Opening Your Doors: The Power of Hosting an Immigrant
Introduction: The Vulnerability of Release What happens the day an immigrant is finally released from an ICE detention center? Or the day their allotted time at an immigrant shelter expires? They step out into a country where they likely do not speak the language, do not have the legal right to work yet, and have […]
A Journey to Purpose: Post-Recovery Support in East Africa
Introduction: The Mental Health Crisis Among Youth One of the most critical areas ELOI focuses on in the USA is Health, specifically Mental Health. The youth addiction crisis in America is devastating families, leaving young people feeling lost, isolated, and without direction even after they have completed initial rehabilitation. Recovery is not just about […]
The Renewed Trauma of Detention: Why We Defend New Americans
Introduction: The Illusion of Immediate Safety When a New American crosses the border legally seeking asylum, the assumption is that the trauma is over. The reality is often the exact opposite. When they arrive in the US and apply for immigration relief, many are incarcerated in detention centers or jails run by ICE. This is […]