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🌍 **Oregon's Welcome Center in the News** Oregon's Welcome Center initiative, designed to provide housing and support for asylum seekers, was abruptly shut down after just 14 months of operation. The closure leaves 469 people without the promised support, with some families, including young children, turned away due to lack of space. Despite acknowledging the gaps the closure would create, state officials attributed the decision to the high operating costs. Read the The Oregonian / OregonLive.com article for an in depth look https://ow.ly/OHhF50QywCM 🤔 **What Went Wrong?** The Welcome Center's closure sheds light on challenges in Oregon's two-year budget cycle, with the initiative launched without a formal plan or funding pitch. High demand and escalating costs further complicated matters, leading to the decision to redirect funds towards moving families to rental apartments. 💔 **Community Impact** The closure has had varying effects on asylum seeking community members. While some found stability and support through the Welcome Center, others faced difficulties, including sleeping on the streets upon arrival. Abandoning the Welcome Center model would mean reverting to outdated methods, potentially leaving vulnerable families without essential support. 📢 **Advocates Call for Action** Portland Refugee Support Group, along with several partner advocate organizations, argue that, despite its imperfections, the Welcome Center represents a crucial step towards a coordinated government response to asylum seekers, reducing reliance on non-profit organizations. We are rallying for continued funding and an improved long-term plan through our Oregon House Bill 4159. #OregonAsylumSeekers #HumanitarianCrisis #AdvocacyForChange

💙 Proudly Supporting LocalKind Northern Beaches💙 In our community, organisations like LocalKind play a crucial role in providing immediate assistance to those facing domestic violence and the challenges of refugee settlement. Often the first point of contact for individuals in crisis, LocalKind offers not only immediate support but also connects people to the vital resources they need to rebuild their lives. Their focus on early intervention with families, youth, and children make a long lasting impact, helping to create a safer, more supportive community for all. Shaun Wickenden Managing Director of I'm In The Right - Accident Replacement Vehicles shares, “We are incredibly proud to support LocalKind Northern Beaches for their unwavering commitment to being a lifeline for individuals and families during their most vulnerable moments. Their dedication to early intervention and proactive support strongly reflects with our values of helping those in need. Together, we believe in the power of community to bring about meaningful change where it’s needed most. By standing with LocalKind, we’re helping to ensure that those in crisis have access to the care and resources they need to rebuild their lives. If you or someone you know needs support, don’t hesitate to reach out to the amazing and welcoming indiviuals at LocalKind Northern Beaches. 💙 https://lnkd.in/gVfhYfgy #CommunitySupport #LocalKind #NorthernBeaches #DomesticViolenceAwareness #HomelessnessSupport #RefugeeSupport #EarlyIntervention #BuildingHope #shaunwickenden #shaunwickendeniitr #shaunwickendendirectoriitr #accidentreplacementvehicles #notatfaultclaim #notatfaultcarhire #replacementcarservice #accidentassistance #nohirecostreplacementcars #nocosthireplacementcar #claimssupport #notatfaultaccident #replacementcars #replacementtrucks #carhirerecommendations #caraccidentreview #accidentreplacementvehiclesnsw #accidentreplacementvehiclesvic #accidentreplacementvehiclesqld #accidentreplacementvehicleswa #accidentreplacementvehiclessa

When... 🌟 Clothes = Relief 🌟 Nappies = Compassion 🌟 Period Products = Wellbeing Delivering these items means so much more than practical support. To organisations like #Ealing and #Acton Support Enterprise our support means they can remain focused on their work helping refugees and asylum seekers adjust to their new lives. To the families who receive these items, it means providing a sense of stability and comfort in what can be a daunting transition. #SupportRefugees #CommunitySupport

#MedEx would provide TennCare healthcare coverage, including family planning services, to thousands of low-income individuals of childbearing age, predominantly assisting citizens but also making some immigrant and refugee community members eligible. Learn more about immigrant and refugee access to Family Planning Services in our latest blog co-authored by Nick Rummell and Vanessa Zapata. 🔗 Read the full blog at https://lnkd.in/eJWDBjUi

👉People escaping conflict and instability face so much adversity. However, it quickly becomes a struggle to make ends meet. Banned from working, refugees in the asylum system rely solely on asylum support, currently set at £7 a day to cover food, clothing, transport, toiletries, and more.     This is the harsh reality faced by refugees who are often on the brink of destitution and homelessness. But it's not just about survival; it's about dignity and empowerment. Refugees have so much skill, talent and enthusiasm, and with the right support they can enrich and strengthen our communities. 💜    🌎 Nobody deserves to go hungry, and nobody should sleep on the streets. Share with others to raise awareness and comment below to get the conversation going. #refugeesupport #refugeeswelcomehere #refugeerights 

Our homes should be a place where we feel safe and secure. However, forcibly displaced families living in urban areas can face substantial hurdles in finding a place to live. Even when they do, they can be exposed to harassment and #discrimination from their landlords and neighbors. That is why we are here to help on both fronts: our community outreach teams support refugee families to find emergency and long-term housing from supportive landlords, and our legal teams support refugee communities as they assert their rights as tenants to prevent unlawful eviction or intimidation. We want all refugee communities to feel welcome and supported in their new homes. #Refugees #RefugeesWelcome #NoHumanIsIllegal #ForcedDisplacement #HumanRights

Today's election is a significant moment for our nation – a time to advocate for policies that reflect compassion, respect, and our shared humanity. As part of JRS's mission, we’re committed to upholding the dignity of refugees, asylum seekers, and others seeking protection in another country, no matter the electoral outcome. Here’s how you can join us in making a meaningful impact: Advocate – JRS/USA believes in policies that support humane and just treatment for those forced to flee their homelands. jrsusa.org/advocate provides resources to help you engage with your elected officials on critical issues affecting asylum seekers and migrants. Whether you call, write, or meet your representatives, your voice matters. Donate – Support our programs that provide displaced families with emergency relief, educational resources, mental health and psychosocial support, and more. By donating to JRS/USA, you’re helping people reclaim their sense of security, opportunity, and hope. Consider a one-time gift or become a monthly donor. Share – Amplify our mission by spreading our message. Engage your network by sharing our posts, or write about why supporting asylum seekers is important to you. With a shared effort, we can influence public opinion and drive support for compassionate immigration policies. Every action counts. Visit jrsusa.org to learn more. #USPresidentialElection #Election2024 #Immigration #Refugees

At JRS/USA, accompaniment goes beyond delivering services—it’s a commitment to stand in solidarity with refugees and asylum-seekers as they navigate the immense challenges of displacement. In our latest report, we take a closer look at the human stories at the heart of our mission, especially in Mexico and the US, where millions are in search of safety, stability, and the opportunity to rebuild their lives. Through every step of their journey, JRS/USA is there, offering not just essential support and education, but a sense of hope and dignity in the face of adversity. This report highlights our efforts to provide shelter, advocacy, and resources to those most vulnerable, fostering communities of resilience and empowerment amidst global displacement. Read their stories, learn about our ongoing work, and discover how you can join us in walking with refugees on the path to a brighter future. Download the full report now: https://ow.ly/1abF50TQcIQ #USMexicoBorder #AsylumSeekers #Refugees

What is the One System Initiative, and what does it have to do with #homelessness in Chicago? The One System Initiative is a plan to combine the city's existing shelter system with its system for migrants and new arrivals. Sam Paler-Ponce, CCH's Interim Associate Director of Policy, told the Chicago Tribune that combining the systems is a "move in the right direction." Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/49X1pOO #Chicago #EndHomelessness #OneSystemInitiative

NEW: The Refugees (Family Reunion) Bill is being debated in the House of Lords TODAY. Introduced by the Liberal Democrats, this bill could offer hope to families torn apart by war and persecution, giving them a chance to reunite in safety. We need the Government to support - they must take this vital step and make family reunion a reality. This bill would: ☑️Allow refugee children in the UK to bring their parents and siblings to safety, giving them the chance to rebuild their lives together. ☑️Let unaccompanied and separated children outside the UK join their refugee siblings already here. Families belong together, but current policies make reunification nearly impossible for many. It's time to fix this broken system and give families a chance to rebuild their lives, together.