97 community organizations working bi-nationally along the California and Mexico Border delivered a letter to the Biden-Harris administration to express our vision for building a just and humane asylum system, detailing specific recommendations on how to welcome people seeking asylum into the U.S.

97 organizaciones comunitarias trabajando de forma binacional en la frontera entre California y México entregaron una carta a la Administración Biden-Harris para expresar nuestra visión para construir un sistema de asilo justo y humano, con detalles y recomendaciones específicas sobre cómo darle la bienvenida a personas solicitando asilo a los EEUU.

While the Biden Administration has taken very positive first steps to end the Remain in Mexico program, there is still more to do to get families out of danger. Kate Clark, JFS Senior Director of Immigration, is interviewed about the increasing confusion and danger for those waiting in Mexico.

The support of the community is what makes the Safe Parking Program in Encinitas impactful for neighbors who have turned to their cars for shelter.

In this in-depth look at what is happening at the border as a result of President Biden’s actions, Kate Clark, JFS senior director of immigration, gives insight into future steps to help asylum seekers who have been trapped in Remain in Mexico protocols.

In response to the Biden administration’s announcement of the discontinuation of the Remain in Mexico policy, Melissa Crow, SPLC Senior Supervising Attorney provides a statement.

Focusing on the thousands of asylum seekers who have been trapped due to policies and the pandemic, Kate Morrisey interviews one family who is in Tijuana facing great danger and seeking assistance for their son. Our attorneys are actively trying to help.

The Jewish Family Service legal team has stood by Dreamers since the inception of DACA and has helped more than 700 individuals with applications and renewals. Read more about our commitment on page 40 in the digital version.

Maria Fernanda Madrigal Delgado, a JFS DACA client, is featured in this article about the recent judge’s orders to the Trump administration to reinstate protections for young immigrants brought to the country as children. While the decision was favorable news, their status remains precarious.

Carole Yellen, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Community Engagement, is interviewed in this segment filmed at our Joan & Irwin Jacobs Campus.

Kate Clark, Sr. Director of Immigration Service, is interviewed in this article looking to the future of immigration and what to expect under a Biden Administration.

An update on the lawsuit that is targeting the Remain in Mexico policy. Jewish Family Service is an organizational plaintiff in the case.

Blessing boxes are available at Super Pantry locations throughout the city including Jewish Family Service.

Jewish Family Service’s free program on fundamental skills, better communication makes a difference.

Volunteers are the heart of JFS. Our Volunteer Driver opportunity for PROJECT-19 meal delivery is featured in this article about holiday volunteer opportunities.

One asylum-seeker stuck indefinitely in Mexico as a result of coronavirus-related closures and restrictions said it will take “a miracle” for him to survive in his current circumstances until President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. Luis Gonzalez, JFS Supervising Immigration Attorney, is interviewed.

“Having access to a reliable personal vehicle at a low interest rate can be a game changer,” says CEO Michael Hopkins. “Where most lenders see a risk, we see a family.”

Earlier this week Jewish Family Service was proud to recommend long-time College Avenue Center participant John Kernowski for a Fox 5 San Diego Neighborhood All-Star feature. To help John celebrate his 104th birthday, the JFS team delivered him a cake with his Foodmobile delivery and sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to him with many of his Center friends on Zoom.

Leah Chavarria, Director of Immigration Services at JFS, speaks to the actions President-elect Biden can take on day one to change the “Remain in Mexico” policy for asylum seekers.

Chris Olsen, our new Director of Public Policy and External Affairs, optimistically discusses San Diego in 2021 and plans to address homelessness in San Diego moving forward.

JFS and other immigration advocates have filed a new lawsuit, which aims to end the controversial “Remain in Mexico” program.

JFS along with other legal representatives for asylum seekers who have been forced to wait in Mexico for U.S. hearings are suing the federal government over the Trump administration’s Migrant Protection Protocols.

JFS food distribution programs are mentioned in this story about a virtual workshop by Founders First CDC that has the goal of helping Black small business owners succeed.

This is how dire things have gotten: Being enrolled in the so-called Remain in Mexico program is no longer the worst-case scenario for asylum-seekers. Luis Gonzalez, Jewish Family Service supervising attorney, is interviewed about what asylum-seekers are experiencing in Mexico from security concerns to the pandemic.