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Re: Immigration case

Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2026 8:20 am
by Grethel Wolford
I am reaching out to request information regarding financial assistance programs available for undocumented individuals as I came to the US to work and do better for my family. I have a case ongoing now for my papers and to become a citizen but the courts are slow. I work in the fields, picking produce that no American wants to do. I am currently experiencing a hardship and am in urgent need of support to help cover basic living expenses. Specifically, I am seeking assistance with
Rent and housing
Utility bills (electricity, gas, water)
Food assistance programs
General financial aid or emergency relief services
Given my immigration status, and my kids work as maids in a hotel which also no Americans will do, I understand that eligibility for many programs may be limited but I do work here and contribute. However, I would greatly appreciate any information you can provide about organizations, community resources, or programs that offer support regardless of immigration status.
Any direction you can provide would be sincerely appreciated. Thank you for your time and I hope the Trump policies did not make it so hard.

Re: Immigration case

Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2018 1:41 pm
by Admin - Jon McNamara
We do have a list of benefits and charities that may help immigrants. As well as what government resources may assist them too. Good for you to help on correcting the paperwork and trying to get the $600 the women needs...especially if she is elderly. Find the immigration assistance programs.
Maseritti wrote:Hello, I work for CARECEN, a non-profit organization that offers low-cost immigration legal services. We are currently helping an elderly woman who was a victim of fraud by a notary. Her husband passed away in 2015, she does not work and depends on her family to provide for her.
The notary did a poor job with her immigration case and as a result she was unable to get her residency. We are currently helping her file the correct paperwork. The only issue is lack of funds. She currently needs $600 to file with USCIS.
We were wondering if the Catholic Church had the funds to help her. Is this something you could possibly help with? If you have further question please do not hesitate to ask, thank you!

Immigration case ongoing and need help until resolved

Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2017 5:15 am
by Maseritti
Hello, I work for CARECEN, a non-profit organization that offers low-cost immigration legal services. We are currently helping an elderly woman who was a victim of fraud by a notary. Her husband passed away in 2015, she does not work and depends on her family to provide for her.
The notary did a poor job with her immigration case and as a result she was unable to get her residency. We are currently helping her file the correct paperwork. The only issue is lack of funds. She currently needs $600 to file with USCIS.
We were wondering if the Catholic Church had the funds to help her. Is this something you could possibly help with? If you have further question please do not hesitate to ask, thank you!