in Texas that previously held families with children for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the business said Wednesday.
Nashville-based CoreCivic announced the contract with ICE and the city of Dilley regarding the 2,400-bed South Texas Family Residential Center, located about 85 miles (135 kilometers) north of Laredo and the Mexico border.
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Democrats slam GOP campaign committee labeling New York lawmaker an ‘illegal immigrant’
House Republicans’ campaign arm directly attacked Democratic Rep. Adriano Espaillat’s immigration status, drawing condemnation from Democrats.
“Democrats literally chose an illegal immigrant to give their response to President Trump’s address,” the National Republican Congressional Committee wrote on X on Wednesday, adding that “Democrats couldn’t be more disconnected from the American people.”
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We have everything from t-shirts, to totes, to water bottles! All merchandise purchases go towards our programs and life-saving work.
Visit our online shop here.
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Make a difference and donate today!
Visit our website: www.borderangels.org
Please make checks payable to:
Border Angels
2258 Island Ave
San Diego, CA 92102
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