"I have hope for the first time after losing my sight."

This quote from a former ESL student whose tutor was also blind, sums up so much of what we do and why. Whether it is tutoring English or guiding someone through the process to become a citizen – at the core it is about making real and lasting connections between people. We are committed to accompanying people along their path, providing whatever support they may need (or connecting them to other sources of support), and demonstrating that we value them and celebrate their presence in our lives. Each year, our volunteers and staff make a real and lasting difference in the lives of more than 300 refugees and immigrants. You can be part of that by making a donation to support their work.

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Or mail your donation to:
St. James Immigrant Assistance
804 Ninth Avenue
Seattle WA 98104

Make your check or money order out to "St. James Cathedral Immigrant Assistance". Your donation is tax deductible and all proceeds solely support the work of the St. James Immigrant Assistance program.

These organizations provide valuable services:

• Catholic Relief Services - Partnering with organizations around the world to help poor and vulnerable people overcome emergencies, earn a living through agriculture, and access affordable health care.
• Advocates for Immigrants in Detention NW - a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to serving detained immigrants at the Northwest Detention Center. www.aidnw.org
• International Rescue Committee - see what items are needed for local refugee families.
• Salaam Cultural Museum Medical Missions helps refugees in a variety of ways both in Washington State and overseas.
• National Partnership for New Americans - The Protection Fund of the National Partnership for New Americans will be used primarily to support naturalization, local refugee protection activities, protection from deportation.