This has been a very difficult year for asylum-seekers. Mass deportations, invasions of long-time

work places where immigrants not only thrive but help their communities do so, 

random sweeps of those in cars, stopped at a light or riding a bike. 

The fear has been palpable and terrifying for immigrant communities, with

family separations again at the forefront.

Grannies Respond has stood firm in its mission and resolve to support and

advocate for asylum-seekers: providing support for groups around the country, securing legal

assistance, holding Know Your Rights events, filing asylum and work-permit

papers, providing assistance with clothing, housing, finding work, 

health care, education, general well-being.

Volunteers continue to give their all in the fight for the

rights of asylum-seekers. Grannies Respond remains part of the beautiful

web of helpers across this country. We we will continue to ensure safety

and dignity for those we serve.

This year we have welcomed a new group to our Network!

Team Brownsville, whom many of you know, closed its corporation

and has adopted a new moniker, Madrinas de Justicia (Godmothers of Justice).  

They were part of our origin story when we first went to the Rio Grande Valley in 2018 and

were a great impetus for our beginning.

 We have welcomed them to Grannies Respond with open arms!

If you need some ideas or encouragement about how you can help organize where you are, 

please reach out to me at

catherine@granniesrespond.org. There is always something you can do!

With much gratitude and wishes for peace and more humanity.

Catherine Cole

Executive Director

And the Board of Grannies Respond

Know Your Rights Resources

Click here for essential informational resources for Asylum Seekers