NJFON Executive Director Rob Rutland-Brown reflects on the Pope’s Message to all of us.Washington, D.C. was abuzz two weeks ago when the Pope arrived to speak with the President, hold an unprecedented address to Congress, and minister to residents not in a position of power. Those of us engaged in serving immigrants were particularly enthusiastic about the Pope’s message of compassion towards migrants. Pope Francis said of immigrants coming to the United States, “We must not be taken aback by their numbers, but rather view them as persons, seeing their faces and listening to their stories, trying to respond as best we can to their situation. To respond in a way which is always humane, just, and fraternal.” I was proud of the Pope for speaking so directly about how Americans should treat immigrants in our midst, and I was also proud of Justice for Our Neighbors, because we seek to carry out a mission each day that bears out this call. Although JFON is not perfect, our ministry understands the importance of meeting immigrants face to face. We yearn for their stories not only so that we can identify forms of legal relief, but also so that we may come to know our neighbors. Even for those not eligible for immigration legal assistance, we strive to bring a message of welcome and respect. The Pope reminds us that the magnitude of showing this love transcends one’s political affiliation or religious denomination. I hope JFON, and all Americans, can remember his message.
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Responding with Love
October 8, 2015

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Website: jfonaustin.org
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Main Office: El Paso, Texas
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Justice for All Immigrants
Main Office: Houston, Texas
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Appointment Line: 713-454-6470
Justice for Our Neighbors North-Central Texas
Main Office: Grapevine, Texas
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Website: jfondfw.org
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Appointment Line: 817-310-3820
Immigration Law & Justice Michigan
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Metro Detroit Assistance Line: 734-709-1151
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Kalamazoo Assistance Line: 269-743-2501
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Immigration Law & Justice of the Delaware Valley
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Immigration Law & Justice of the Delaware Valley
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Just Neighbors
Main Office: Annandale, Virginia
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Northern Illinois Justice for Our Neighbors
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North Carolina Immigration Law & Justice Center
Main Office: Fayetteville, North Carolina
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Office Line: 910-441-3753
Iowa Migrant Movement for Justic
Main Office: Des Moines, Iowa
Serving the state of Iowa, with monthly clinics held in Cedar Rapids, Columbus Junction, Decorah, Des Moines, Marshalltown, Ottumwa, and Storm Lake
Website: iowammj.org
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Office Line: 515-255-9809
Neighbors Immigration Clinic
Main Office: Lexington, Kentucky
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Website: kyneighborsclinic.org
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Office Line: 773-609-4401
Arizona Justice for Our Neighbors
Main Office: Tucson, Arizona
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Website: azjfon.org
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Office Line: 520-488-3201
Appointment Line: 520-488-9930
Immigrant Legal Center
Main Office: Omaha, Nebraska
Serving throughout Nebraska and Western Iowa, including: Council Bluffs, Crete, Grand Island, Lexington, Nebraska City, Omaha, Scottsbluff, and South Sioux City
Website: immigrantlc.org
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Office Line: 402-898-1349
Assistance Line: 1-855-307-6730
New England Justice for Our Neighbors
Main Office: Belmont, Massachusetts
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Website: newenglandjfon.org
Springfield Appointment Line: 413-386-9951 or Email for information
Lowell and Lawrence Appointment Line: 617-794-7024
Worcester Appointment Line: 978-400-2126
Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors
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Central Washington Justice for Our Neighbors
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