Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid had an exciting, difficult, and deeply mutual second year continuing our work to welcome families coming to the District. There have been many challenges, such as the city’s April decision to deny shelter to new migrant families. This move by the city influenced our strategic shift from a rapid response approach to focus on long-term resettlement and the accompanying barriers -- wage theft, housing, resettlement, health, and asylum applications.

One year after MSMAN greeted our first bus from Texas, we continue to support many migrants who have chosen to make the DC area their home, as they face federal and local barriers to resettlement. Our work has expanded since April 2022 to include resettlement support for families trying to move out of DC shelters, monthly asylum clinics, prenatal support, wage theft clinics, policy, and more!