In the shadow of Atlanta’s ICE field office, heartbreak and hope meet. Through quiet acts of compassion, Casa Alterna volunteers remind us that love—especially in the face of cruelty—is a sacred form of resistance.
Love in the Face of Cruelty
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The “Yes” That Heals
He arrived on his 18th birthday, facing detention or deportation—until one simple "yes" changed everything.
Help us launch a new community
Casa Alterna is launching a new community in the city of Atlanta where asylum seekers and U.S. citizens can live together and exercise their communal gifts of hospitality, compassion, and solidarity.
Fun with futons and new friends
This was our guest’s first full day of freedom in the United States; he had plenty of free time and wanted to see the area.
The Happy Asylum-Seeker
"Allah must have a reason why I get to spend time with you. And for that I am happy!"
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