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Churches offer aid to immigrant families in sanctuary effort
In East Oakland a posada at Primera Iglesia Presbyteriana Hispana highlighted a contemporary immigration story. Honduran family escape from gang violence portrayed amid thousands of unaccompanied minors arriving at the southwest border from 2013 to 2014. Local and state funds bolster legal aid, housing, and mental health support as faith groups organize sanctuary pledges and sponsorships.
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Oakland
Calif
TNS
Primera Iglesia Presbiteriana Hispana
United States
Honduras
el Salvador
Guatemala
US. Customs and Border Protection
California
Los Angeles County
Jerry Brown
Bay Area
San Francisco Board of Supervisors
Alameda County
East Bay
Pablo Morataya
East Oakland
Rene
Morataya
Maria de Jesus Martinez Luna
Martinez
Joseph Biden
Obama
East
San Salvador