Every Thursday, volunteer John Cleary stands at the front of a classroom at El Centro in Trenton, helping people learn English. The number of students may vary, but John is always there, ready to teach. El Centro, a program of Children and Family Services, supports …
In 1997, Roberto Hernandez recognized the Hispanic population in the City of Trenton was grossly underserved — dealing with poverty and violence in their neighborhoods. Hernandez, who was working as a Program Coordinator with the Family Growth Program at the time, said he brought it …
A Brave Journey to Reunification
Like many migrants across the globe, Rocio and her husband Ernesto dreamed of coming to America. Today, the couple and their children live that dream in Toms River. Rocio’s three youngest children attend school and love learning, and her son and …
As an undocumented immigrant, there’s a long list of things Darling Cerna can’t do.
When she was a teenager, she could only sit on the sidelines as she watched her friends excitedly get their driving permits and first jobs. When it came time for college, she …
As Humphrey Bogart said in Casablanca, “this is the start of a beautiful friendship.” Leaders from Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton met yesterday with Jennifer Thompson, executive director of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) of New Jersey, to brainstorm ways the two social …
Sister Norma Pimentel, the Catholic Charities leader from Texas who has become a tireless champion for immigrants at the southern border, challenged people of good conscience to do more to welcome immigrants into our communities during a luncheon today in Hamilton.
“When we reach out to …
Marina and Jose Aguilar know well the stereotypes that can cling to the immigrant community.
That they flout federal laws and come here illegally. That they commit crimes and overwhelm public assistance programs. That they don’t pay taxes.
For the Aguilars (pictured, left), the antidote to such …
We’ve all been there. Once August rolls around, there can be a feeling of dread: It’s back-to-school time! That means countless shopping trips for rainbow pencils, puppy-covered folders, and starburst backpacks that will probably need to be replaced by Christmas break.
But for 44 million people …
Notario fraud is an extremely devious act. It occurs when people who possess the power of a notary public but possess no right to practice law of any kind take advantage of immigrants seeking legal assistance.
How does notario fraud happen?
The issue lies in language. “Notario …
More than 100 people marched in Trenton today to support legislation that would give access to New Jersey driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants, formerly incarcerated people, domestic violence survivors, homeless people, senior citizens, and others who face barriers to getting state ID.
The morning march and …
