Terra Firma National @TerraFirmaNtl
Immigrant children & families deserve access to quality healthcare & legal representation. linktr.ee/terrafirmanati… New York, NY Joined July 2022-
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Featuring Dr. Alan Shapiro, our Chief Strategy Officer and Co-founder!
Featuring Dr. Alan Shapiro, our Chief Strategy Officer and Co-founder!
TFN’s Executive Director will be presenting on April 3 (tomorrow) at the American Law at the Border symposium hosted by @USanDiegoLaw. Join us for his presentation at 3 pm EST! Zoom link: buff.ly/3PN8UR0 #immigrationjustice #advocacy
As Women's History Month concludes, TFN remains committed to uplifting women from all walks of life, this month and every month. Join us in celebrating the resilience, leadership, and strength of women as we work towards a more inclusive and equitable future for all. #WHM
We're grateful to have participated in the 2024 Gold Humanism Summit: The Person in Front of You. This summit embodies humanist principles in healthcare, aligning with TFN's dedication to supporting unaccompanied children and migrant families. Thanks to @GoldFdtn! #2024goldsummit
On this International Women’s Day, we celebrate immigrant women and their contributions, as well as all the women around the world who continue to inspire. #internationalwomensday #WomensDay2024 #IWD2024 #immigrantwomen #immigrantmothers #WomensRightsAreHumanRights
In honor of BHM, TFN celebrates the achievements of Black communities. As we reflect on their accomplishments, we recognize their contributions towards social justice, equality, and empowerment. Let us stand with them every month as we continue towards a more equitable society.
We lament these preventable deaths, which serve as a reminder of the dangers faced by those seeking a better life. It's time for us to come together and address the humanitarian crisis at our borders. Photo: The Conversation, Chandan Khanna, and AP Photo/Eric Gay
Terra Firma National proudly celebrates MLK Day, paying tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s profound impact on human rights. Join us today as we advocate for equality, justice, and unity, striving to create a brighter future for unaccompanied children and migrant families.
TFN is proud to have contributed to the @wrcommission policy brief on decreasing the ORR's dependence on congregate care. TFN is dedicated to improving the well-being of unaccompanied minors and migrant families. Read the policy brief here: buff.ly/3O1fYJb
TFN supports the Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act. It is a bipartisan bill that would allow would-be workers who have pending asylum applications to access their work permits. Contact your Congress member at: buff.ly/3tE1zLU Sources: buff.ly/48hePFx
Happy New Year from Terra Firma National! Thank you for supporting our mission this last year. We are so excited for what's in store for 2024!
As 2023 comes to an end, so does our Warm Welcome Holiday Giving campaign. Support immigrant children and families with Terra Firma National by donating before the New Year. Thank you all for your continuous support! The link is below. buff.ly/3BorvvP
Terra Firma National hosted our first Annual Benefit! A huge thank you to everyone who made it a success - our hosts at @dsrny, best-selling author @jzsalvipoet, artist Mary Ellen Carroll, our board members and staff, and our donors and supporters! Photo credit: Hatnim Lee #UIC
Wishing you and yours a warm and joyous holiday season! We are grateful for your continued support 💙 Happy Holidays from Terra Firma National! ❄️ ⛄ ❄️ #immigrantstories #allarewelcome #migration
Terra Firma has provided care for more newly arrived migrants this year than ever before! Due to this, many are in need of coats to stay warm this winter season. Consider making a donation to help give a warm welcome this holiday season. buff.ly/3BorvvP
Today is International Migrants Day 💜 Today and every day, children deserve dignity, regardless of immigration status. Join us in bringing healthcare & justice to newly arrived children and families. Donate at buff.ly/3BorvvP #uic #internationalmigrantsday #migrant
It's Human Rights Day, and the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adoption 🙌 This year's theme of freedom, equality, and justice for all resonates with our mission at TFN: healthcare and justice for immigrant children & families 💙 #humanrightsday
TFN couldn't be prouder of its Flagship Program in the Bronx, which is bringing healthcare directly to the shelters in which migrant families live. We can't do this work without your support. Donate and be a mission partner with the TF team. Donate at terrafirma.kindful.com/?campaign=1222…
Dr. Alan Shapiro, our Executive Director, participated in a roundtable discussion organized by the @ngomigration called, "Children in Migration and Access to Services in NYC." Terra Firma National is proud to be part of this discussion. #migrantchildren #advocacy #immigration
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Join us for an insightful session with keynote speaker Dr. Alan Shapiro, founder of @TerraFirmaNtl. He'll discuss "Migrant Health: Addressing Present Challenges for the Pediatric Population," followed by workshops, lunch, & medical student research awards! bit.ly/3toXTxe
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