named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Support and Education
Increases public awareness about immigration detention policies and provides supportive services to at-risk families and individuals in the community
Detainee Support
Provides commissary funds, bail/bond assistance, and visitation support to individuals in immigration detention through coalition partnerships
Legal Support
Offers legal referrals, funding for low bono immigration attorneys, and assistance with filing immigration documentation for detained individuals
Policy Advocacy
Works with coalitions in New York, New Jersey, and nationally to challenge harmful detention laws and advocate for the abolition of immigration detention
Post Release Support
Provides travel stipends, food, temporary housing, and English language instruction to individuals released from immigration detention, in collaboration with St. Peter’s Church and other community partners
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Community Service and Charitable Outreach 1 activity
- Community mobilization and resource drives for detained immigrants and familiesSupports and organizes community-organized drives to collect and distribute essential supplies for detained immigrants and their families.
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Immigration Legal Services 1 activity
- Legal and financial support for immigrants in detention or at risk of deportationProvides legal referrals, funds for low bono immigration attorneys, bail and bond funds, and financial support for commissary accounts to assist individuals in immigration custody. Also offers legal support and advocacy for immigrants facing detention and deportation.
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Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 1 activity
- Provision of basic necessities and supportive services for released immigrantsProvides travel stipends, food, clothing, temporary supportive housing, and basic necessities to individuals released from immigration detention to support reunification with families, in collaboration with community partners.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Public education on immigration detention policiesIncreases public knowledge and awareness about immigration detention and deportation policies affecting individuals and families at risk.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$69K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$31K
expenses
Total expenses$69K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$2K
balance sheet
Total assets$134
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$134
1 years on record · 2023–2023
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 4
- Angel Aloma — Board Advisor
- Dilli Raj Bhatta — Board Advisor
- Edward Oleschak — Board Trustee
- Yanet Candelario — Board President
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- American Civil Liberties Union Partner — Collaborated with ACLU by filing complaints during detention
- American Immigration Lawyers Association Partner — Provides free legal referrals through collaboration with AILA's legal referral service
- Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) Partner — Partners to provide legal referral resources for asylum-seeking families
- Freedom for Immigrants Partner — Collaborates on providing access to the Interactive Detention Map and related resources for detained immigrants
- GiveLively Funder — Platform used to process donations for the foundation.
- National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) Partner — Collaborates with NIJC Detention Project to offer legal support and pro bono access for detained immigrants
- St. Peter’s Church, NY Partner — Collaborates to provide English language instruction, food, clothing, and temporary supportive housing to individuals released from immigration custody.
- UNHCR Partner — Provides access to UNHCR Hotline for pro se legal materials for detained immigrants
- organizations working to end arbitrary, harmful mass incarceration of asylum seekers, migrants, immigrants and refugees Partner — Collaborates with organizations focused on ending harmful detention practices targeting migrants and asylum seekers.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Coalition-Based Systemic Advocacy 121 orgsmethodology: coalition-based advocacyBy building coalitions with legal, faith-based, and advocacy organizations, the foundation amplifies its impact on policy and detention practices because collective action increases political leverage, resource reach, and public legitimacy in challenging harmful immigration systems.shared approach: Strategic Litigation for Systemic Change →
- Human Rights and Dignity Framework 121 orgsmethodology: human-rights-based-approachBy framing immigration advocacy within a human rights and dignity-centered approach, the foundation challenges systemic discrimination and promotes inclusion because recognizing the inherent humanity of immigrants shifts public perception and policy away from criminalization toward justice and belonging.shared approach: Strategic Litigation for Systemic Change →
- Lived Experience-Informed Advocacy 121 orgsmethodology: lived-experience advocacyBy centering the lived experience of immigration detention in advocacy and support efforts, the foundation produces more authentic, impactful reform and client engagement because those with direct experience can shape strategies that reflect real harms and resilience.shared approach: Strategic Litigation for Systemic Change →
- Strategic Legal Empowerment 40 orgsmethodology: strategic litigation and policy advocacyBy expanding access to legal resources and representation through pro bono networks and legal partnerships, the foundation increases justice outcomes for detained immigrants because legal support directly improves case resolution, reduces detention duration, and upholds due process.shared approach: Trusted Setting Integration →