We are very sad to report that another day worker was found dead yesterday in Palisades Park. A pastor had allowed a few of the workers to sleep for a few hours in the basement of the Rectory. On the following morning, the worker was found dead. According to the article by Monsy Alvarado (see below) the cause of death has not been determined. However he had been sleeping out-of-doors for some time, and also had alcohol issues and no health care. http://www.northjersey.com/story/news/bergen/palisades-park/2016/12/14/homeless-day-laborer-found-dead-pal-park-church-rectory/95446210/ Life in the U.S. is becoming ever more difficult for the people who have come here looking for a better life, or fleeing violence at home. When we ask them if they would rather be back in their home country than enduring these conditions, the answer is nearly always no. ... Read more