An opportunity for faith communities to come together in a time of great need.

Across Massachusetts, thousands of Haitian immigrant families are facing profound uncertainty as changes in immigration policies threaten their legal status, employment, family stability, and sense of security. Many of these families are deeply rooted in local congregations, where churches have become places of refuge, hope, and community.

Now is a critical time for faith communities across Greater Boston to come alongside our Haitian neighbors in tangible and meaningful ways.

WelcomeNST, a nonprofit organization committed to supporting immigrant and refugee families, is inviting local churches to become Sister Churches by partnering with Haitian congregations throughout Greater Boston.

The vision is simple: connect congregations with resources and volunteers to immigrant-serving churches whose members are navigating significant legal and personal challenges. Together, we can provide practical assistance, build lasting relationships, and remind vulnerable families that they are not alone.

What Does Becoming a Sister Church Involve?

We are seeking congregations willing to make three manageable commitments:

1. Contribute $1,000 toward immigration legal services. These funds will help provide critical legal consultations and guidance to Haitian individuals and families.

2. Recruit 10–15 volunteers to assist with a Legal Consultation and Family Preparedness Day hosted at the partner Haitian church. Volunteers will help with hospitality, event logistics, and supporting participating families.

3. Build relationships that extend beyond a single event. Our hope is that these gatherings will create opportunities for ongoing friendship, encouragement, and practical support as individual family needs arise.

WelcomeNST will coordinate the legal resources, event planning, and logistics, making it possible for participating churches to have a meaningful impact without taking on the responsibility of organizing a new ministry initiative.

Why Now?

The challenges facing Haitian families are immediate, and the need for trusted community support is growing. Local Haitian pastors are working tirelessly to care for their congregations, but they cannot—and should not—have to carry this burden alone.

This is an opportunity to put our shared values of compassion, hospitality, justice, and love of neighbor into action.

Whether your congregation is large or small, established or newly planted, your church can make a meaningful difference.

Will Your Church Say Yes?

When communities of faith stand together, hope becomes tangible.

To learn more or explore becoming a Sister Church, please contact:

Kasey Dillon
WelcomeNST
kdillon@welcomenst.org

Together, we can ensure that our Haitian neighbors are met not with isolation, but with compassion, community, and hope.