border crisis

Here are Practical Steps We Can Take to Help Those Caught in the Border Crisis

Here are Practical Steps We Can Take to Help Those Caught in the Border Crisis
I’ve heard people on both sides of the aisle arguing about the issues at the border. Democrats and Republicans are shouting about the injustices, and the nation feels as divided as ever. And yet, we can all agree on one thing – something needs to change.

Unaccompanied Children at Border Tops 68,000 for 2014

Unaccompanied Children at Border Tops 68,000 for 2014
A new report released by U.S. Customs and Border Protection indicates that 68,541 unaccompanied illegal immigrant children have been taken into custody so far in 2014.

In McAllen, Texas, Faith Groups Responded, while Washington Dithered

In McAllen, Texas, Faith Groups Responded, while Washington Dithered
Religious leaders rallied to form a humanitarian response to the surge of unaccompanied children crossing the border to the United States this summer.

Five Things Christians Need to Know about the Border Crisis

Five Things Christians Need to Know about the Border Crisis
The influx of unaccompanied children attempting to illegally cross the southern border of the U.S. in recent weeks has many citizens concerned about the Obama Administration’s open border agenda.

HHS Closes Three Shelters for Illegal Immigrant Children

HHS Closes Three Shelters for Illegal Immigrant Children
The Department of Health and Human Services announced its plans to close temporary shelters on three military bases to accommodate illegal immigrant children.

Pope Francis: End the ‘Racist and Xenophobic’ Approach to Migrants along U.S.-Mexico Border

Pope Francis: End the ‘Racist and Xenophobic’ Approach to Migrants along U.S.-Mexico Border
Pope Francis waded into the controversy of the unaccompanied minors arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border, pushing the U.S. to offer greater protection for young children entering the country illegally.

Christian Charities Step Up to Serve Border Crisis Refugees

Christian Charities Step Up to Serve Border Crisis Refugees
While the government decides what to do about the border crisis, thousands of children are being detained. Christian charities and churches have now stepped in to tend to the needs of those unaccompanied children.