A Massachusetts church group that's uniquely focused on support for immigrants fleeing their countries due to their sexual orientation has opened a new, permanent home for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender asylum seekers. The LGBT Asylum Task Force, a ministry of Hadwen Park Congregational Church in Worcester, raised more than $500,000 to purchase and renovate a dilapidated, three-story former group home on the city’s well-heeled west side. The task force covers to rent and provides a $500 monthly stipend for immigrants, at least until they can receive work authorization, a process that can take around two years, Al Green, the task force's director said. The group also connects asylum seekers with immigration lawyers, sets them up with bank accounts and health insurance, and helps prepare them for entering the workforce. Green said, “We found that giving folks stability has helped them better prepare for their asylum cases. They know they’re in a safe place until they can get on their feet.” Green is from Jamaica and participated in the program.
Massachusetts Church Offers A New Shot At Life For LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers
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