Update: Migrant Buses & WES’ Support

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Since last April, more than 8,500 migrants seeking asylum have been bused to Washington, D.C. from Texas and Arizona.  Although these folks are being used as a political ploy by Governors Abbott and Ducey, they are human beings who are in harm’s way.   Most are fleeing gang violence and hunger.  While many are now being bused to other large cities, we are still seeing from 100 – 150 new arrivals each week here.  From the beginning, the Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid Network, an ad-hoc group of amazing volunteers have been showing up for these folks: offering food, shelter, clothing and medical assistance.   Most are on their way to the homes of friends and family elsewhere.  Some have decided to stay here. 

Photo credit: Kent Nishimura/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

WHAT CAN WES DO TO HELP?

Current needs are for the following ONLY:

  • Men’s work clothes
  • Men’s work boots, size 11 and smaller
  • Women’s, men’s and children’s winter coats, all sizes except extra-large

DROP OFF POINTS:

  • WES:  After Platform in the Library
  • CEDAR LANE UNITARIAN: 9601 Cedar Ln.  Bethesda, MD.   BINS OUTSIDE CHAPEL  24/7
  • ROSS WELLS:  12 Sherman Ave. Takoma Park, MD 20912.  Front Porch.  Anytime
  • Donate: Paypal or venmo @SanctuaryDMV with “Texas Solidarity” in the memo
    • If venmo and paypal are not your style, you can donate online to the co-op feeding our new neighbors through Beloved Community Incubator’s givebutter.

Many thanks,

WES Immigration Support Team