“There is nothing radical about moral clarity in 2018.”
-Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Democratic Nominee for 2018 House Representative in NY-14
Political news has been pretty horrible lately, folks. But Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s victory in her Democratic primary this week was a huge moment of hope, and we needed hope pretty badly. (Fun fact: she founded the college blog I wrote for and edited throughout my undergrad at BU! Not surprised at all to see her taking Howard Thurman’s message to the streets so powerfully.)
Other people giving me hope are the good, good people working hard to protect and support immigrants and refugees, adults and children, who arrive to our country hoping for better lives. Here are a few organizations where this work is being done, and to whom I’ve donated what I can—if you can donate some money too, will you join me?
- Kids in Need of Defense
- Annunciation House El Paso/Juárez
- Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center
- Al Otro Lado
- Diocesan Migrant and Refugee Services El Paso
- BorderAngels
I know these are not the only groups doing this important work, but it’s a start if you’re feeling you don’t know how you can help—just help those who have been helping all along.