Border Angels Weekly Newsletter
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We are excited to share with you the story of the most recent recipient of our bond program, Asim.
Asim is an asylum-seeker from the country of Sudan and came to the US in hopes of a better life. While detained at the Otay Mesa Detention Center, his pod was isolated due to someone becoming ill. Asim was one of the lucky ones to not contract COVID-19.
As one of the few English speakers at the detention center, Asim selflessly helped many other asylum-seekers contact organizations to ensure their release. Two of our bond recipients from Cameroon, in fact, were referred to us through his kind work.
Despite the horrible and terrifying conditions he was exposed to, Asim always remained positive and patient. It’s people like him that keep us going, and his bravery inspires us to continue our work. Asim is finally on his way to being reunited with his family.
Although it's heartbreaking to read and hear about these horrible injustices, these stories reminds us of the strength and resilience of our migrant folks. They deserve dignity and respect, and not a country that subjects black and brown folks to such conditions especially during a global pandemic.
Asim represents so many others that are subjected to inhumane policies. We must not forget the urgency of getting everyone out of the Otay Mesa Detention Center. This pandemic continues to be unforgiving, and we will not allow any more lives lost.
Thank you for your support and please to continue advocating to make sure our sisters and brothers are #FreeAndAlive.
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With your continued support, our shelter directors are able to buy fresh produce and groceries for our migrant families in Tijuana. The pandemic is reaching its peak in Baja California, and it is more important than ever to help our shelters survive! We are so grateful for your contributions that help us feed and care for our beloved families, and to our shelter directors for ensuring the safety of their inhabitants. With so much turmoil and uncertainty, we are glad we can provide a bit of hope and support for our friends in Tijuana!
Thank you so much!!!
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Familias Reunidas Bond Program
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Jack, a 25-year-old migrant, was bonded out with the help of our bond program after being detained for five months. He fled his home in Haiti in hopes of a better life and opportunity only to end up at the nightmare that is the Otay Mesa Detention Center.
Inside the detention center, the very place where Carlos Ernesto Escobar Mejia unjustly lost his life, Jack contracted COVID-19. He became very ill. Instead of providing him with medical care when he started experiencing symptoms, the detention center staff put him in isolation and gave him crackers.
Thankfully Jack has recovered and is able to self quarantine now. His story reminds us of the strength and resilience of migrants. We must share these stories to shed light on how brown and black people are treated unjustly.
Thank you for your support and please to continue advocating to make sure our sisters and brothers are #FreeAndAlive.
DONATE BELOW TO OUR IMMIGRATION BOND
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MUCHAS GRACIAS MANUEL!
Thank you for being part of our Board of Directors and for doing your part to make a difference. Your many years of experience as an attorney will help advance our mission and advocacy efforts.
Manuel has even offered free legal representation to those who participate in protests at the Otay Mesa Detention Center and have gotten a citation. It brings comfort knowing that we have individuals like yourself helping us fight against the injustice and abuse of power we are faced with.
We look forward to the future with you on our board!
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THANK YOU! So much to Jessica Deyo and everyone at Fracht USA Logistics and Supply Company for your generous contribution! We are so grateful for organizations promoting a culture of love and compassion like yours!
- The Border Angels Team
Visit their website https://www.frachtusa.com/
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Border Angels in the News
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Hispanos viven discriminación y se unen a protestas
La discriminación no sólo es contra afroamericanos, sino también contra hispanos
Por Tania Luviano
"La discriminación no sólo es contra afroamericanos, sino también contra hispanos.
“Nosotros lo vivimos a diario”, aseguró, Dulce García de la Coalición Regional de crímenes de odio en San Diego, quien dijo ser testigo de que el racismo no está solo en calles como las de Barrio Logan, sino por todo el condado."
https://www.telemundo20.com/noticias/local/hispanos-viven-discriminacion-y-se-unen-a-protestas/2025828/?fbclid=IwAR0PkJqu3WBgfEVCx9DnGmBxQfcASA9XEypRdiGBy4cSWEGTBWLnryWmG0o
Hispanics experience discrimination and join protests
Discrimination is not only against African Americans, but also against Hispanics
By Tania Luviano
"Discrimination is not only against African Americans, but also against Hispanics.
"We live it every day," said Dulce Garcia of the Regional Coalition of hate crimes in San Diego, who said that she was a witness that racism is not only on streets like Barrio Logan's, but throughout the county."
https://www.telemundo20.com/noticias/local/hispanos-viven-discriminacion-y-se-unen-a-protestas/2025828/?fbclid=IwAR0PkJqu3WBgfEVCx9DnGmBxQfcASA9XEypRdiGBy4cSWEGTBWLnryWmG0o
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Thank you San Diego Union Tribune!
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Border Angels is a proud member of the San Diego Regional Hate Crimes Coalition.
This coalition is a collaboration of non-governmental organizations, community-based groups, and public servants. They coordinate outreach, education, and dialogue regarding bullying, hate incidents, and hate crimes in the San Diego Region. The goal is the prevention of hate in the San Diego area through collaboration and collective understanding of our individual missions.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in fear, uncertainty, and concern for the security of our health, finances and liberties. Historically, these conditions have led many to look for someone to blame, demonize, and scapegoat.
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Help contribute to our dialogue by signing up at
sdnohate.org
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With our new Green Cards for Kids program, we are so lucky to be able to work with immigration attorney Fabiola Navarro who will be representing these children
It is crucial that we help these children as they have already suffered enough abuse, neglect and/or abandonment.
With your continued support, we can help pay for the legal representation these children deserve in this critical time of their lives.
Please consider donating! No amount is too small!
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Con nuestro nuevo programa de Green Cards for Kids, tenemos la suerte de poder trabajar con la abogada de inmigración Fabiola Navarro, quien representará a estos niños.
Es crucial que ayudemos a estos niños ya que ya han sufrido suficiente abuso, negligencia y / o abandono.
Con su continuo apoyo, podemos ayudar a pagar la representación legal que estos niños merecen en este momento crítico de sus vidas.
Por favor considere donar, ¡Ninguna cantidad es demasiado pequeña!
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You can donate to Border Angels when you shop on Amazon.
Amazon will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible items to Border Angels!
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Tienes la oportunidad de donar a Border Angels cuando compras en Amazon.
Amazon nos donará el 0.5% del precio de compra de artículos elegibles!
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Despite the growing challenges of this pandemic, Border Angels remains determined to protect and support the community we have pledged to serve. Even though we are currently unable to accept physical donations, we are always accepting monetary donations to support:
1. Our Shelter Aid Program❤️: Especially now that we are unable to receive these items, we need your help to provide funds for groceries, hygiene products, utility bills, rent, clothes, etc.!
2. Familias Reunidas Bond Program👨👩👧: Given the severity of this outbreak, we NEED to get as many people out of the Otay Mesa Detention Center as we can. With your help we can post bond for more individuals! (Link in highlights under Bond Program)
3. Water Drop Program💧: Even after having to postpone public water drops, our team is still constantly in the desert scouting and dropping the supplies necessary for survival. Their work never stops, because the need never stops.
Thank you for your continued support.🖤🦋
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