AIDNW
Advocates for Immigrants in Detention Northwest
We welcome and support people affected by immigration detention by connecting them to resources and the community
Our volunteers are outside the detention center release gate every weekday from 3-7 pm
waiting to welcome released immigrants
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What We Do
The AIDNW Welcome Center is in an RV stationed outside the release gate, and the immigrants know this is a place where they can get help.
We can arrange for their transportation to the bus station, airport or taxi, and when needed, we provide temporary housing until more permanent arrangements are made.
WELCOME CENTER
Our Welcome Center provides a safe, supportive environment until reunification with loved ones can happen
HOSPITALITY HOUSE
Our Hospitality House offers overnight shelter for immigrants traveling to distant cities
VISITATION
When immigrants do not have anyone able to visit them, we end that isolation
Post-Detention Accompaniment Network (PDAN)
When immigrants need to connect to community services
PHONE ACCESS
When immigrants are unable to hear the voices of family and friends
News and Events
Changes to our programs under COVID 19
- The AIDNW Welcome Center is working outdoors and we are taking all necessary precautions to protect both our volunteers and our guests.
- Hospitality House is only accepting people who are released who need to wait a few hours for transportation. No overnight stays are allowed at this time.
- PDAN volunteer drivers are busy taking released immigrants to the airport or to hotels for overnight stays before airport travel.
- Visits are not allowed inside the Detention Center, but our volunteer visitors continue to connect with detainees by writing letters.
- Clothing and other in-kind donations are being accepted only through our Amazon Wish list and can no longer be dropped at the house.
- Monetary donations continue to be accepted through the mail and the website https://aidnw.org/how-to-donate/
Our New PowerPoint Presentation on AIDNW Services
Community Meetings
Community Meetings are held every two months and feature a short presentation on topics relating to the detention center as well as updates from AIDNW. Community Meetings are currently held via Zoom. Here are recordings from recent meetings.
AIDNW Community Meeting
Tacoma, WA - July 15, 2020
Presentation from Deborah Cruz, Program Manager AIDNW - Provided information on the AIDNW programs that assist the immigrants held and released from the NW ICE Processing Center.
Presentation from Anne Recinos, Staff Attorney, Northwest Immigrants Rights Project - Provided information on the immigrants held in detention.
Presentation from Tonia Honeycutt, AIDNW Board - Provided information on immigration release statuses.
Q&A
AIDNW Community Meeting
Tacoma, WA - May 20th, 2020
Presentation from Jefferson Mok, Chair of the City of Tacoma's Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs - Provided information on the commission's work.
Presentation from Deborah Cruz, Program Manager AIDNW - Provided information on the AIDNW programs that assist the immigrants held and released from the NW ICE Processing Center and how the general public can offer assistance.
Q&A
GiveBIG campaign success!
Through GiveBIG and GivingTuesday AIDNW received $16,600 from 143 generous donors--surpassing our goal by over 50%! We are so grateful for your support, which is the lifeline of AIDNW, a volunteer-driven non-profit organization whose services are funded 100% by donations and grants. Thank you!
AIDNW wins BECU’s People’s Choice Award
See the article on AIDNW in BECU's ConnectPoint News
BECU People Helping People Award
How You Can Help!
Volunteer
Visit or greet a detained immigrant. Provide transportation or other assistance to immigrants staying in our Hospitality House
Participate
Come to one of our bimonthly informational meetings.
Connect
Join our email Google Group to receive notification of news and events, current volunteer opportunities and donation needs
Donate
Provide food, clothing, and toiletries, or make a one-time or recurring cash donation to AIDNW
Become an Immigrant Advocate
Recurring monthly donations help us enormously with operational costs
Our Wish List
Many needed items–and more–can be found on our Amazon Wish List
Link your Fred Meyer rewards card to support AIDNW.
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Stay in Touch
Join our Google Group
Join our email Google Group to receive notification of news and events, current volunteer opportunities and donation needs.
Next Community Meeting
9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Our Community Meeting Roundtable will be held online as a Zoom Webinar, which can be accessed by computer or phone. If you would like to attend, please email officevolunteer@aidnw.org. A link will be sent out a few days before the meeting.
AIDNW
Advocates for Immigrants in Detention Northwest
We welcome and support people affected by immigration detention by connecting them to resources and the community.
AIDNW office : 253-572-9659
1915 S Sheridan Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
Welcome Center (3-7 pm) 253-343-4324
Hospitality House resident phone 253-327-1158
Program Manager:
Deborah Cruz
dcruz@aidnw.org
General information:
officevolunteer@aidnw.org
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