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pnwmom

(110,045 posts)
Sat Jul 26, 2025, 02:34 AM Jul 26

LA archbishop, business leaders start fund to help families affected by ICE raids News

Source: National Catholic Reporter online

A lineup of Los Angeles business leaders joined Archbishop José Gomez July 23 to unveil a new fund aimed at helping families affected by recent immigration raids.

"This program will provide direct support to families who are suffering financial hardships because of the current climate of uncertainty and fear," said Archbishop Gomez at a press conference at St. Patrick's Catholic Church near downtown LA.

Funds raised by the Archdiocese of LA's "Family Assistance Program" — believed to be the first of its kind in a U.S. Catholic diocese — will support parish-based outreach ministries that have been delivering groceries, meals, medicine and other essential supplies. Families who need assistance are encouraged to apply by contacting their local parish.

"Our parishes know their people's needs best, and are therefore leading the effort to distribute aid in the most effective and compassionate way possible," said Catherine Fraser, the archdiocese's chief development officer, who added that the program aims to help people regardless of religious affiliation.

Read more: https://www.ncronline.org/news/la-archbishop-business-leaders-starts-fund-help-families-affected-ice-raids



Every parish in the country should do this. They should unite behind the migrants, and work to help them and get the word out.
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Sat Jul 26, 2025, 07:51 AM
Jul 26

The Catholic church is doing exactly what Christ called it to do.
(And I'm an atheist!)

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