First Friends

We provide visitors and non-legal assistance for immigrants, asylum seekers, and refugees who are held in detention and provide assistance to them upon release!

[Make the Road New Jersey 🦋 @MaketheRoadNJ]

This shameful, xenophobic language has no place in New Jersey and especially not in a city like Edison, whose vast immigrant population is a strength.

Mayor Joshi should apologize to immigrants.

[Rutgers SAS @RutgersSAS]

Scholars from across the 3 @RutgersU campuses will join with activists this Friday Oct. 27 for a symposium exploring the Elizabeth Detention Center. https://t.co/ONrG9BzyNL
@RutgersNB @RutgersLaw @Rutgers_Camden @Rutgers_Newark @DetentionWatch

[Pax Christi NJ @PaxChristiNJ]

We asked @SenBooker to take our demand to #ShutDownEDC directly to Biden in August when we caught up with him in Elizabeth. This should be a simple ask since his legislation (Dignity for Detained Immigrants) calls for an end to all for-profit detention
https://t.co/ZEnlFDF5wE

[Pax Christi NJ @PaxChristiNJ]

Thank you @RepBonnie and @RepMenendez for delivering the demand of the people of NJ-that all ICE detention in our state end- to @SecMayorkas. It is time to #ShutdownEDC & #FreeThemAll. Hope to see your letter to @POTUS soon @SenBooker.

[Free Them All VA @FreeThemAllVA]

TODAY: 140+ groups sent a letter to @ICEgov & @SecMayorkas today to demand the closure of ICA-Farmville ICE detention center, notorious for its brutality & inhumane conditions, & release those detained #ShutDownFarmville #CommunitiesNotCages https://t.co/0XIq8XDC6j

[First Friends @FirstFrndsnjny]

At First First Friends we understand the importance of partnerships. We work with partners to ensure newly arrived families and friends are connected to the right resources. Here is one of our partners testifying about support we recently provided

Learn more/support Link in bio

[First Friends @FirstFrndsnjny]

Two of our new board members!

Meaghan Tuohey is an attorney with over 25 years of experience in immigration issues She has served on the Board of various non-profits

Rosa Santana is the Bond Director at Envision Freedom Fund and previously worked and supported First Friends.

[First Friends @FirstFrndsnjny]

Please mark your calendars for First Friends' first ever food tour! We'll take a walk up Bergenline Ave, one of the main thoroughfares of northern Hudson County, and stop at some of our favorite Latin American bakeries and restaurants.

Register Here: https://t.co/s8wD09mkXz

[First Friends @FirstFrndsnjny]

Read about how First Friends is supporting new arrivals like the Hernandez family 👉 https://t.co/AyxE2ac2CR

Please consider making a contribution today - https://t.co/HbJMuUWdjG

[First Friends @FirstFrndsnjny]

The Hernandez family reports they're doing well, & shared: "I'll always be very grateful to First Friends. I remember the days we spent at the airport, & I thank you very much for having arrived for us. How could we forget all that you did for us? May God bless you greatly!"

[First Friends @FirstFrndsnjny]

Read about how First Friends is supporting new arrivals like the Hernandez family 👉 https://t.co/Nkc9BEEuOT

Please consider making a contribution today - https://t.co/apMYeGqqkY

[First Friends @FirstFrndsnjny]

Read about how First Friends is supporting new arrivals like the Hernandez family 👉 https://t.co/Nkc9BEEuOT

Please consider making a contribution today - https://t.co/apMYeGqqkY

[First Friends @FirstFrndsnjny]

https://t.co/pnPeeunbiX

[First Friends @FirstFrndsnjny]

Thank you to @peoplesorganiz1 &@LawrenceHamm7 for being in solidarity with immigrant advocates today! #ShutDownEDC

[First Friends @FirstFrndsnjny]

#ShutDownEDC

[First Friends @FirstFrndsnjny]

Getting ready to start marching! Read more / take action here - https://t.co/asWc8gEoaU

#ShutDownEDC

[First Friends @FirstFrndsnjny]

Want more ways to support our Friends inside the EDC? Contribute to First Friends’ bond and commissary funds here - https://t.co/c1hfHUzi1m

[First Friends @FirstFrndsnjny]

Join us today in Newark as we continue to demand @POTUS #ShutDownEDC!

[First Friends @FirstFrndsnjny]

Can’t make it in person? You can take action from home here - https://t.co/asWc8gEoaU

#ShutDownEDC