Rolla, Missouri (Phelps Co.)

Abide in Love Rolla is the founding community of Abide in Love and remains rooted in care for immigrants detained in the Phelps County Jail. Our work began in response to the death of Brayan Garzón-Rayo, who died while held in custody in our Phelps County—a moment that called our community to witness, accompaniment, and sustained action.

Today, Abide in Love Rolla serves as pen pals to individuals detained in Phelps County, provides care packages, and offers support to families navigating detention, separation, and uncertainty. The care package and pen-pal systems now used across Abide in Love affiliates were first developed here, in response to local need and lived relationship.

While our primary focus remains Phelps County, Abide in Love Rolla also serves as the organizational home of Abide in Love. Our executive board provides guidance, infrastructure, and support to affiliates in other counties and states, helping extend this work while remaining grounded in the values and practices that shaped our beginnings.

  • Contact your loved one in Phelps County Jail (Rolla, MO) using the app below:

    • Lawyer Referrals
      This is a compiled this list of attorneys to equip immigrant families in the region with options. Not all offer free or reduced cost services. The names are well-known and respected by many, but this list is not an endorsement. Families should explore multiple options and make the best, informed decisions for themselves and their unique situations.

    • Rapid Response Coalition
      A Rapid Response Coalition is a network of community organizations and volunteers who respond quickly when immigration enforcement activity is reported. Through a shared hotline, trained volunteers help verify what is happening and connect individuals and families to legal guidance and support services, so they are not left alone during moments of fear or uncertainty.

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