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First Friends of New Jersey & New York upholds the inherent dignity and humanity of immigrants impacted by the immigration enforcement system. Through volunteer connections and direct support, we help people survive detention, gain freedom, and rebuild their lives.

Your generosity makes this work possible. Whether you make a one-time gift, join our monthly giving community, donate stock, mail a check, or give through Zelle or Venmo, thank you for standing with immigrants and their loved ones.

Make a gift today.

At First Friends of New Jersey and New York, we stand in solidarity with immigrants impacted by detention. We offer compassion, advocacy, and direct support to individuals navigating an unjust system—ensuring that no one faces this journey alone.

By joining First Friends’ Solidarity Circle, our monthly giving program, you provide consistent, reliable support that allows us to continue visiting, assisting, and advocating for those in detention and post-detention.

Why Give Monthly?

A monthly gift is one of the most impactful ways to support our work:

• Sustained Support – Your steady contribution ensures we can maintain visitation programs, provide emergency assistance, and advocate for immigrant justice year-round.
• Affordable & Flexible – Giving a small amount each month makes a big impact over time, and you can adjust or cancel at any time.
• Community & Connection – As a monthly donor, you become a Sustaining Friend, ensuring detained individuals feel seen, supported, and cared for.

What Your Gift Can Do:

• $15/month – Provides phone minutes for detained immigrants to stay connected with loved ones.
•  $30/month – Funds emergency commissary support for those in detention.
•  $50/month – Supports post-release assistance, including transportation back home.
•  $100/month – Helps sustain our visitation program and the First Friends hotline, ensuring that no one is forgotten.

Join Today: Your Friendship Brings Hope

Every month, your support makes a difference—offering hope, dignity, and tangible assistance to those who need it most.

Check box if you wish this gift to be recurring monthly

Gifts of appreciated stock are another meaningful way to support First Friends and may provide tax benefits. To make a stock gift, please use the information below.

Depository Trust Company (DTC) #: 0062
Account Name: First Friends of New Jersey and New York Corporation
Account #: 15262964
Brokerage: Vanguard

When a stock transfer is received, First Friends cannot access information identifying the donor. If you would like an acknowledgment, please notify us in advance of the number of shares or the amount of your gift at info@firstfriendsnjny.org or (908) 965-0455.

If you wish to make a contribution via check, please make checks payable to First Friends of New Jersey & New York and mail them to:

First Friends of New Jersey & New York
P.O. Box 120
West New York, NJ 07093

Donate with Zelle

To donate through Zelle, scan the QR code or search for the username FFNJNY.

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Donate with Venmo

To donate through Venmo, scan the QR code or search for @FFNJNY.

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Thank you for supporting First Friends of New Jersey & New York.

We appreciate your generosity and commitment to our mission.

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