Immigrant Beacon: Spring 2024
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Immigration is a hot topic, especially in an election year like this one. To help us remain grounded in justice this, we’ve compiled a list of five core truths to remember when reading and talking about immigration.
Executive Director Sue Roche reflects on the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Chickadeeds designs family-friendly volunteer events in support of community partners. This February, Chickadeeds collaborated with ILAP to host two events aimed at engaging young people in supporting Maine’s immigrant communities through welcoming and advocacy.
Maine becomes 19th state to establish an Office of New Americans, ILAP joins the #LetAsylumSeekersWork campaign to secure crucial work permit extensions, and we take action this election year. Plus, a deep dive on the Dedicated Docket policy.
ILAP is proud to support our clients, often working with people over the course of many years or providing support at a critical moment. Recently, ILAP celebrated case wins for a client from Cuba, a teen with severe mental health challenges, and a single parent whose private attorney dropped their case shortly before the final hearing.
ILAP announces our annual Volunteer and Community Partner Awards and shares gratitude for our wide network of volunteers, organizations, businesses, and advocates.
6,399 immigrants benefited from ILAP’s services in 2023. See the full impact of our work.
Do you have a Donor Advised Fund (DAF)? If you make a grant to ILAP and commit to spending down half the money in your DAF, ILAP will be eligible to receive matching funds from #HalfMyDAF.
Members of ILAP Board reflect on the importance of ILAP’s work and share their personal “mission moments.”