Stop TX Eviction
Do you live in Texas and can’t afford your rent? Stop TX Eviction is here to help. Click here to learn more. Vive en Texas y no puede pagar alquiler? Stop TX Eviction está aquí para ayudarle. Haga clic…
INSIDE LOOK: Representing detained clients during COVID-19
Since April 24, Frio County confirmed seven cases of COVID-19 at the South Texas Detention Complex in Pearsall, Texas. This news is deeply concerning, but it is also unsurprising to me and other attorneys representing clients in ICE custody. For…
AMERICAN GATEWAYS: ICE SHOULD RELEASE VULNERABLE DETAINEES AMID THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC
American Gateways renews its call to release vulnerable immigrants during the COVID 19 pandemic. AUSTIN—“We are seeing the health of our communities put at risk as ICE continues to detain vulnerable immigrants,” says Rebecca Lightsey, American Gateways’ Executive Director. “We…
AMERICAN GATEWAYS: Suspending immigration to the US is based in fear and bigotry
Statement on President Trump’s announcement on Monday to suspend immigration to the US from Rebecca Lightsey, executive director, American Gateways, which provides legal aid to low-income immigrants from offices in San Antonio, Waco and Austin: President Trump’s announcement on Monday…
COVID-19 Referrals: Child Care / Cuidado de Ninos
Austin Child Guidance Center (ACGC) has created free, virtual workshops on “Parenting during COVID-19” (in English and Spanish) that will be provided via Zoom next week at multiple times. You can follow this link https://conta.cc/2R7xmhWfor more information and registration. ACGC is…
COVID-19 Referrals: Mutual Support Groups / Grupos de Apoyo
Comunidad Inmigrante: Ayuda Mutua Durante Covid-19 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/573163303301768/ *must ask to join group ATX Mutual Aid for Covid19 – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2600062263571948/ Austin Mutual Aid – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1043810232661482/ ATX Free Food Sharing – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/307913700125933/ Request help by signing up online,…
COVID-19 Referrals: Local Immigration Advocates / Defensores Locales
ICE Fuera de Austin – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iceoutofaustin/ Line of Defense: 512-270-1515 (“Si un ser querido es detenido por la policía, ICE o si tiene preguntas sobre cómo Covid-19 ha afectado las cortes de inmigración, llame a La Línea de Defensa.”)…
COVID-19 Referrals: Financial Assistance / Asistencia Financiera (local)
The Worker’s Defense Project (Proyecto Defensa Laboral) encourages anyone to reach out if someone is experiencing adverse action in the workplace because they or a relative has or may have COVID-19. *Individuals without work authorization cannot receive unemployment benefits. Telephone:…
COVID-19 Referrals: Financial Assistance / Asistencia Financiera (National)
One Fair Wage (OFW) provides emergency assistance funds to service industry workers and has an online application form: https://ofwemergencyfund.org/ayuda?fbclid=IwAR3WEhtzOlRdBhG7yYdW-fExfcSUS8EJkrIucWRoslYo-yWGumjXj5Z1uuE The Betancourt Macias Family Scholarship Foundation is launching a GoFundMe fundraiser to raise funds to support undocumented families and individuals during…
COVID-19 Referrals: Renters Rights / Derechos de los Inquilinos
Austin Energy Financial Support Plus 1 – Customer assistance programs helps by providing emergency financial aid to customers who are having a temporary problem paying their utility bills. You must be a City of Austin utility customer to receive…
