IRIS Interfaith Refugee & Immigration Service, Los Angeles

How do migrant-support non-profits get public funding?

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Hope Lutheran sure does have a fitting name! What a blessing it is to be contacted by neighbors ready to mobilize with support.
Essentials kits like these get distributed frequently to immigrants, refugees, and other migrant clients who need community support. We send a hearty thanks to Hope Lutheran Church, Hollywood, CA and everyone who volunteered for Service Sunday!

Yesterday we made kits to support Interfaith Refugee & Immigrant Services for our monthly Service Sunday project!

IRIS Interfaith Refugee & Immigration Service, Los Angeles offers several programs including refugee resettlement, immigration legal services, cultural orientation, and food assistance. IRIS is a program of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles and we are grateful to help support their work!

At IRIS, especially in our Episcopal roots, we stand for the dignity of all humans. This shooting is a tragedy. May we all put effort to prevent cruelty in our communities, country, and beyond.

Thanks to Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California for a meaningful statement.

IRIS honors mothers for their courage, strength, and priceless contribution of life.💞 Though our event was cancelled, may all mothers know they are celebrated.

Below Dua, translated:
"O my Lord, do not place in my mother's heart even an atom's weight of sadness or worry. O Lord, grant her more beautiful than she wishes — and make her heart happy so that my heart will be happy. O Al-Karim, O Allah."

BYOB... Build your own bouquet, that is! We're reminiscing about the Armenian & Ukrainian social workshop from March. These IRIS clients are natural florists!
A lovely activity for connecting across cultures.💐