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.
Compas at the Gate
Category: asylum
Voting with Our Lives: Everyday Solidarity
This Election Day, let us reflect on our commitment to justice and solidarity with the oppressed, recognizing that our choices have the power to uplift the marginalized and create a world where love triumphs over hate.
Seeking Refuge, Finding Hope
At Casa Alterna, unexpected challenges foster unity and compassion. When eight asylum seekers arrived, long-term residents eagerly offered support, turning their own experiences into acts of healing. Together, they shared food, culture, and stories, creating moments of joy and hope. Such connections enhance our shared humanity and vision for a more beautiful world.
Clear Our Minds: Finding Healing in Nature
Amid these challenges, a heartfelt desire began to resonate within the walls of Casa Alterna: "We need an outing to clear our minds!"
Broken Bodies and Beloved Solidarity: A Holy Week Journey
"This is my broken body, offered in sacrifice for Christ and compassionate solidarity with those enduring unjust suffering today."
Three Years of Radical Hospitality and Lessons Learned
Casa Alterna stands as a testament to the power of radical hospitality, celebrating the resilience of asylum seekers, challenging societal norms, and inviting you to join our hopeful journey in support of a love that crosses borders.
Not Alone
"This is the last photo I took with my son on my last day with him. He was only two weeks old."
Injustice, gratitude, and hope
Your gifts help curb literal and figurative hunger pangs as asylum seekers strive to fill a craving for justice.
Come Down (Sermon on Luke 19:1-10)
Anton Flores-Maisonet delivered this sermon at Oakhurst Presbyterian Church.
‘On the cusp of a crisis:’ Migrants make their way to Atlanta from border
“Atlanta is on the cusp of a crisis,” Flores-Maisonet said. “Scores of vulnerable, unhoused people from a faraway land are arriving at our doorstep.”
Casa Alterna 