Wrap a Family in Hope: Handmade Quilts to Support Immigrant Families

Friends:

We’re reaching out with a request to support some of the most vulnerable members of our local community—immigrants in need of legal assistance. The Social Justice Committee of the Akron Area Interfaith Council is hosting a quilt sale fundraiser to help cover costly legal fees for immigration cases, including visa renewals, asylum applications, and power of attorney filings.

We’ve received six beautiful, handmade quilts, generously donated by a longtime quilter who learned the craft from her mother. All proceeds will go directly to families in need.

True Stories:
Leona has called this country home for over 20 years. She continues to pay to renew her work visa while striving to become a U.S. citizen—all while caring for her son with special needs.

Vilma is seeking asylum after the murder of her brother in Guatemala. The family, which has been here for 15 years from Honduras, has built a life through steady work and is raising two beautiful children. These families are our neighbors. You can support by donating or purchasing a quilt below.