What We Do
The mission of Samaritans is to save lives and relieve suffering in the Arizona borderlands. The conditions at our border have changed since our founding in 2005 and yet we are still focused on this same mission. We accomplish our mission through the six main activities below. This would not be possible without a myriad of volunteer Samaritans. If you are a new volunteer Samaritan, we strongly encourage you attend the Samaritan Training on the first Sunday of each month from 1:30 - 5:00 p.m., at Southside Presbyterian Church, 317 W. 23rd Street, Tucson, AZ. Here's a brochure telling more about us.
Desert Searches and Wall TripsSearch teams witness the desert when driving the backroads. Samaritans offer water, food, clothes and first aid to anyone suffering from heat stroke, severe cold, dehydration, exhaustion or injuries. We call 911 or Border Patrol for those needing major medical help.
Samaritans converse with Border Patrol agents, hunters, birders, ranchers, humanitarian aid volunteers, biologists, migrants and militia. Prepare for a Search by reading What to Expect on a Desert Trip. |
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El ComedorEl Comedor/Kino Dining Hall, an aid center for migrants in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico provides two meals a day to migrant men, women and children at all stages of their journeys; some are deportees and many are seeking asylum. Many are experiencing life-altering choices. Once a week, we help serve meals and converse with migrants. First aid is available.
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Migrants' Court PoceedingsSamaritans regularly witness and report on migrants' court proceedings at the U.S. Federal Courthouse in Tucson.
We witness court on Mondays and Wednesdays. Contact Katrina or Sara on the Contact Us page, so you can go with them and get more out of your experience. |
CommunicationsThe Communications Group meets after the biweekly Samaritan meeting. It's a great time for newcomers to ask questions and get connected.
We also:
We spread the word and encourage others to share opinions and experiences through:
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