Migrant Mothers and Families

Raising mutual aid for women's history month for those in need.

There are a great many things that break my heart these days, I’m sure you are well aware of most of them. But one thing in particular that saddens me as I walk around New York City, is seeing the hardships faced by countless migrant families who have journeyed to the United States, hoping for a better life.

That said, you may know, annually I fundraise to provide mutual aid to those in need during the winter holiday months, Women’s History Month, and on Juneteenth. In the past twelve months, we have raised over $100,000 for mutual aid initiatives. This year, for Women’s History Month, my partners and I are focusing our efforts on migrant mothers and families. We are aiming to raise at least $15,000 to provide meals, clothing, and hygiene products. This amount will help us support over 100 families.

As of this morning, we are at $2,000 raised towards our goal. To help us reach the destination, we are hoping people find it in their hearts to give $5. If just 10% of people reading this were to donate $5, we would surpass our goal in a day. Literally, everything helps.

This migrant crisis in the United States is a stark reminder of the chasms of disparity that stain our world.

What people are facing is not merely a physical journey, but rather, it is also a relentless quest for dignity in a system that often renders them invisible. Migrants, in their pursuit of safety and stability, encounter a maze of bureaucracy that ensnares rather than uplifts, a society that oscillates between apathy and hostility, and a scarcity of resources that transforms basic necessities into luxuries.

For these families, the search for resources is a relentless battle, a daily negotiation for food, clothing, and hygiene items — essentials that are fundamental to human rights but often elusive in their grasp.

This Women's History Month, we are called to bear witness to the struggles of these mothers and families, to recognize the enormity of their sacrifice, and to acknowledge the depth of their courage. I see this month as another opportunity to reflect on the interconnectedness of our human journey and the shared responsibility we hold in uplifting those who have been marginalized by circumstance and geography.

To support migrant mothers and families is to engage in an act of mutual aid that transcends charity. It is a recognition of humanity, an acknowledgment that the well-being of one is inextricably linked to the well-being of all.

I hope you’ll consider donating or sharing.

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