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Tucson Samaritans: A Healing Presence In The Desert


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Want to learn or improve your Spanish speaking skills?  Click below for upcoming classes.​
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Spanish Language classes
Border Issues and Immigration Law

​Our work in the desert this year:                    As of 8/10/22   
This Month    This Year

​Field Trips to the desert           13               235
Water Gallons given out        208          2761
Migrants Encountered               68             237

Crosses placed                         2                76
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RECENT NEWS
88 migrants captured in Sasabe, 71 were unaccompanied children
By: Bivian Contreras
Posted at 6:40 PM, Aug 09, 2022
 
and last updated 2022-08-09 21:40:52-04TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN)  — A group of 88 migrants were taken into custody by Tucson U.S. Border Patrol Agents.
Officials say most of them were Guatemalan citizens.
The capture happened near Sasabe, Arizona.
Agents say out of the 81 children, 71 were unaccompanied.
A CBP spokesman told KGUN 9 that "unaccompanied children would be held by Tucson Sector for processing pending transfer to Health and Human Services/Office of Refugee Resettlement."
www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/88-migrants-captured-in-sasabe-71-were-unaccompanied-children



Over 50 Migrants Captured in Sasabe, only 1 Adult  Aug 7, 2022

Posted at 4:31 PM, Aug 07, 2022 
and last updated 2022-08-08 09:46:05-04TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — A group of 51migrants were taken into custody by Tucson U.S. Border Patrol Agents.

Officials say most of them were Guatemalan citizens.
The capture happened near Sasabe, Arizona.
Agents say there was only one adult in the group and the youngest was an 11-month-old child.
 www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/over-50-migrants-have-been-captured-by-tucson-agents

Migrants hit by 18-wheeler after fleeing traffic stop on Interstate 10
KOLD News 13 Staff - Thursday 8-4-2022
www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/migrants-hit-by-18-wheeler-after-fleeing-traffic-stop-on-interstate-10/ar-AA10jCTo
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The Most Surveilled Place in America
by Gaby Del Valle, The Verge  8.3.22
www.theverge.com/c/23203881/border-patrol-wall-surveillance-tech
The border's toll: Migrants increasingly die crossing into U.S. from Mexico

CONTRIBUTORS
Mica Rosenberg  Reuters
Kristina Cooke  Reuters
Daniel Trotta  Reuters
PUBLISHED
JUL 25, 2022
www.nasdaq.com/articles/the-borders-toll%3A-migrants-increasingly-die-crossing-into-u.s.-from-mexico​

 Tucson Samaritans Meetings
Tuesdays -   7pm
In person the 1st Tuesday of the month
Virtual meetings via zoom the other Tuesdays
Contact sam.southside@gmail.com for more information

Sister Organizations
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Ajo Samaritans 
http://www.ajosamaritans.com/  

Green Valley Samaritans 
​www.gvs-samaritans.org.
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Casa Alitas  www.casaalitas.org/

Casa De La Esperanza in Sasabe Mexico
 www.salvavision.org/sasabe/
PLEASE DONATE TO SUPPORT OUR WORK
Tucson Samaritans Wishlist
The list is updated frequently.  Right now we desperately need cans and packages of proteins so Tuna and cans of Chef Boyardee products are our highest priority!
Casa de la Esperanza Wishlist
Casa Alitas Item Donations List
YA BASTA! – ENOUGH!
ARIZONA COMMUNITIES SPEAK OUT AGAINST THE LIES AND MISINFORMATION
Political campaigns must stop their overt racism in their ads
TUCSON – Southern Arizona communities are appalled at the level of racism and abject lies around migration, and specifically, our US/Mexico border, being displayed by campaigns for political office. As members of community organizations, faith-based, labor, and social justice groups, we are deeply alarmed and concerned with the hate, bigotry and violence against our immigrant communities that have become a “must-go-to” political scapegoat.
Campaigns for elective office are expected to be about how to better our lives, from the on-going drought and other impacts of the changing climate, to the urgencies facing the public schools, yet these political campaigns have decided that migrant and Mexican-bashing is the key to their election. Blaming our brothers, sisters, and families, many of whom are fleeing dangerous situations created by our own government, has resulted in a convenient target to enhance their campaigns.
Without actual knowledge about the border nor of the rich, yet painful, history around the establishment of our current border, these narratives that demonize migrants and Mexicans have filled our television screens for over two months in the run-up for the primaries in August. Resorting to outright lies that we are being invaded, to frightening imagery, these political TV and sign ads have continued to poison the political discourse, damaging our community and our entire state. From the image of a woman locking her door in dark shadows while the narrator compares it to our border and eliciting fear, to shadowy imagery of people rushing the border, and the newest signs stating “no trespassing zone, violators will be prosecuted,” all elicit fear based on lies and xenophobia.
We call for an acknowledgment of the historic and continuing contributions made by immigrants who have answered the call for cheap labor for generations, providing the economic lifeline and cultural diversity that have enriched all of us.
We call on those who are running for office to speak out against bigotry and racism, and show respect for human rights to everyone including our immigrant communities.
We call on our elected officials in the city, county, and state offices to speak out as well and show their respect and support of immigrant communities, including the full protection of civil and labor rights. It is also very important that they oppose the continued militarization of our borderlands that causes great damage to the environment, harms Indigenous Peoples and directly causes hundreds of migrant deaths every year.
We call on people of conscience and those who care about justice in our community to rise up and resist the culture of hate, racism and bigotry and join us to organize and work for equality, justice and true democracy.
STOP THE HATE ADS NOW

You are welcome to take this statement to other organizations in Southern Arizona for endorsement. Just let us know so all the organizations can be listed as endorsers as the campaign unfolds.
ya_basta_v2.pdf

Scheduling a meeting with candidate Mark Kelly for late October 2022.  For more information contact sam.southside@gmail.com​

Recovered Human Remains report 
As of July 31, 2022
The number of migrant deaths reported by the Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner in July 2022 was 30.  Total deaths recorded since records began is 3939. 

Recently found individuals grouped by PMI (Post Mortem Interval):
  6 dead less than a day
  5 dead less than 1 week
  3 dead less than 3 weeks
  4 dead less than 5 weeks
  2 dead less than 3 months
1 dead less than 6-8 months

  9 dead more than 6-8 months
Total: 30

Updates for previous cases:
        8 individuals newly identified by name
(1493 cases remain unidentified)


Current Maps are available in our Learn More - Death In the Desert Tab

CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH CLASSES
Are you Interested in Learning or Improving your Spanish?  Border Community Alliance is having classes beginning in the fall.
Openings Still Available in our Fall Spanish Classes!
Openings are still available in all three of our Fall Spanish classes. And if you register on or before Sunday, July 31 you can save $15!

And if you would like to learn more about our classes and which class is right for you, you can register for our FREE Orientation Session, which will be held on Tuesday, August 23 at 4:00 PM.

Free Let's Speak Spanish Orientation Session: Tuesday, August 23
During this special online session, we will share how Let's Speak Spanish is different from many other language classes. You will learn how we structure each class, review some of our unique class materials, and experience how we make the online class environment inviting and fun. And most importantly, you will meet many of the experienced facilitators who host our small group sessions.

Beginning Spanish Conversation: 9 Tuesdays starting September 20
This class is designed for first timers and students needing to refresh their basic skills. Using structured conversation scripts and other learning aids, students will gain key language skills for useful in everyday conversation.

Intermediate Spanish Conversation: 8 Wednesdays starting September 21
This class is designed for students who have some previous experience but want to gain confidence in conversation. Through a combination of targeted grammar exercises and relevant conversation topics, students will gain experience in describing the people, places, and events that make up everyday conversation, mostly using the present tense.

Advanced Spanish Conversation and Grammar: 8 Thursdays starting September 22
This class is designed for students who have developed basic conversation skills but want to gain confidence in spontaneous conversation. Starting with a brief review of grammar concepts, students will apply those concepts by sharing stories and experiences with their classmates.

To learn more about each class and register: 
Please Follow This Link
And if you have any questions about the Fall 2022 BCS Spanish classes, please don’t hesitate to email the program coordinator, Jim Hoff, at jhoff@tegnos.org.l share how Let's Speak Spanish is different from many other language classes. You will learn how we structure each class, review some of our unique class materials, and experience how we make the online class environment inviting and fun. And most importantly, you will meet many of the experienced facilitators who host our small group sessions.

Samaritan COVID Precautions

Before going on a trip please review and agree to comply with these precautions.
Samaritan COVID Precautions

Volunteer Trainings are currently all on video.
To view training,  email sam.southside@gmail.com for access.
After you complete the training,
Email us again when you have completed them for the next step.
We require all volunteers to be vaccinated in order to protect each other and anyone we may encounter in the desert.