Milwaukee Migrant Accompaniment Network
Supporting Migrant Communities in Greater Milwaukee
How the Fund Supports Migrants and Families
Funding may support a wide range of accompaniment efforts and direct services for migrant communities in the Milwaukee area, including:
- Emergency material assistance
- Legal support and immigration-related services
- Advocacy and community education initiatives
- Religious and spiritual accompaniment
- Transportation, housing, or basic needs support
- Community-building and outreach programs
As the network continues to grow, the mini-grant program may expand to additional communities across Wisconsin.
Partnership and Stewardship
The Milwaukee Migrant Accompaniment Network is a collaborative effort between JRS/USA, Casa Romero Renewal Center, and the Midwest Jesuit Province. Together, these partners are committed to ensuring that resources are responsibly stewarded and directed toward accompaniment efforts that respond to real community needs.
Apply for a Mini-Grant
Organizations, ministries, and community groups supporting migrants in the Greater Milwaukee area may apply for mini-grant funding through the Milwaukee Migrant Accompaniment Network.
Funds are allocated on a rolling basis and must support direct service efforts benefiting migrant communities.
To inquire about mini-grants or request additional information, please contact:
James Erler
Midwest Jesuit Province Office
umijer@jesuits.org
Ways Accompaniment Can Make a Difference
Accompaniment can help migrant families and individuals access practical support, trusted community connections, legal resources, pastoral care, and opportunities to participate more fully in local community life.
By supporting local ministries and organizations already walking with migrant communities, the Milwaukee Migrant Accompaniment Network helps strengthen a compassionate and coordinated response across Greater Milwaukee.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Milwaukee Migrant Accompaniment Network?
The Milwaukee Migrant Accompaniment Network is a collaborative initiative supporting migrant ministries and direct accompaniment efforts in the Greater Milwaukee area. The network helps fund organizations and ministries providing assistance, advocacy, education, legal support, and spiritual care for migrant communities.
How are donations used?
Donations are allocated on a case-by-case basis to support direct service efforts for migrant communities in Milwaukee and surrounding areas. Funding may support material assistance, legal aid, advocacy, education programs, and spiritual accompaniment.
Who manages the fund?
JRS/USA partners with Casa Romero Renewal Center and the Midwest Jesuit Province to help ensure that funds are responsibly stewarded and distributed to support meaningful accompaniment efforts.
Can organizations apply for funding?
Yes. Ministries, organizations, and community groups serving migrant communities in the Greater Milwaukee area may apply for mini-grant funding on a rolling basis.
What kinds of projects may receive support?
Supported efforts may include legal assistance, advocacy initiatives, educational programming, emergency aid, spiritual care, transportation support, housing-related assistance, and other direct services for migrant communities.
How can I support migrant accompaniment efforts in Milwaukee?
Individuals can support the network by making a donation to the Milwaukee Migrant Accompaniment Network Fund and helping local ministries and organizations continue serving migrant families and communities.
Support the Network
Your generosity helps strengthen accompaniment and compassionate response efforts for migrants and families navigating uncertainty, displacement, and transition in the Greater Milwaukee area.
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