{"id":27509,"date":"2026-07-31T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/?p=27509"},"modified":"2026-07-31T20:19:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T20:19:00","slug":"ddr-encourages-generous-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/2026\/ddr-encourages-generous-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Deportation Defense Response Team encourages generous support for Haitian church members"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>From the Deportation Defense Response Team<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this time in which many of our Haitian sisters and brothers no longer have valid work permits due to the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti, it is more important than ever that the church give generously to the Legal and Mutual Aid Fund. This fund directly supports our Haitian Church of the Brethren members in the US, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We urge you to take up an offering to support this fund, as this will allow church members to access legal assistance and basic necessities in this time of great need and uncertainty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Congregations needing financial help for church members facing personal and legal expenses related to immigration, asylum, or related processes may apply for grants from the fund by contacting\u202f<a href=\"mailto:ddrcobcoordinator@gmail.com\">ddrcobcoordinator@gmail.com<\/a>\u202for 561-647-8981 to receive the application form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Legal and Mutual Aid Fund<\/strong> is described at the top of the Deportation Defense Response webpage at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/intercultural\/ddr\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"www.brethren.org\/intercultural\/ddr\">www.brethren.org\/intercultural\/ddr<\/a>, where there is a link to donate online. Checks can be sent to the Church of the Brethren\u2019s Atlantic Southeast District with \u201cDDR\u201d in the memo line, mail to Atlantic Southeast District, 64954 Orchard Dr., Goshen, IN 46526. To send checks larger than $10,000, and for any other questions, contact\u202fBeth Sollenberger at <a href=\"mailto:atlanticsoutheastcob@gmail.com\">atlanticsoutheastcob@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Legal and Mutual Aid Fund donations sent to On Earth Peace or to Atlantic Southeast District are designated funds and do not contribute to those organizations\u2019 annual budget needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">#MissionAndMinistryBoard #StrategicPlan #RacialJustice #LoveOurNeighbors #Discipleship #NewTestamentGiving<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find more Church of the Brethren news:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts is-layout-flow wp-block-latest-posts-is-layout-flow\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/2026\/board-considers-leadership-priorities\/\">Mission and Ministry Board considers priorities for next general secretary, approves 2027 budget<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/2026\/la-junta-de-misiones-y-ministerios\/\">La Junta de Misiones y Ministerios considera las prioridades para el pr\u00f3ximo secretario general y aprueba el presupuesto de 2027.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/2026\/konsey-misyon-ak-ministe\/\">Kons\u00e8y Misyon ak Minist\u00e8 a ap egzamine priyorite pou pwochen sekret\u00e8 jeneral la, epi apwouve bidj\u00e8 2027 la.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/2026\/partnership-marked-by-ribbon-cutting\/\">Catholic Medical Mission Board and Church of the Brethren to mark partnership with ribbon-cutting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brethren.org\/news\/2026\/la-junta-de-misiones-medicas\/\">La Junta de Misiones M\u00e9dicas Cat\u00f3licas y la Iglesia de los Hermanos celebrar\u00e1n su alianza con una ceremonia de inauguraci\u00f3n.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this time in which many of our Haitian sisters and brothers no longer have valid work permits due to the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti, it is more important than ever that the church give generously to the Legal and Mutual Aid Fund. 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