In the United States, migrant workers play a critical role in maintaining our economy, food supply, and societal vibrancy. Yet, many of them deal with a wide range of financial, legal, and health issues that threaten their ability to flourish. What’s more, many immigrants do not have access to some of the resources others take for granted.
Are you looking to help migrant workers in your community lead healthier, more fulfilled lives? Consider these tips and resources from Dr. Fantastic!
Fostering Health and Wellbeing
If you know migrant workers who are having trouble maintaining their health and wellbeing, get them in touch with local resources that can help.
- Look for food banks in your area where you can direct immigrants and volunteer your time.
- Find a recreation center in your community that can help immigrants stay fit and healthy free of charge.
- If a migrant worker doesn’t have a social security number or health insurance, help them access a local health clinic for free healthcare.
Learning About Resources
Much of helping others comes down to what you know. Take time to research the resources in your community so that you can lead migrant workers to get the assistance they need.
- Look to movements like Be Fantastic Today to find a wide range of charities, programs, and other resources that could benefit immigrants in your community.
- Find legal professionals and translators who can help immigrants navigate visa modifications, prevent deportation, and tackle other legal concerns.
- Learn about any national, state, or local financial assistance programs that benefit migrant workers.
- Help immigrants send money to their home countries without having to pay high fees. For example, migrant workers can easily send money back home to Mexico using a service like Remitly.
Getting Involved
One of the best ways to help migrant workers in your community is by volunteering your time, energy, and money to local organizations and movements.
- Research soup kitchens, homeless shelters, thrift stores, and other establishments where you can volunteer each week.
- Check your state’s Secretary of State website to locate registered 501(c) organizations in your area that could be worth donating to monthly.
- And don’t hesitate to support national and global efforts by various organizations that are making a significant impact on the humanitarian front!
There are practical ways to help migrant workers in our communities obtain a higher quality of life. Keep the tips and resources above in mind as you figure out how to help immigrants in your neighborhood thrive in their daily lives. Most of all, keep learning about the challenges they face so that you can direct your time and energy to causes that will make an impact!
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