KaiserEDU.org keeps a list of reports that relates to health care and immigrants in the United States. Many available as downloads.
The mission of the Asian American Justice Center is to advance the human and civil rights of Asian Americans through advocacy, public policy, public education and litigation.
Provides many services for immigrants such as interpreting services, adult ed classes for immigrants, advocacy efforts, and the National Immigrant Justice Center.
This Illinois coalition is dedicated to promote the rights of immigrants and refugees to full and equal participation in the civic, cultural, social, and political life of our diverse society. Good resources on the website, some a little old, but still very much worth a look. Many good programs are in place.
Tags: citizenship, Illinois
Topics: Building Community, Immigrant Integration, Immigrants, Immigration, Non-profit, Organization, Policy, Refugees
Topics: Building Community, Immigrant Integration, Immigrants, Immigration, Non-profit, Organization, Policy, Refugees
The Kentucky Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (KCIRR) is a grassroots educational and advocacy organization composed of individuals and organizations from around the state of Kentucky, and is dediated to promoting and defending the rights of all immigrants and refugees at the local, state, and federal levels.
We are individuals, community-based organizations, and leaders from diverse communities in Kentucky, working together for a just and humane society that recognizes the rights and contributions of immigrants and refugees.
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Little Village organizations, city officials, and residents gathered on the first anniversary of the violent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) action of April 24, 2007 to reflect on the destructive effects of immigration enforcement in our communities. Read More
Shortfalls in health take years off the lives of all Americans and hurt our nation's economy, according to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), which today announced the new Commission to Build a Healthier America. Read More
On January 15, Latinos Progresando celebrated their first decade. Here's a bit of history from their announcement email:
"In 10 years, we have grown from a one-person legal services operation to a vibrant community resource that serves the far-ranging needs of the Latino community with the help of a seven-member team and dozens of dedicated volunteers. Read More
Egal Shidad: Stories of Somali Health for Radio, TV and Classroom Use
The mission of the Confederation of Somali Community of Minnesota (CSCM) is to strengthen the capacity of Somalis in Minnesota to become contributing members of society while preserving their culture. Read More
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Emergency, Community and Health Outreach (ECHO) exists to ensure that people with limited English proficiency (LEP) receive life-saving health and safety information. A coalition of government, non-government, private and public agencies, ECHO partners work together to deliver information to immigrants, refugees and New Americans using multi-media formats including television, toll-free phone line (888.883.8831 in Minnesota), web site (www.echominnesota.org), streaming video and E-alert relay system with key leaders in the community connecting health, safety and ethnic agencies to health and safety resources. Read More
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partners.newroutes.org (grantee resources)
A national program of the