Edmonds Immigration ministries
Since the summer of 2019, we at Holy Trinity have been working towards starting a ministry to immigrants in our community. Did you know that 20% of the population in South Snohomish County immigrated to the United States from other countries? About 50% of those immigrants are from Mexico and the Northern Triangle (Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras). Our goal is to warmly welcome immigrants and refugees from all over the world to our community and to Holy Trinity Edmonds. We plan to do that through the services we provide and the relationships that develop. As God leads and open hearts, we hope to share the love of Christ with them.
We will offer three distinct, yet related, programs: English classes; citizenship classes, and an immigration legal aid clinic.
Though some of our programs may be months away from opening, the Department of Justice requires most pieces be in place at the time we submit our application. We have several needs including the following:
Funds! We need to hire staff, purchase case management software and malpractice insurance, provide ongoing training for staff, and more. If you would like to give, click the Donate button below.
If you are interested in purchasing items, we need the following:
Kurzban’s Immigration Law Sourcebook, 16th or 17 th Edition (used is fine)
4 Laptop Computers
Printer with faxing capability (talk to Diane regarding specifics)
Windows and Microsoft Office Suite for each computer
Office supplies, including printer ink, paper, pens, highlighters, paper clips, file folders
If you would like to help welcome and encourage immigrants in our community, consider getting involved. We need volunteers!
Translators (especially Spanish)
Notetakers
A hospitality team who will welcome immigrants and prepare and serve snacks
Child care workers
Teachers (of English and/or Citizenship Classes)
A team to plan and implement a fund-raising dinner
Volunteers to set up and take down space that we will use.