Many of us have been deeply troubled by the recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation conducted in Princeton on July 24, 2025. The reports of masked ICE agents stopping Hispanic residents on their way to work, demanding documentation, and detaining at least 15 individuals have caused significant concern throughout our community. We share in the widespread condemnation of these actions, which stand in stark contrast to our shared covenant to welcome and value our immigrant neighbors.
In response to this distressing event and at the request of our trusted community partners, Nassau Presbyterian Church is establishing a Neighbor Fund. This fund will serve as a vital resource for families and individuals directly impacted by these detentions. The purpose of the Neighbor Fund is to provide support for legal expenses and other essential needs families may face during this challenging time. We are actively working with trusted community partners to establish a clear and equitable review process for all requests for assistance.
We are pleased to announce that Nassau’s Mission & Outreach Committee has voted to seed the Neighbor Fund with $20,000. This initial contribution reflects our profound commitment as a church to put our faith into action by standing in solidarity with our immigrant neighbors and uphold the values of compassion and justice that are central to our faith.
We invite you to prayerfully consider making a contribution to the Neighbor Fund. Your generosity will directly support our neighbors in need and demonstrate Nassau’s resolve to build a community where all are welcomed and respected. You can give to the Neighbor Fund through the Give Now page on the Nassau website or include “Neighbor Fund” in the memo line of a check mailed to the church.
Let us continue to pray for all those affected by these events and work together to build a more just and compassionate community for everyone.