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Dear Friend,
With the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, our staff has been working hard to serve the growing number of Afghan arrivals. But we haven’t forgotten about the many other displaced populations in need of our help. In fact, the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) provides comprehensive care and support to all those who are forcibly displaced.
Through our work, like our legal services and trafficking programs, USCRI not only welcomes newcomer populations to diverse communities throughout the U.S., but provides them with much-needed services, including finding housing, having access to food and medical services, safety planning, and legal representation. We are there with them from the moment they step out of the airplane and continue to support them in their journey to become new Americans.
We know that every day around the world, people are fleeing persecution. Not just refugees, but unaccompanied minors, survivors of trafficking, victims of crime, and asylum seekers. The COVID-19 pandemic has only increased the number of people who are vulnerable to human trafficking or persecution.
USCRI supports our most vulnerable populations to lead dignified lives in communities of opportunity. At USCRI, we believe everyone, everywhere, has equal value.
During this holiday season, we hope you'll give generously ([link removed]) and make a difference in advancing the rights of those who are forcibly or voluntarily uprooted. Your gift can provide financial assistance for a survivor of trafficking to cover their rent while they work towards self-sufficiency. You can learn more about our programs from our dedicated staff below.
Our legal services and trafficking work are an essential part of furthering our mission and empowering those escaping persecution to heal from their trauma and achieve their dreams. Help our most vulnerable populations by donating today ([link removed]) or consider making a monthly donation to help provide USCRI with the stable, ongoing support we need to help refugees and immigrants build new lives. You can set up your monthly gift at www.refugees.org/donate.
Thank you for your continued support,
Kevin Sturtevant, CFRE
Vice President of Strategic Development
U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI)
USCRI’s Trafficking Victim Assistance Program (TVAP)
TVAP supports survivors of trafficking with basic needs, including access to case management services, health and legal services, job training, and housing.
Currently, our staff has been working to improve the coordination of services for child survivors of trafficking due to the increased number of unaccompanied kids crossing the border.
Over the last year, we served over 2,000 survivors of trafficking, and this year we foresee serving even more.
Bart Bachman, USCRI’s Associate Director of Trafficking Services, shares a call to action from an anonymous survivor: “Giving food and putting a roof over someone’s head is not enough for someone’s quality of life to improve. We need more than that, more services to help us be self-sufficient. We need a spotlight to be able to shine, advocate, and move forward. I have been part of several groups, and my peers in those other spaces have been able to move forward and become strong independent women. I know firsthand the healing powers that this has, and I hope everyone can have this as they navigate, heal, and understand their trauma.”
USCRI’s Legal Services
USCRI provides low-cost, legal services to refugees and immigrants and their families. Legal aid is an essential part of safeguarding the rights and protections of refugees and immigrants as they begin a new journey here in America. Having access to legal representation and support ensures newcomers – often survivors of gender-based violence or other forms of abuse, are protected, understand their rights, and can navigate the complex legal systems in this country.
Having legal representation matters. Last year we provided thousands of refugees and immigrants with legal relief, including assisting them with the visa application process, asylum petitions, and deportation proceedings.
USCRI’s legal program provides life-changing assistance to those who have come to the U.S. in search of safety and peace.
“I’ve been an immigration attorney in the nonprofit sector for over eight years now and I’m constantly in awe of how incredible our co-workers, support staff, interpreters, and, especially our volunteers, are for regularly rising to the challenges that our marginalized community members face. We literally save lives on a daily basis and I’m so grateful to have the ability to change people’s lives and give them a chance to experience a life that they’ve only ever dreamed about”, says Hila Moss, USCRI’s Managing Attorney.
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