We are starting a new fundraising campaign to aid a refugee family here in Connecticut.  

The single mother and her child arrived at the end of 2024. The mom waited 20 years to come here as a refugee. In January 2026, she became eligible to apply for a green card, but processing for her country has stopped, with no clear timeline for when it will restart. Without a green card, the family is at risk of ICE detention. Also without a green card, they have lost SNAP (food stamps) and will lose health insurance (HUSKY) in October 2026 due to the large bill that recently passed.

Additionally, the mother was laid off in December and, despite many applications, has found only 5–10 hours of part-time work per week. Employers have become increasingly hesitant to hire immigrants, even for manual labor positions. She is eager to work and has full legal authorization to do so.

We hope to raise $72,000 to cover rent and food for up to three years ($54,400) and potential legal fees ($18,000). Any unused funds will support other refugee families in need.