He arrived on his 18th birthday, facing detention or deportation—until one simple "yes" changed everything.
The “Yes” That Heals
Tag: Immigration
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.
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.
Hospitality as Resistance: Casa Alterna’s Stand Against Authoritarianism
As the incoming administration plans to centralize power and deepen harm to immigrant communities, Casa Alterna stands firm, combining resistance with radical hospitality to create a sustainable and loving response.
Ending Political Violence in America
Violence does not solve problems or bring positive change.
What do you do?
Someone at Atlanta Friends Meeting recently asked me, “What do you do?”
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