Casa Alterna’s radical hospitality transforms lives and shows love in public as resistance.
Love in Public: Hospitality as Resistance
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The “Yes” That Heals
He arrived on his 18th birthday, facing detention or deportation—until one simple "yes" changed everything.
Life, Liberty, and Resistance
While politicians celebrate Independence Day with fireworks and funding for new migrant jails, Casa Alterna reclaims the spirit of July 4th at the gates of ICE, where resistance and hospitality converge as a faithful act of freedom.
Compas at the Gate
On a stretch of sidewalk outside Atlanta’s ICE office, a quiet revolution unfolds—where tenderness becomes resistance, and love dares to show up, morning after morning.
Mary, Don’t You Weep
This essay is a powerful reflection on the sacred, sorrowful work of accompanying immigrants facing detention and deportation. Meet Mary, a weeping food vendor, and witness the fierce hope and dignity that persist amid rising cruelty.
Clarity in the Chaos: Responding to Trump’s Immigration Policies
The second Trump administration is rapidly reshaping immigration policy. Join Dr. Austin Kocher for a critical look at what’s happening, what’s at stake, and how we can respond.
Beloved, Not Exceptional: A Vision for Our Shared Future
In the wake of 9/11, American exceptionalism turned nationalism into a civil religion, fueling injustice and fear. This essay calls for an interfaith response of truth, love, and solidarity to resist empire and build a Beloved Community rooted in justice and peace.
In the Midst of Fear, We Choose Compassion
Every weekday morning, volunteers with Casa Alterna’s Compassionate Compas offer presence, solidarity, and hope outside the Atlanta Immigration Court and ICE field office, bearing witness to the stories of those navigating a broken system and reminding them they are not alone.
Defiant Thanks at the Gates of ICE
In the shadow of ICE, where policies divide and punish, something else takes root—mercy, resilience, and a defiant, unshakable hope.
Standing Firm in the Way of Love
Greatness is found in standing firm in the Way of Love.
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