Family Support Group for our Immigrant Neighbors
A volunteer-driven initiative supporting immigrant families with resources, legal counsel, and compassionate community connection.
Our Mission
Caring for our neighbors, strengthening our community
As a volunteer-driven initiative affiliated with the Akron Area Interfaith Council, our mission is to support immigrant families by connecting them with local resources, fulfilling basic needs, and offering legal counsel. We partner with organizations across our community to maximize our collective impact and ensure no family faces these challenges alone.
Immigration Committee · Legal Aid Partners · Faith Communities · Volunteer Network
Real Stories
The families we serve
Behind every case is a person with dreams, resilience, and an unwavering hope for a better life.
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Leona’s Story
20+ years in the U.S.
Leona is a single parent continuing to pay to renew her work visa while striving to become a U.S. citizen — all while caring for her son with special needs. We have helped her through assisting with legal fees and accompaniment to ICE check-ins. Her faith is amazing. She is strong, vocal, and deeply integrated into the American way of life.
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Vilma’s Story
10 years locally · Almost to citizenship
Seeking asylum following her brother’s murder, death threats, and her cousin’s disappearance, Vilma and her family from Honduras have established themselves through consistent employment while raising two children. They are almost to the end of their journey towards citizenship. She will often make her Guatemalan coffee for us.
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Walter’s Story
Known to FSG for 9 years
Walter has a wife and two children. He suffers from severe glaucoma — we helped him obtain medical treatment at the Cleveland Clinic. Since his incarceration, he has not received medical care. The Family Support Group has helped Walter secure legal services and provided funds for the commissary. Advocates attend his court hearings and support his family.
Your generosity at work
100%
Volunteer-driven organization
50+
Families served & supported
4
Partner organizations
9+
Years of community service
Looking Ahead
Our goals for the future
With your support, we’re building a more inclusive, compassionate community.
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Faith Partnership
Enhance cooperation with faith organizations, encouraging congregations to welcome the stranger through tailored hospitality initiatives.
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Transportation
Provide transportation for families lacking private means, enabling attendance at critical medical and legal appointments.
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Community Events
Foster participation in city-wide activities — picnics, holiday events, and family programs — to strengthen support for newcomer families.
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Training & Education
Offer orientation and training to faith communities, equipping members to effectively assist immigrant families.
Make an Impact
Help us build a community where every family belongs
Immigrant families encounter persistent and urgent challenges. By contributing to our initiative, you help foster a more inclusive and empathetic community that empowers all individuals to succeed.
Join Us
Get involved
As a volunteer-run program, we depend on active engagement from community members. Your commitment can make a substantial impact — whether through volunteering, donating, or advocacy.
We are always looking for people who want to be directly involved in assisting our immigrant families — driving, companionship, and more.
Email us at: aaicfs@gmail.com