Archives for 2014

By: Roxane Ramos More than thirty years ago, Southside Presbyterian Church in Tucson began a Sanctuary Movement that ultimately included over 500 congregations. Once again, they are at the forefront of moral action, offering safe haven to immigrants threatened with deportation. On May 13, Daniel Neyoy Ruiz sought refuge with his wife Karla and 13-year-old son Carlos, a U.S. citizen, at Southside Presbyterian Church in Tucson. He was the first immigrant to take sanctuary there in three …Read More

By: Roxane Ramos Traversing thousands of miles to make their way to family members and economic opportunities in the U.S., migrants stay in makeshift shelters and leave behind signs of the journey’s harsh realities. The road to a better life is full of hopes, dreams, and essential resourcefulness. Near the U.S.–Mexico border, deserted buildings, ramshackle lean-tos and shaded areas provide shelter for migrants making the crossing. These structures are inadequate at best, but …Read More

By: Roxane Ramos ~ José Cuevas, KBI Comedor Volunteer From early on, José Cuevas has volunteered at the KBI’s comedor, serving meals each week to the deported migrants who arrive there. He calls the work a vocation, and this form of faith in action is a family activity—his wife Alma, son José Luis, and grandsons Gyselle, José Luis, Jr., and Juan Pablo often join him; even his sister in Los Angeles collects clothing and sews back packs for migrants to hold their modest …Read More

A new online program, AmazonSmile, allows customers to support their favorite charity while they shop. About a year ago, Amazon.com launched AmazonSmile, a way for their customers to designate a favorite charity to receive 0.5 percent of what they spend on the site. This year, the Kino Border Initiative joins the list of charities. This holiday season, please take advantage of this great initiative by signing up at: http://smile.amazon.com/. Each time you shop at Amazon.com, KBI programs …Read More