West Orange Aiding Neighbors
WOAN is dedicated to building a strong community with neighbors who take care of each other. We believe in the human dignity of all and this truth fuels our desire to respond to the needs of our local community. We deeply understand that joy and resistance go hand in hand, and taking action is the next right step. Our goal is to serve as a hub for neighbors to work together, find resources, and move the needle toward justice and peace. We are so glad you’re here!
Our main focus right now is welcoming anyone who is interested into our active working groups, each focused on a different initiative. Please fill out this interest form and we will get you in touch with the group facilitator. The needs of our neighbors will continue to evolve… and we will shift and change as needed. Again, thank you for being here!
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join our email community and get plugged in
We’ll send weekly emails to let you know what we’re working on and how you can get involved.
Email woan2026@gmail.com and ask to be added to the email list and/or the signal chat
current woan projects
how you can make an impact RIGHT NOW
Wondering how to get started and what you can do to help? Explore some of these opportunities to help us support our neighbors and build a stronger community together.
join a group
We are organizing groups to strategize about ways we can solve the problems facing our community.
To join a group, please fill out this form and we will connect you with the group facilitator.
ICE-Out Resolution in WO
We want to pass a resolution in West Orange to prevent ICE (or other DHS agencies) from using town property in their operations and create safe spaces for people to use our public resources.
Donate to Families in Need
Donate directly to immigrant families and people who need your help.
(This is a donation list compiled from individuals in need and local organizations and is not officially affiliated with WOAN.)
Donate to the Detainee Commissary Fund
Detainees in immigrant detention facilities are often given inedible or moldy food and have no communication with the outside. This fund helps detainees buy food and essential goods, as well as money to put into phone accounts so they can communicate with their loved ones.
contact us
If you have a need or know someone who has a need, please contact us.
Su usted tiene una necesidad o conoce alguien que tenga una necesidad, por favor contáctenos.
Please contact us so we can help you and the people you know get the resources you need.
Contact us at woan2026@gmail.com
Do you know or speak spanish?
We’re looking for people who can translate materials into Spanish and assist as translators during visitations at ICE detainment facilities. If you can help, please let us know.