you’re invited!
In celebration of Volunteer Appreciation Month, we invite you to join us this April for our Volunteer & Partner Appreciation Night!
The evening will feature ILAP’s Volunteer & Partner Award presentation and a screening of the film Abrazos.
This annual event is our small way of saying thank you to ILAP’s incredible partners and volunteers. Check out the impact of your work below!
When
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
5:00-7:30pm
Where
SPACE
538 Congress Street, Portland
RSVP
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Please email contact@ilapmaine.org with any questions!
about the event
VOLUNTEER & PARTNER AWARDS
Celebrate this year's awardees!
ILAP will present our 2023 Volunteer and Partner Awards. Each awardee will receive a plaque featuring the Adinkra symbol for Bravery, designed by Ebenezer Akakpo of Akakpo & Co.
ABRAZOS FILM SCREENING
Connect with ILAP’s mission!
A screening of Abrazos will follow the awards ceremony. The film tells the transformational journey of a group of U.S. citizen children who travel from Minnesota to Guatemala to meet their grandparents - and in some instances their siblings - for the first time.
LOCAL FOOD & DRINKS
Enjoy flavors from our favorite restaurants!
Try bites from local, immigrant-owned restaurants while connecting with others who are passionate about ILAP’s work. The SPACE bar will be open and your first drink is on us!
your impact
Together, we accomplished a lot in 2023:
ILAP provided direct legal support and education to 4,547 immigrants across Maine and impacted the lives of many more through systemic advocacy.
Pro bono attorneys donated 3,620 hours of their time on cases for asylum seekers and vulnerable immigrant youth, valued at $1,156,848. Mental health professionals volunteered their time to conduct evaluations to strengthen our clients' cases.
Our Asylum Assistance and Legal Orientation Project (AALOP) provided individualized screenings/legal consultations to 628 individuals and assisted 129 asylum applicants in preparing and filing asylum applications.
ILAP held 108 community events, attended by 2,233 immigrant community members and service providers.
ILAP endorsed 42 policy recommendation letters and joint public comments and became a founding member of the #LetAsylumSeekersWork national campaign, aimed at removing barriers to work permits for asylum seekers.
And more!
We couldn’t have done this all without you! To our partner organizations, language volunteers, pro bono attorneys, administrative, legal, and medical volunteers, board members, grassroots fundraisers, committee members, and supporters - thank you!
Event FAQ
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Doors will open at 5:00pm. When you arrive, there will be time to connect with other volunteers and partners over good food and drinks.
The event’s speaking program, including the presentation of the 2023 ILAP Volunteer and Partner Awards, will begin around 5:45pm. This will be followed by the screening of Abrazos. We expect the event to wrap up around 7:30pm.
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Yes please! We are asking everyone to RSVP by Sunday, April 21st.
We may have a waiting list, so please notify us if your plans change. You can find a link to cancel your registration at the bottom of this email. You can also notify us at contact@ilapmaine.org or 207-770-4499.
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ILAP strives to host inclusive events that are accessible and enjoyable for as many people as possible. We can arrange services, such as language and ASL interpretation or wheelchair assistance, based on needs and requests. If you have a preferred service provider, we will do our best to work with you to reach out and coordinate.
Please request interpretation and other accommodations when registering, or contact us at contact@ilapmaine.org or (207) 770-4499.
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There will be a variety of light appetizers, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.
The SPACE bar will include beer, wine, mixed drinks, and a selection of non-alcoholic options. Your first drink is on us!
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Downtown street parking is possible with a paid meter or the Passport Parking App, parking is free after 6pm.
The Spring Street Garage run by the City of Portland is the closest to SPACE. During Cross Arena events or if there is a full garage, SPACE recommends parking at the Elm Street Garage next to the Portland Public Library.
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ILAP is committed to keeping our community healthy and safe. We ask that you please stay home if you’re feeling unwell, and guests are welcome to mask during the event if they wish.
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Contact us at contact@ilapmaine.org or (207) 770-4499 at any time!
