New England Justice for Our Neighbors

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New England Justice for Our Neighbors

A 501(c)(3) that provides free, expert legal aid to immigrants seeking humanitarian-based visas.

WHO ARE OUR NEIGHBORS?

• A young couple fleeing violence and political upheaval
• An abused woman whose husband, a U.S. citizen, threatens with deportation and separation from her children
• A father seeking to bring his wife and children out of a drought-stricken country
• An unaccompanied minor who “aged-out” of the system before receiving a decision on her case
• A disillusioned man whose hard

-earned money has gone to pay for faulty legal advice from those who take advantage of immigrants
• Victims of human trafficking

WHAT OUR VOLUNTEERS DO
Intake workers are the clients' first contact and gather the necessary information to determine the clients' situations
Interpreters assist with translation for those volunteers and clients who need help communicating
Volunteer attorneys receive training in immigration law and do initial assessments as well as follow-up visits with clients
Hospitality workers help with refreshments, provide child care, and greet clients
Case managers review files, make telephone calls, and collect documents to prepare cases for review by the supervising attorney.

08/25/2026

Meet Mariam, one of New England JFON’s most notable successful cases so far this year.

Mariam is the founder of a Ugandan nonprofit dedicated to youth education and civic engagement. Government authorities repeatedly raided her youth center, beat her and arrested her. She finally fled to the U.S. in June 2024 while under another active arrest warrant.

Upon arriving, she applied for asylum, but her attorney filed her initial petition without supporting documentation. The attorney then failed to appear at Mariam’s immigration interview, and Mariam, who suffers from PTSD and related memory difficulties, was left to explain her complex case alone. Her application was denied.

Mariam found New England JFON through the MACI program just two months before her final follow-up hearing in May 2026. Our legal team worked tirelessly alongside her to build a complete case. At the hearing, the judge quickly found her testimony credible after reviewing hundreds of pages of evidence, and, in an unusual move, the government waived its right to appeal — making the asylum grant final that day. Mariam is now building her new life in the U.S. while also continuing work with her Ugandan nonprofit. She hopes to reunite with her son soon so that he, too, can enjoy a life of safety and promise.

To learn more about Mariam, see our most recent newsletter: https://newenglandjfon.org/newsletters/

08/20/2026

Our staff is at the heart of the work we do.

From guiding clients through complex legal processes to providing support during uncertain times, our team shows up every day with compassion and commitment.

Read Adriana’s story in our 2025 Impact Report: https://issuu.com/nejfon/docs/new_england_jfon_2025_impact_report

08/18/2026

Immigration law can be complex. We’re breaking down key terms to help our community better understand how we serve our clients.

Visit our website for more information: https://newenglandjfon.org/

08/13/2026

While they may feel technical, changes in immigration law shape the daily lives of individuals, families, and communities.

Regardless of the latest policies, our team remains committed to providing trusted legal guidance and to accompanying our clients every step of their journey.

Visit newenglandjfon.org to learn more about our work.

08/06/2026

This latest grant will help ensure that more immigrants across Massachusetts can navigate their increasingly-complex immigration case with a trusted guide by their side.

This marks the fourth grant that we have received from the Foundation, and they have played a critical role in our growth over the last few years. We thank them for standing with our clients and for their ongoing partnership.

08/04/2026

From 2021 to 2025, the number of Massachusetts cities and towns we served increased by nearly 63%, allowing us to bring immigration legal services to more communities across the region. This change was driven partly by the introduction of remote services and partly by the addition of new programs. With our 2026 expansion of Advice & Advocacy, this number will continue to grow.

Our supporters make this growth possible, allowing us to help more immigrants across a growing service area. If you live in a town served by New England JFON, please consider making a donation today: https://donorbox.org/new-england-jfon-2.

07/30/2026

New England Justice for Our Neighbors has recently completed our first contract as a legal service provider for the Massachusetts Access to Counsel Initiative (MACI).

Through MACI, eligible Massachusetts residents facing deportation can be connected with free legal representation through a statewide network of trusted nonprofit organizations. By joining this initiative, New England JFON is expanding access to high-quality immigration legal services for even more individuals and families navigating one of the most momentous challenges of their lives.

We are grateful to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for stepping up when immigrants most need our help and look forward to continuing our partnership.

07/28/2026

New England JFON is celebrating a major milestone - we recently served our 2000th client!

New England JFON opened our doors in late 2012 in Maine and early 2013 in Springfield, MA, quickly expanding from there. We hope (and believe) that our founders would be both proud of and astonished by what we have become.

These 2000 clients were seen across all of our programs, from our original Advice & Advocacy to our newest program, MACI. They include unaccompanied youth, asylum seekers, and survivors of violence. 2000 people who left impossible conditions in hopes of finding safety and new roots and were accompanied on their way by our organization.

We are deeply grateful to the volunteers, partners, staff members, donors, and supporters who have all contributed to this achievement.

Here's to the next 2,000 clients and the futures we help build together.

Please celebrate with us by making a donation in their honor: https://donorbox.org/new-england-jfon-2

07/23/2026

We have recently expanded Advice & Advocacy’s service area! This map shows all clients served by New England JFON in 2025 (circles), the communities served through Advice & Advocacy in 2025, and the expansion area in blue. We are excited to make immigrant legal support even more accessible during these challenging times.

Explore our 2025 Impact Report to learn more about our programs and how we serve our immigrant neighbors: https://issuu.com/nejfon/docs/new_england_jfon_2025_impact_report

07/21/2026

At New England Justice for Our Neighbors, we believe everyone deserves access to trusted legal support regardless of their income.

Your support helps ensure that increasingly-vulnerable immigrants can navigate the complex immigration system, dramatically increasing their chances of a successful outcome.

Visit https://newenglandjfon.org/ to learn more.

Address

421 Common Street
Belmont, MA
02478

Telephone

+16178662552

Website

http://www.newenglandjfon.org/

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