Sue Smith

Social Worker, advocate, and follower of Christ who wants to make a difference in the lives of people

[Sue Smith @nuttsmith1]

One Too Many: The Tragic Intersection of COVID-19 and Immigration: The pain doesn't stop with grief and the loss of a beloved family member. Death also has implications for the immigration status of family members as well. https://t.co/wv5dp0mv5M

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Volunteers are also Essential Workers -- What better way to let underserved populations know that they can receive the COVID vaccine than to actually vaccinate them? This shows that their volunteer efforts value, and they'll encourage and motivate others. https://t.co/ncZi8EIA1u

[Sue Smith @nuttsmith1]

Happy Thanksgiving! We just want to say thanks to everyone for their ongoing support. Holidays are often difficult for immigrant families, and it means a lot that you care. Thank you. https://t.co/kuB13qCTgF

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@jrjoplin That’s awesome, June, I’m so happy to hear that he did that. So proud of our BTSR family and how they’re (we’re) supportive of you. Blessings!

[Sue Smith @nuttsmith1]

Really, do you know how much the cost of living is in your community? Immigrants Face High Living Costs, Lack of Safety Net During Pandemic https://t.co/qh7w0mHTJx via @ethicsdaily

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And it's Monday -- Maseca Monday at LUCHA Ministries. That means we're supplying vulnerable, at-risk Latino immigrant families with needed staples, including rice, beans, and Maseca https://t.co/oKiBY6mRtn

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Maseca Mondays at LUCHA Ministries! The goal is for every family served by our food pantry to receive a bag of Maseca. Our volunteers are working right now to serve the Latino community. https://t.co/oKiBY65gBP

[Sue Smith @nuttsmith1]

All You Ever Wanted to Know About Maseca https://t.co/oKiBY65gBP

[AILA @AILANational]

"'The rest of the world has hit pause to their respective immigration systems,' said Jesse Bless, AILA’s director of federal litigation and lead counsel in the case. 'USCIS has decided not to do that.'” https://t.co/7ONJ2dNqWF

[Sue Smith @nuttsmith1]

As we begin 2020, take a look back over some of LUCHA's accomplishments for 2019. https://t.co/DHIQ1S3n23

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2019 is almost done! Many times, through all the programs or services we offer, the tasks we do, or the numbers we report, it's not really what we do that makes the greatest impact on the migrant community, it's how we do it. Be kind. https://t.co/DHIQ1S3n23

[Sue Smith @nuttsmith1]

Through our Cinco Panes program, LUCHA Ministries provides nearly 3,000 persons with food assistance each year. https://t.co/oLs9IPqU1K

[Sue Smith @nuttsmith1]

It's cold outside, but our volunteers aren't complaining! We're preparing food boxes for families in need. https://t.co/oLs9IPqU1K

[LUCHA Ministries @LUCHAministries]

Today's migrants aren't looking for the American Dream anymore. They're looking for survival, escaping from unbearable, violent conditions. https://t.co/er2kXTBuPQ

[Sue Smith @nuttsmith1]

This young woman traveled from eastern Virginia to El Paso, Texas for immigration court. No option to move it closer for the first hearing! 59 hours of travel, a few minutes in court before the judge, then back to check in with ICE in Virginia. https://t.co/Yc6iJn09ex

[Sue Smith @nuttsmith1]

Choosing the Right Route -- which isn't always the easiest. Supporting migrants means we may be inconvenienced and or out of our comfort zone. Jesus made an effort to engage with people in need. Do we? https://t.co/Yc6iJn09ex

[EthicsDaily.com @EthicsDaily]

"In Chiapas, the rural southwest state in Mexico, issues surrounding migration are
a little different than what we hear about on the news. ... These largely indigenous communities are defined by poverty,” writes Sue Smith (@nuttsmith1). https://t.co/E2ebzywzMB

[Sue Smith @nuttsmith1]

Ripping Apart Families: How Did Our Nation Get Here? My personal story of ALMOST losing my kids in another country #stopseparatingfamilies #LUCHA https://t.co/glaouYLKM5

[Sue Smith @nuttsmith1]

LUCHA Ministries is keeping kids busy this summer! Check out our summer activities in our most recent newsletter update. https://t.co/m2dWgL4szE

[Sue Smith @nuttsmith1]

Inexcusable!! Moms and dads and frightened children and vulnerable teens willing to sacrifice everything for a chance at a future free from violence and with opportunities to study and work ARE NOT ANIMALS!! https://t.co/HC4EV1wGdo

[CSPAN @cspan]

President Trump during California #SanctuaryCities Roundtable: "These aren't people. These are animals."

Full video here: https://t.co/alyS47LI5V