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Sanctuary: Keeping Families Together
What Does Sanctuary Look Like Today?
Sanctuary is a sacred tradition rooted in love, protection, and justice. Across history, sanctuary has meant:
- Sheltering freedom seekers through the Underground Railroad
- Supporting Central American refugees in the 1980s
- Protecting mixed-status, undocumented, and immigrant families facing deportation today.
Today, Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity is part of the National Sanctuary Movement, which organizes Sanctuary Congregations and Sanctuary People to protect immigrant neighbors from detention, deportation, and family separation. We stand in solidarity, offering support, services, and advocacy—regardless of immigration status.
Ways to Practice Sanctuary
Sanctuary is more than a place—it’s a movement. Every congregation and individual can take action in ways that align with their skills and capacity:
💛 Deportation Defense
💛 Housing & Safe Spaces
💛 Accompaniment & Legal Support
💛 Advocacy & Public Witness
Download a printable PDF of our IM4HI Sanctuary One Pager:
Explore tools, guides, and ways to take action: 🔗 Sanctuary People Resources
Why Sanctuary Matters Now
In light of the new administration’s stance on immigration and deportation, it is more important than ever for faith leaders, activists, and communities to stand in solidarity. We condemn ICE’s heartless raids and continue to oppose policies that separate families and exclude immigrants.
Read our latest press release on the revocation of sensitive locations and our commitment to immigrant justice.
Support the Movement
Your donation is an act of solidarity, sustaining sanctuary efforts and legal support for the most vulnerable. It also honors directly impacted leaders who dedicate their time and expertise to supporting faith allies.
💛Donate today at https://bit.ly/donatetoIM4HI
Upcoming Sanctuary Events & Actions
📢 On Wednesday February 19th, from 11am-1:30 pm PST in San Francisco, we invite you to join us for an Interfaith Sanctuary Press Conference, Procession, and Vigil.
Download a printable PDF in English and Spanish of our flyer:
🌟 Our IG Live Series is back! Join us for the launch of Reaffirming Sanctuary: Loving and Protecting Our Communities with IM4HI’s Executive Director, Rev. Deb Lee, as we dive into the emerging new Sanctuary Movement. Tune in this Thursday, Feb 6 at 11 AM PST @im4humanintegrity on IG Live! Stay tuned for more episodes to come!
Stay Connected
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Together, we can make a meaningful impact and stand in solidarity with those who need sanctuary the most. Join us in reaffirming our commitment to protection, justice, and collective care!
San Francisco Sanctuary Movement: a Short History
From Theo Rigby of iNation Media. A short documentary on the history of Sanctuary in San Francisco, made on the 30th anniversary of the Sanctuary Movement.
Feature Film: Si Pudiera Quedarme
Watch the documentary Si Pudiera Quedarme by Theo Rigby of iNation Media.
Sanctuary Movement as a Response to Recent Raids
How to support the Sanctuary Movement from Auburn Seminary.