The Ultimate Act of Welcome: Why You Should Host an Immigrant
Introduction: The Gap Between Release and Stability When a New American is finally released from a detention center, or when their time at an immigrant shelter expires, they face an immediate, critical crisis: homelessness. They are legally allowed to be here, but without an address, a work permit, or family ties, they are highly vulnerable. […]
8,000 Miles to Healing: The ELOIM Post-Recovery Youth Trip
Introduction: The Vacuum of Recovery The United States is currently battling a severe youth addiction crisis. When a young person successfully completes a drug rehabilitation program, they often face a terrifying vacuum. The drugs are gone, but what replaces them? At ELOI in the USA, our Health focus is deeply rooted in Mental Health. […]
Challenging the Shadows: Holding the Immigration System to Account
Introduction: The Promise vs. The Reality The United States has long stood as a symbol of refuge. But for New Americans arriving today to legally apply for immigration relief, the reality is a stark contrast to the promise. Instead of welcome, they are met with incarceration in detention centers and jails run by ICE. As […]