Immigrant Families Together pay bonds for parents in detention on the US border so they can claim their children from camps
by Amy Mason in Bristol, England, United Kingdom
New target! £4500 will allow us to donate over 5000 dollars after platform/transfer fees are paid
A typical bond for an adolescent is 5000 dollars, which works out at £4122.90. Let's get a child or young person out of detention.
All the money raised will go to Immigrant Families Together
Immigrant Families Together (https://immigrantfamiliestogether.com/) is a volunteer run organisation so ALL the money you donate (minus platform fees) will go to paying bonds for migrants in detention and helping to reunite families, as well as other associated costs such as housing and transport for vulnerable people. This is an easy way for us to make a speedy, valuable difference. There's a video about their work here: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/how-these-moms-are-helping-reunite-immigrant-families
It's hard for people in the UK to work out how to help, but I've researched organisations, found a well regarded grassroots org, and managed to assemble a great selection of rewards in the hope we can make a difference!
If you don't see anything you like we also accept donations! We LOVE donations. Your reward will be a warm feeling + a hug when I see you.
Each reward (bar signed books) is priced at (approx) its commercial value. If you're able to pay more than that we would be EXTREMELY grateful. Please dig deep!
If you'd like to see images of any rewards please visit https://www.instagram.com/amycatem/
Many rewards are unique and were therefore hard to value. If you fancy something but it's out of reach financially (and hasn't gone after a week or two!) please get in touch and I can probably lower the price.
Crowdfunder only allows a ltd number of rewards so those that haven't sold quickly are being taken out while we try something else (we've had lots of offers!)
Those that are currently not listed as rewards are:
Manuscript read from Amy Mason (online)
Writing workshops for your community group/school (National)
Comedy workshop London
Feedback on your stand-up set from up-and-coming comics (online)
Ukulele workshop in Bristol
If you're interested in any of the above just get in touch and we can arrange for you to make a donation and get the reward anyway!
For admin reasons this fundraiser has to go in my name however ALL funds (minus platform fees) will be transferred to them. They are fully aware of (and grateful for) this fundraiser. If you'd like to confirm this please email them at [email protected]
Please note all rewards have been obtained in good faith (and most donors are trusted friends). My admin time is a bit limited (2 tiny children of my own!) so, once bought, I will put the person who has purchased the reward in contact with the person donating it, and leave you to it. However, if there is a problem you can't resolve please do get in touch with me asap and I will refund you.
If you have questions about a reward PLEASE email before purchasing and I'll try to find out the answer! Please also note the location of the rewards...some in Bristol, some in London, many online.
Thank you so so much for your generosity.
Amy
This project offers rewards in return for your donation. Please select a reward below.