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Learn More about Immigration Issues

Click here to learn about Operation Streamline

Click here for press releases, immigration news, other resources

U of A research study: In the Shadow of the Wall: Family Separation, Immigration Endorcement and Security

News

Arizona Morgue Prepares For Migrant Deaths
ICE to probe 2 inmate suicides at Eloy detention center
John Carlos Frey: Over the Line: Why are U.S. Border Patrol agents shooting into Mexico and killing innocent civilians?

Coming Events

5/13   4 PM       Rally & Press Conference (AFSC):  at De Concini Federal Courthouse 
                        30th Anniversary of CCA (Corrections Corp of America)
5/15   7 PM       The Loft: Special screening of "Shattered" and post screening Q & A
5/18   6 PM       An evening with Byrd Baylor & Summer Team Sendoff
5/27 - 6/2:        The Migrant Trail: We Walk for Life
Through 10/19: A World Separated by Borders - Arizona State Museum

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Severe blisters are one of the most frequent medical problems we see in people crossing the desert.  Often the severity of blisters is like a severe burn on the sole of the foot.  It slows people down and they are unable to keep up with their group.  When left behind, they are at high risk of dying in the desert.  Good socks can prevent blisters. Thick socks are needed, preferably non-cotton; a breatheable blend of synthetic material or a combination of cotton and synthetics.  You can drop off new or clean socks at a Samaritan meeting or email info@tucsonsamaritans.org to arrange a drop-off time.  This can save a life.

Death in the Desert
Recovered Human Remains
(Tucson Sector Only)

171  Last Year                
  77  This Year through March
  14  April 2013  

 (reporting year starts in October) 
(data from Pima County Forensic Center)          
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Since July 1, 2002, Samaritans has been a voice of compassion, a healing presence in the Arizona desert. It is an organization comprised of  people of conscience and faith who render humanitarian aid to migrants in distress in the Tucson Sector of the Arizona/Mexico border.Samaritans is a mission of Southside Presbyterian Church. 

Upcoming Volunteer Trainings

JUN 2  2013          SUNDAY        1:30-5:00pm
JUL 7  2013          SUNDAY        1:30-5:00pm

Location: SOUTHSIDE PRESBYTERIAN  CHURCH 
Address: 317 W 23rd St. Tucson (22nd St & 10th Ave)
Bring yourself & a gallon of water
Questions? Call 520-549-8903

Samaritans Weekly  Meetings

EVERY TUESDAY @ 7pm
Location: Southside Presbyterian Church

Green Valley Samaritans

For information about Green Valley Samaritans, visit: www.gvsamaritans.org