activities · 3
what they do
direct service · 3
- Annual community forum School Community Engagement EventsHosts an annual community forum to engage stakeholders and support dialogue around migrant family issues.
- Community support and donation programs for migrant familiesImplements community support initiatives including organizing donation drives for essential items, delivering toys to children in low-income communities in Guatemala via the BALIKBAYAN Project, and hosting community events and fundraisers in the United States to support families in need.
- Transborder family reunification program for migrant families Immigration Application Support & Legal RepresentationConducts family reunification efforts for migrant families across Guatemala and Mexico, including assistance with application processes and logistical support following eligibility waivers. Provides emotional and legal guidance to families facing challenges due to prolonged separation.
strategies · 4
how they think
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- Community-driven, cross-border solidarity model community-drivenImplements community-driven programs informed by cross-border collaboration and mutual solidarity, empowering migrant communities through participation and shared leadership in reunification and support efforts.
- Family reunification through long-term visitor visas family_reunification_via_visitor_visasFacilitates family reunification for older adults in Guatemala with relatives in the U.S. by supporting long-term visitor visa applications, enabling temporary reunions that uphold dignity and family unity across borders.
- Family-centered approach preserving culture and dignity family-centered approachStrengthens migrant families by centering their history, culture, and rights, ensuring migration does not sever family ties or erode identity, dignity, or cultural continuity.
- Lived experience-informed accompaniment and guidance lived_experience_informed_careUses the organization’s members’ lived experience within the migrant community to inform a compassionate, personalized accompaniment model that addresses emotional, legal, and logistical challenges faced by migrant families.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
BALIKBAYAN Project
A collaboration with Rutas Santa Fe to deliver toys to children in low-income communities in Guatemala.
Community Forums
Hosts annual forums inviting community leaders, attorneys, organizations, and businesses to share services and support for the community.
Community Support Programs
Collects clothing, shoes, toys, blankets, school supplies, and backpacks through donation drives and community events in the United States for distribution to low-income migrant communities in Mexico and Guatemala.
Family Reunification – Guatemala
Helps older adults (59+) from Guatemala reconnect with their loved ones in the United States through temporary visits, providing guidance and documentation support.
Family Reunification – Mexico
Supports older adults (58+) from Mexico in reuniting with their families in the United States through long-term visitor visas, assisting with application processing and advisory services.
relationships · 4
who they work with
- Not specified Partner — Assists older adults in obtaining necessary documentation and guidance to visit relatives in the U.S.
- Rutas Santa Fe Partner — Collaborates on the BALIKBAYAN Project to deliver toys to children in Guatemala.
- volunteers Partner — Volunteers support programs, community events, and outreach efforts to help serve migrant families.
- volunteers Partner — Volunteers support programs, community events, and outreach efforts to serve migrant families.