Migrant Workers Face Greater Danger From COVID-19. Here’s How We’re Helping.
December 2, 2020
Migrant workers throughout America influence our daily lives in so many ways, often unseen—and they're at a higher risk for COVID-19....
The Flores Settlement Agreement – A Visual Guide
October 19, 2020
Learn the impact and history of the Flores Settlement Agreement and how it affects Immigrant Children's Shelters with this infographic....
SWK Employee Horacio Necoechea Wins “Spirit of Free Arts” Award
May 27, 2020
In February, Horacio Necoechea stood on stage at Free Arts’ annual partner agency conference and accepted the “Spirit of Free Arts” award along with the original artwork Vision by Oliverio Balcells. ...
Helping Martha Explore the World
January 16, 2020
Martha arrived at Casa Kokopeli just two months before her 18th birthday. During the intake process, staff learned that Martha spoke an indigenous dialect. She had limited ability to communicate in Spanish or English and was provided a translator. After the first few days of her stay, she demonstrated some unusual behaviors that indicated she...
Fernando’s First Time in a Classroom
December 19, 2019
Fernando, 16, arrived at Casa Amanecer a bit unsure of what was to come, and hoping he and his 13 year-old-brother had ended up somewhere safe. Both boys had worked as fishermen in their home country of Honduras and had come to the United States in search of their father....
Hearing For the First Time
September 27, 2019
Mateo was a 17-year-old boy from Honduras who was born deaf and whose mother was unable to afford medical care or provide schooling for him to learn sign language. When Mateo was seven, his mother moved to the United States to find work, leaving him in the care of his aunt and uncle. When he...
Guitarists Shine at Special Performance
September 23, 2019
Over the summer in 2019, Carlos Urtey, a musician and actor, came to Casa Lighthouse to teach youth how to play the guitar....
Acts of Kindness Impact Youth
September 12, 2019
Isabella is a young female minor that came to Southwest Key's Casa Franklin. When she arrived she was almost emotionless and looked defeated and disappointed, which is understandable because these children often come from unfortunate situations and have difficult travels....
Firsthand Accounts of Humanitarian Efforts at the Border
August 30, 2019
In July, a group of Kansan Mennonites embarked on a learning tour of the U.S. Mexico border. The group visited courthouses, charities and immigrant shelters to gain a better understanding of what immigrants are experiencing when they cross the border....
Support for Developmental Disability
August 21, 2019
Ana is a 15-year-old girl from El Salvador who was placed at Casa Campbell in Phoenix with her siblings. At intake Ana was unable to have a coherent conversation with others. She was unable to write her name or identify letters or numbers. This is because Ana has a developmental disability....