Humans of ICE is a community storytelling project dedicated to supporting immigrants detained by ICE in the Broome County jail in Binghamton, NY. Each week, volunteers organized by Concerned Residents of Greater Binghamton to visit the jail to meet with ICE detainees, listen to their stories, and learn about their needs and goals. The mission is to connect these individuals and their families with the resources they need, while also sharing their experiences (with their permission) with the wider community to foster understanding and guide advocacy efforts.
The need for this fund is urgent. Many ICE detainees face isolation, language barriers, and a lack of access to basic resources. Our volunteers are committed to providing support in any way we can—whether that means covering the cost of gas for volunteer visits, hiring translators and illustrators to help tell their stories, or securing legal representation for those in need. As we continue our work, we know that new and unexpected needs will arise, and we want to be ready to respond quickly and effectively.