During a particularly blustery spell this past January, Boston’s relentless winter chill posed an unexpected challenge for a group of determined students enrolled in our in-person English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) class. Thirty-four Haitian migrants residing at the Boston Rescue Mission were unable to attend classes, not due to a lack of motivation, but because they did not possess the essential winter gear for their commute. Recognizing this as an opportunity to put our faith into action in service to others, A Faith That Does Justice (AFTDJ) stepped in to assist them.
Driven by our deep commitment to supporting immigrant populations, AFTDJ allocated funds to purchase winter coats and gloves, ensuring the biting cold wouldn’t deter the students from future classes and providing them a little more comfort as they adjust to life in Boston. Last week, Brighid Tella, AFTDJ’s dedicated Director of Volunteers, personally delivered the coats and gloves to the Boston Rescue Mission. This vital gesture reflects AFTDJ’s commitment to creating paths out of marginalization, embodying our vision of faith in action.
Through programs like ESOL instruction and support for basic needs like food and clothing, AFTDJ works to ensure all people can have a fair share of the goods of God’s creation while also raising awareness about societal inequities facing marginalized communities.
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ESOL students posing with their new coats and gloves