Just Neighbors 

Grant Recipient 2022

The Virts Miller Foundation awarded Just Neighbors a grant in the 2022 grant cycle that was used to provide legal services to people in Loudoun County. With the grant, they were able to help 47 clients from 14 different countries. The services allow families stay together, work legally, and get permanent legal status.

 

“The Virts Miller Foundation’s generous support has been pivotal for Just Neighbors in providing essential immigration legal services to Loudoun County residents, directly impacting nearly 200 family members from 14 different countries. Between July 2022 and June 2023, we assisted 47 clients, including six children, helping them secure work authorization, permanent legal status, and protection from deportation. Our efforts extend beyond individual cases, as we’ve also conducted educational presentations for over 300 people, including a significant legal clinic at Robey High School, which benefitted ten student families. This support was critical, especially as county funding was initially unavailable, and continues to be essential given that current funding meets only a fraction of the demand. We are profoundly grateful for the foundation’s role in enabling us to keep families united and informed of their legal rights.”

-Erin McKenney