Queens Church Attempts to Ease Immigration Fears
Parishioners of St. Bartholomew Church in Elmhurst, Queens gather for a night of information and know-your-rights presentation to ease immigration fears.
Parishioners of St. Bartholomew Church in Elmhurst, Queens gather for a night of information and know-your-rights presentation to ease immigration fears.
On Sunday March 16th staff attorney Mariam Magar informed parishioners at the Church of the Virgin Mary Melkite about CMS’ services and different legal practice areas. Over 30 people the majority of whom were Syrians attended the presentation, and were
Hundreds of immigrants attended New York City's largest naturalization workshop on Sunday, May 20th at the Bronx Zoo! By this time next year, they will have an opportunity to exercise their voting rights for the first time!
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on our communities, especially among immigrants and low-income New Yorkers we serve through free legal services on matters of immigration, housing, and employment. Like many individuals in and around New York City, our
In 2011 CMS and the Mercy Volunteer Corps began a partnership in the spirit of mercy and justice by embracing compassionate service,social justice,spirituality and a simple lifestyle in community. In our shared mission to empower undeserved communities we offer volunteers
On Sunday, June 15 CMS attorneys, staff and legal interns led an informational session for the Chinese speaking community of St. Rosalia’s church in Brooklyn. Parishioners learned about CMS’ 3 legal services and they learned about how the Chinese speaking
On Thursday, June 13, at the 5th Annual Sunset Reception in Brooklyn, Catholic Migration Services honored Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, recipient of the 2019 Public Service Award for outstanding pro bono work to help New York’s immigrants become U.S.
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Thursday, May 30, 2013 On Thursday afternoon, State Senator Jose Peralta (D-Corona, Elmhurst, Jackson Heights), the Queens Housing Coalition, and Make the Road NY gathered in front of an auto body shop across from Citi Field to release a joint