Immigrant Assistance

Over the years, Platt Park Church has been involved in this work in many ways (see the list below). We would love to invite you to join us. If you are interested in getting involved, please click here and ask to join the Immigrant Assistance group!

  • Many, many hours of time and prayer. 
  • Supported a trafficked boy from Mexico, an Afghan family of six, and over 17 Venezuelans. 
  • Provide rent, down payments on apartments, and stays in hotels for urgent needs. 
  • Providing financial support for work permits and legal applications. 
  • Provided work. 
  • Provided clothing and food. 
  • Provide emotional support as part of strong support teams. 
  • Support with wisdom, guidance, and grace. 
  • English lessons 
  • Driving lessons 
  • Host immigrants in their homes. 
  • Help with homework and school registration. 
  • Donated furniture. 
  • Donate many hours of transportation and friendship along the way. 
  • Gave bus tickets. 
  • Gave baby shower gifts (for a mom that walked from Venezuela for two months while 5-6 months pregnant!) 
  • A kitchen for cooking and selling food. 
  • Translation

…and so much more.