Opportunities to Host an Asylum Seeker
We are the two board members for the Northern New Jersey Sanctuary Coalition (NNJSC) representing USR. We are hoping to find persons who would be willing to serve as a host for some individual or family that is seeking asylum in the U. S.
The purpose of NNJSC is to advocate for and to address the needs of asylum seekers and asylees who are escaping dire situations throughout the world. To know more about our work, please go to: https://www.nnjsanctuary.org. USR is one of the founding members of the NNJSC. Elizabeth served as secretary for 3 years, president for 4 years and co-chair for 2 years.
We are looking for USR members who have some empty rooms in their house. This might include widowers , widows, singles, or empty nesters whose children have moved out of your house. Under the guidance of NNJSC you would offer housing space and be offered a stipend to help with extra expenses incurred.
Currently there is an extreme shortage of housing for asylum seekers from places such as Afghanistan and Latin America. You can make a huge contribution to the lives of these seekers by allowing them to stay in your house. You can just provide housing or you can also help them adjust to life in the US by helping them to get a job, learn English, or just acculturate to life in their new country.
We both have served as hosts, so we know it is a most rewarding and enjoyable experience. Elizabeth Ames (201) 638-2854 or Bob Shoemaker (201) 444 2196 can answer any questions you may have.
Bob Shoemaker and Elizabeth Ames
