It was right around noon. Director of Education and Advocacy Pedro De Velasco hustled down the stairs to the dining area of the comedor, ready to grab a quick meal before heading back to work in his office. He served himself a steaming plate of rice and beans before sitting down at an empty table. A family approached him. They had a few questions. As Pedro began to answer these questions and open a broader conversation with the family, others began joining in. Soon, the entire table was …Read More
“None of us were able to sleep because we were so afraid.” Lenora recounts maltreatment and coercion in Border Patrol custody.
“None of us were able to sleep because we were so afraid,” Lenora* recalls when thinking about the night she spent with her children in Border Patrol custody. She and her three kids fled Southern Mexico to save her daughter – a man with a long history of brutal violence against women was targeting her and issuing threats. Once they arrived at the US - Mexico border, the family turned themselves over to Border Patrol agents. “The Border Patrol agent we turned ourselves into put us in a vehicle …Read More
August – September Media Report
Report finds CBP One poses significant barrier to the asylum process for most migrants. Since January 2023, the U.S. Government has mandated the CBP One app for asylum seekers, claiming it's the key to entry. Our report delves into the last six months, revealing the app’s horrible impact on asylum seekers. This isn’t just about technology, it’s about humanity. This report finds that the focus on the app has eroded the right to access asylum in the United States. Asylum seekers lack access to …Read More
August – September Announcements
Mark your calendar for our quinceañera! Join us on November 3rd, 2023, as we celebrate fifteen years of Kino! Our joyous Quinceañera anniversary will be hosted at the Migrant Outreach Center in Nogales, Sonora, MX. We’re featuring a meal, mass, and many cherished memories. We’re so grateful for the opportunity to commemorate this remarkable milestone. Special Mass in Phoenix on September 17. Gather with us as Bishop John Dolan of the Diocese of Phoenix leads us in celebrating the Jesuit …Read More
More than a Roof – how the shelter showcases holistic accompaniment and collective care.
In many ways, we stand on a threshold. As we prepare to mark 15 years of Kino, we cannot help but give thanks for God’s faithfulness to us and for the generosity of people like you. We have grown, and we are grateful to have made it this far. At the same time, we know that growth is meaningless if it pulls us away from our original vision: accompanying our siblings on the move in a way that honors the image of God in each person. We are thrilled to be doing just that in time-tested and new …Read More
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