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20 Years of Justice: GAIN ' s Taste of the World Raises $ 400K For Immigrant Rights
EREKA HOLLINGS Law Student hollingse @ cooley. edu
For two decades, the Georgia Asylum and Immigration Network( GAIN) has stood firmly on one belief: justice should not be reserved for the few. Since 2005, this nonprofit has provided free legal services to immigrants and asylum seekers in Georgia, even as political tides shift and humanitarian protections waver.
This year, GAIN marked its 20th anniversary with its annual Taste of the World fundraiser, an evening filled with global cuisine, community spirit, and a shared commitment to justice. More than 370 attendees helped raise over $ 400,000 in unrestricted funds. These donations do more than keep the lights on, they allow GAIN to say“ yes” to those in urgent need, pivot quickly in moments of crisis, and launch bold, innovative strategies to make legal services more accessible and equitable. and legal protections are unraveling, unrestricted giving allows us to show up, especially when no one else can,” said GAIN’ s leadership.“ It’ s not just charity; it’ s an act of courage.”
As GAIN looks to the future, the support from events like Taste of the World ensures that immigrants seeking safety in Georgia don’ t just survive, they find a place to belong.
To learn more or support GAIN’ s work, visit www. georgiaasylum. org.
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