Supporting the well-being of migrants detained in the United States
funds distributed
detained migrants served
detention centers
states reached
Our Approach
Migrant Support Collective takes a dual approach to solving the issues that detained migrants face, through a combination of direct services and advocacy.
Direct Services
- Address detained migrants’ immediate, material needs, building trust and reciprocity that encourages participants to engage in advocacy efforts with us as a team.
- Serve as our first point of contact with detained migrants, functioning as a pipeline for our advocacy work.
Advocacy Programs
- Through cross-movement solidarity and intersectional analysis, address the systemic issues that lead to the need for direct services in the first place.
- Work towards long-term, systems-level change, building a future rooted in collective liberation and community-based systems of care.
Programs & Services
We are growing our programs and services to support detained migrants through dignity, connection, and care.
Library Program
Funding access to library materials, including books, journals, and writing supplies.
Art as Advocacy
Supporting creativity and self-expression, using art as a form of storytelling and advocacy.
LGBTQ+ Mental Health Initiative
Free mental health resources for detained LGBTQ+ migrants.
Advocacy Work: Data Transparency
Amplifying the stories of LGBTQ+ people in detention.
Our Community Partners
support the collective
As a completely volunteer-run mutual aid fund, we depend on your donations to keep us going. We invite you to be part of creating a world where migrants live free from the injustices of detention.