El Barrio Angels provides free pro-se legal aid, specializing in asylum and immigration assistance. They also offer English language classes and social services case management.
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About
El Barrio Angels provides free pro-se legal aid, specializing in asylum and immigration assistance. They also offer English language classes and social services case management.
Mission
El Barrio Angels, a migrant services program by the Church of St. Edward the Martyr, provides a safe space and a network of resources and support to immigrants, regardless of their status or ability to pay.
How we support them
How We Serve Together
El Barrio Angels offers volunteer opportunities for translators, ESL instructors, and legal and social services support.
Why We Love Them
El Barrio Angels, an outreach program of St. Edward the Martyr, is a Gospel-centered church dedicated to serving its neighbors. They provide tangible community support, always upholding the dignity of every individual. Their rapid growth from a handful of participants in 2023 to assisting 30-80 individuals daily by 2025, is a reflection of their increased need for their services.
How We Partner Together
El Barrio Angels utilizes dedicated volunteers to help meet the high demand for complex legal support needed by our HFNY affiliates, especially those serving migrants and asylum seekers.
