Save Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians in the U.S.
January 9, 2026
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Advocacy
At Beyond Borders, we are inspired by the Haitian proverb “the rock in the water doesn’t understand the misery of the rock in the sun.” Today, we are asking you to stand with those currently in the “sun”—our Haitian friends and neighbors living right here in the U.S. under the threat of deportation. The clock is ticking. On February 3, 2026 Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti is set to terminate. If the administration does not act now, over 350,000 Haitian people will lose their legal right to work and face the terrifying of being forcibly returned to Haiti. Haiti is a beautiful country with a rich and vibrant culture that is, unfortunately, grappling with record-levels of displacement, food insecurity, and violence. Here’s how you […] Read Article
Family Graduation Celebration
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Volunteers & Friends
Thank you for accompanying a family in Beyond Borders’ Family Graduation Program. We are grateful for your generosity and your solidarity! You already know that all 161 […] Read Article
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