Samaritans in Walker Canyon
How can you help?
Join us on desert trips
To do this, you first need to complete a training session with Samaritans that covers some history, first aid, safety, Border Patrol protocol, and other issues. (email info@tucsonsamaritans.org if you have questions )
Volunteer Trainings AT: SOUTHSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 317 W 23rd St. Tucson (22nd St & 10th Ave) WHEN: First Sunday of Every Month (check for holidays) Bring yourself and a friend - a gallon of water is always appreciated. Help migrants in Nogales Sonora. There is a need to help with phone calls, provide medical assistance, and help cash checks and receive money transfers. To volunteer for phone calls and medical assistance, email Dorothy Chao at kyplantmama@gmail.com. This is a No More Deaths organization focus. These positions require at least limited Spanish, and a passport so you can re-cross the border easily. Phone Calls Deportees often are deported to places they have never been, at all hours of the day and night. Sometimes they are young people who have lived in the USA most of their lives and have limited Mexican contacts and Spanish. Medical Aid Migrants often get injured on their journey, and often are not treated adequately when in custody. Requires medical background such as nurses, doctors, EMTs, etc. Check cashing and money transfers Migrants often arrive very short of money. They may have a prison check or debit card that is hard, if not impossible, to cash in Mexico. Or they may need to receive a money transfer from friends or relatives. Requires some fluency in Spanish. Being a notary in Arizona (training available) is not required, but very useful: it facilitates processing of prison checks, and can be needed for things like Custody Affidavits. |
 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.
Supplies of water, food packs, clothing, blankets, socks
Donations are constantly needed, from you, your friends, or any
organization you may be part of. (email info@tucsonsamaritans.org) Donations Money is always needed for any of a large number of ongoing needs: car repairs, gas, supplies, etc. |