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AIDNW NEWS

Volunteers share their firsthand experiences greeting released immigrants and sorting out their travel options to reach family.

Tacoma City Council Passes Resolution 41378

March 19, 2024

The City of Tacoma will provide $10,000 to AIDNW for phone…

The Detention Lottery September 30, 2023 in white letters on a red curtain background

AIDNW Presents a Performance of “The Detention Lottery” An Immersive Theater Experience Coming to Tacoma – September 30

September 14, 2023

Hundreds of thousands of immigrants move through the federal detention system each year. The larger detention centers, such as the one in Tacoma, have their own courts.

Starbucks Supports AIDNW Immigrant Programs

August 21, 2023

Last October, the Community Outreach Committee of nonprofit Advocates for Immigrants in Detention Northwest (“AIDNW”) organized a warm coat drive so immigrants held in the NW Ice Processing center could “feel the warmth” of the South Sound community instead of the usual northwest rain and wind when released.

Reflections From The AIDNW Welcome Center

August 19, 2023

“When you realize just what they have been through to get here: weeks to months in detention, the journey just to get to our southern border, some of the horrible conditions in their home country. They are survivors and I’m in awe.”

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VOLUNTEER VOICES

Each post shares an AIDNW volunteer’s unique perspective and firsthand experience while giving their time and talent to help immigrants.

“Immigrants are Grateful for Visits in Detention”

September 28, 2023

When I started as a visitation volunteer with AIDNW, I was a bit nervous. I'm not the world's greatest conversationalist; I had no idea how it would go.

Katherine Niall, AIDNW Visitation Coordinator

“Give Visitation a Try; the Experience Will Transform You!”

September 25, 2023

My interest in immigration issues was triggered by Joe Arpaio's reign of terror among immigrants and the fascistic “Papers Please” law (SB1070) passed by the Arizona Senate in 2010.

Aviva Furman, AIDNW welcome center volunteer - white, middle aged woman with blond curly hair and glasses. She is smiling widely.

“The Best Volunteer Job I’ve Ever Had!”

August 21, 2023

I’ve had the privilege of being an AIDNW Welcome Center volunteer for about three years. I heard an AIDNW radio story, and I knew I wanted to get involved. This has been the best volunteer job I’ve ever had!

Charnley Marsden, AIDNW information technology volunteer, a middle aged white woman with light brown hair and a big smile.

“Working in the office, I get to meet new immigrants.”

August 21, 2023

Not all AIDNW volunteers are out at the Welcome Center greeting released immigrants five days a week, coordinating their travel plans, or driving immigrants to the airport.