“It is a humanitarian crisis: Religious groups mobilize to support migrants.”
Reporting on the influx of migrants to Massachusetts, the Boston Globe recently published ‘It is a humanitarian crisis’: Religious groups mobilize to support migrants”, an article that outlines the role local religious and nonprofit organizations such as JFS are playing in addressing the crisis.
Noting JFS’ commitment to this work, CEO Lino Covarrubias is featured in the article, stating:
“It’s really important, particularly during this political atmosphere where migrants and immigrants are seen as a negative thing to our community … [to say] the fact is that immigrants and migrants are needed in the Commonwealth,” Covarrubias said, referring to the current economic climate in which many employers are struggling to fill open jobs. He nodded to the spiritual side of the equation, too: “It’s in everybody’s religious tenets, regardless of what denomination, to welcome the stranger and help those in need.”
Community partnerships are crucial and JFS is proud to work with many local organizations to support the needs of migrants and immigrants in our community, including those mentioned in this article:
- True Alliance Center, 617-749-6947
- Immigrant Family Services Institute, 617-322-1348
- Massachusetts Council of Churches, 617-523-2771
- Catholic Charities Boston, 617-464-8500
- Jewish Community Relations Council, 617-457-8600
- Boston Islamic Interfaith Society, 857-544-3970