Across New York City, there’s a quiet but urgent crisis. Children are arriving in the U.S. alone, and are now racing against the clock to secure legal protection before they turn 21. Without it, they risk incarceration or deportation to countries that they've barely escaped.

Families are arriving with nothing but the clothes on their back. In the recent climate, even those here and established face the risk of the parent/breadwinner being detained and their children left to fend for themselves.

Gay, Lesbian and Trans kids are arriving without any resources We can help connect them to community.

A grassroots network is stepping up to change that story. Volunteers, most of them everyday New Yorkers, are serving as “mentors” to guide these kids through the daunting immigration court system. The mentors serve as steady, trusted adults who walk with them into courtrooms, help them connect with pro bono lawyers, offer general life guidance, and basically make sure the kids aren’t left to navigate New York City and the system alone.