“We are a nation of immigrants”: IINE Donors Share Why They Give

I believe, as a society, we need to protect and encourage those who are “less fortunate.” We all go through difficult times, and without the empathy and support of others, we can easily become lost. I have found that many people just need a little boost...

The U.S. is made better by blending nationalities, customs, opinions, lifestyles, and ideas. We are better when we come together as a society, learning from each other and sharing each other’s good times and bad times. 

Laurie Sorota, Refugee Youth Tutor

We are a nation of immigrants. The majority of people that come to our country do so in search of a better future and with the goals of integration, respect, and contribution. Those people deserve an expedient pathway to citizenship and the support of their communities. We hope this small gift helps to achieve that objective.

David Cianci, Owner of Union Coffee Co.

While Turkey is my motherland, I also feel at home in the U.S., and that has to do with how welcoming people are here. I was so impressed by how interested people were in me and where I came from when I first arrived in the U.S. There’s an openness to the world that is in the DNA of this country.  

For me, philanthropy is an opportunity to share my good luck with others—both in terms of contributing financially and also trying to pass along the warm welcome I received to new arrivals. 

Yesim Richardson, Board Member

Economists have been reporting for generations that immigrants benefit the U.S. economy by driving GDP growth, contributing billions in taxes, filling critical labor shortages in healthcare and agriculture—among other fields—fostering innovation, and creating jobs. 

My mother lives in a senior living community on Cape Cod, and over 70% of the health aides in her community are immigrants. Every time I take her to a medical appointment or to the hospital, we are received and cared for by medical professionals from every corner of the earth. I shudder to think who would care for the health needs of the elders in our society without these dedicated immigrants. 

Ellen Sullivan, Supporter

Please keep making good trouble.

Anonymous Donor in support of IINE’s federal lawsuits