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JUSTICE FOR OUR NEIGHBORS CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF MINISTRY!
On Sunday, May 3rd, 2009, a reception was held to celebrate 10 years of ministry among immigrants in our communities. More than 150 people came together for this important event. We wish to express our appreciation to everyone who has supported Justice For Our Neighbors with your prayers, your presence, your gifts and your service!
10-year anniversary celebration
Newsletter archives:
Fall 2009 click here
Summer 2009 click here
Spring 2009 click here
Winter 2008 click here
Fall 2008 click here
A Pilgrim's Journey
Justice for Our Neighbors Dallas was formed in July of 1999 to offer free quality immigration legal services as a response to the many injustices experienced by members of hard working neighborhood families in the Southeast Dallas area.
As one of eleven sites chosen to be part of a pilot program by the United Methodist Committee On Relief, JFON has utilized over 400 community & church volunteers to assist individuals and families from more than 35 countries around the world.
This exciting program seeks to link churches, volunteers and immigration attorneys with immigrant newcomers seeking assistance in filing for various types of immigration status or needing questions answered regarding immigration policy.
Shelter from the Storm
Every year thousands of pilgrims begin a quest for a goal believed to be sacred: A place of safety and productivity for themselves and their families. They arrive here as strangers in our midst looking for signs of hospitality. Through this unique immigration ministry, churches reach out to these seekers with a smile, words of hope, reliable immigration assistance, as well as referrals to schools, community organizations, citizenship classes, and shelter from abuse.
The Mission of JFON
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To provide free, high quality, immigration legal services and warm welcome to immigrants in our congregations and communities and at the same time encourage cross - cultural community building.
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To promote education for ministry and advocacy as an integral part of the JFON program and to encourage deeper theological reflection on biblical imperatives that clarify the moral issues raised by US immigration policy and by our nation's treatment of newcomers.
Advocacy
As communities continue to change and as more people immigrate into our midst, churches struggle with how to welcome and treat the immigrants in their midst. Justice For Our Neighbors can help churches reflect upon these changes, understand the plight of the immigrants in their communities, and help the churches begin to be advocates for those who find themselves estranged in our communities. We welcome invitations to speak with churches, Sunday School classes, small groups, mission committees and others interested in learning more about Justice For Our Neighbors and the Biblical response to immigration.
NTC Passes Resolution on ICE Raids and Detention
In June, the North Texas annual conference passed a resolution presented by the North Texas Conference Church and Society task force regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids and detention. The resolution resolves to establish a North Texas task force to address immigration concerns within the conference and to develop plans for emergency responses to ICE raids. The resolution also calls on all North Texas congregations and their members to pray for the people whose lives have been torn apart by ICE raids and detention.
Click here to read the resolution in is entirety
Volunteer Opportunities
Our next client intake day will be Tuesday, February 9, 2010. Please contact Amy Spaur at amyspaur@hotmail.com or at 214-381-0901 for more information. Some examples of volunteers needed are:
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Intake workers with a friendly smile to gather the necessary information to determine the client's needs
- Hospitality workers to greet clients and help with refreshments
- Child care providers to help with families who have young children
- Interpreters to assist with translations
Donations
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Food and drinks for clinic lunches
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Office supplies
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Financial assistance Made payable to Southeast Dallas Cooperative Parish with JFON in the memo
Contact Us
For more information about Justice For Our Neighbors and our volunteer opportunities or to schedule a speaking engagement, please contact us at:
Justice For Our Neighbors
8301 Bruton Road
Dallas, TX 75217
Tel: 214-381-0901
Fax: 214-381-5402