Standing With Montclair Families When it Matters Most

A community-powered model of legal guidance, emergency support, and dignity.

In Montclair, immigrant families live with daily uncertainty. The threat of detention or sudden legal action turns ordinary routines—work, groceries, school—into sources of fear. When parents feel unsafe, children feel it too. Instability at home follows students into the classroom, affecting their sense of security and ability to learn.

A Foundation of Trust

For five years, MFEE has built deep relationships with more than 130 immigrant families. Families turn to us not only for resources, but for reassurance. The MFEE Immigrant Care & Counsel Fund expands this work to provide access to legal guidance, emergency support, and coordinated community care when it matters most.

What the Fund Provides

Legal Guidance: Limited-scope analysis and representation at critical stages by experienced nonprofit immigration attorneys.
Emergency Support: Rapid assistance for rent, groceries, and essential needs when detention or fear destabilizes a household.
Community Coordination: A volunteer network helps families safely reach work, school, and medical appointments.

Why This Matters Now

The immigration system often treats people as case numbers rather than parents, workers, or neighbors. Early guidance and steady support reduce trauma, protect children, and preserve family stability. Even when families have no legal remedies to remain in the country, they gain clarity, preparation, and someone to turn to when fear strikes.

Stand With Montclair Families

Every contribution - large or small - strengthens legal access, sustains emergency relief, and surrounds families with the care of a community that refuses to look away. In a moment defined by uncertainty, you can help provide steadiness. In a system that often feels dehumanizing, you can help restore dignity.

Consider becoming a monthly donor to provide reliable, ongoing support and ensure that no family in our community faces this moment alone.

MFEE Immigrant Care and Counsel Fund

By Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence

MFEE Immigrant Care and Counsel Fund

Fear doesn't have to be faced alone - standing with Montclair families in crisis