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Our organization has been recognized and awarded nationally for the impact and work we reflect in our community, and the accomplishments we have achieved for the immigrant community in New Jersey over the years. Currently, our struggles are advancing in campaigns that seek the protection of the rights we have as immigrants and human beings.<\/p> \n

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Wind of the Spirit is an immigrant resource center with 24 years of experience in New Jersey. Our mission is to educate, organize and mobilize the immigrant community and its allies for a just and dignified immigration policy within the framework of human rights. Our organization is composed of people of faith directly impacted by the phenomenon of migration, therefore, we promote solidarity and peace, recognizing our duties and rights. Since our founding in 2000, we have led many successful campaigns at the state and federal level, advocating for just, inclusive and equitable immigration policies. We approach the challenges faced by immigrants from a holistic perspective, striving to improve the quality of life in our communities by focusing on key areas such as jobs, health, education, and economic, environmental, social and racial justice. <\/p> \n<\/div> \n

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Derechos Humanos y Justicia para Inmigrantes<\/span><\/h3> \n

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\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWind of the Spirit, a Morris County faith-based organization, celebrated 25 years of immigrant advocacy on October 6 with a symbolic 25-kilometer walk from Madison to Newark, ending in a prayer vigil calling attention to federal immigration policies. Since 2000, the nonprofit has worked to educate, organize, and empower immigrant<\/p> <\/div>\n

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\n \n Josephine Ho Non-Profit Entrepreneurship Award 2023 <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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Wind of the Spirit and Diana Mejia (founder of WotS), an Immigrant Resource Center in Madison, founded more than\n20 years ago, was awarded the Josephine Ho Award for Non-Profit Entrepreneurship. This award goes to labor and non-profit organizations that support the economic growth of the state. In this case, WotS<\/p> <\/div>\n

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Wind of the Spirit and its founder Diana Mejia received the Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award 2022 for their hard work in the fight for justice for immigrants, marking a<\/p> <\/div>\n

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