You can help neighbors at risk of deportation by donating toward legal assistance for immigrants who qualify for asylum or other forms of relief. Having a lawyer makes it far more likely that they will successfully navigate the immigration system and remain with their families and our community.

• Attorney fees
• Fees to apply for asylum, renew work permits, or appeal a negative decision
• Costs related to translating documents and interpreting attorney/client meetings

Scroll down to make a tax-deductible* donation that supports VaRIST.

• • To send a check, make it payable to the Backbone Campaign and mail to: Backbone Campaign, PO BOX 278, Vashon, WA 98070. Be sure to write VaRIST in the memo line.

  • If you'd like to donate STOCK, please contact [email protected] 

  • Don't need the tax deduction? To avoid administrative fees, donations can be made directly to VaRIST.  They will not be eligible for a tax deduction. Please make your check payable to VaRIST and mail to VaRIST, PO Box 2726, Vashon, WA 98070.
    

Thank you for supporting the rights and dignity of Vashonites, no matter where they were born or how they arrived on our island. 

*Backbone Campaign, fiscal sponsor for VaRIST, is a 501c3 not for profit (EIN 93-1271427); donations made via Backbone Campaign are tax deductible, to the fullest extent of the law.