Rain or shine, we'll head out from church and safely search the church area, the park across the street, and other nearby places for garbage to pick up.   

We'll meet in the narthex (front entrance of church) and head out together from there and see who can collect THE MOST.  See you there.  

Bring masks and gloves.

Gregorio came to the US in 1997, out of concern for his family’s safety. In 1999, his wife to whom he has been married nearly 32 years, as well as his two sons, joined him. All were undocumented. Since then, they have added two daughters to their family. The daughters were both on the Dean’s List in high school and had bright college futures.

In 2016, the family experienced emotional trauma when they learned the daughters had been sexually abused for several years by a close family member. Due to understandable parental guilt and a couple of other emotionally difficult family issues, Gregorio made some bad choices and received two DUIs. He was turned over to ICE.

Gregorio and his wife, Josefina, had strong cases to receive U-visas as indirect victims from their daughters’ abuse at the hands of the relative. Unfortunately, the backlog and wait for U-visas is long.

Even Gregorio’s boss, the owner of a winery, spoke glowingly of his love for and trust of Gregorio, who managed the winery, this man who supported his family, contributed to his community and had daughters who were on the Dean’s list in school.

If we had a sanctuary state law prohibiting law enforcement from cooperating with ICE, Gregorio’s family would still be together. But instead, Gregorio was deported in July of 2020.

Are you curious what the organization, SARI, is and does?

SARI - Sanctuary & Resistance to Injustice is a faith-based organization fighting for an end to immigration raids and deportations. They meet remotely on the 2nd Monday of each month and conduct a vigil every Wednesday at the Sherburne County Courthouse from 3:30-4:30 pm. 

Contact sherb.cty.SARI@gmail.com for more information.

"We are celebrating one of our guest families that was able to move into permanent stable housing at the beginning of June! This was the first family to successfully complete the program since early February! This family of a mom and her 5-year old son were in our program for 125 days. The family was able to access a program that helps with rental payments and will be in a two year transitional program. Mom is grateful to be closer to family and the school she will be attending next year, and is looking forward to starting a new job soon! Thank you to everyone who provided meals, support, encouragement, hospitality and prayers for this family!"