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All We Want Is Love
“All We Want Is LOVE” aims to fight the injustice of modern day slavery through education and liberation. We want to rid the response of “I didn’t know” to the question of modern day slavery, especially in the United States.”
300 Rampart St.
Charlotte, NC 28203
(704) 625-6263
http://www.allwewantislove.org/
American Civil Liberties Union of NC
“Our mission is to preserve and defend the guarantees of individual liberty found in the North Carolina Constitution and the US Constitution, with particular emphasis on freedom of speech, freedom of association, freedom of religion, equal protection under law for all people, the right to privacy, the right to due process of law, and the right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure.”
PO Box 28004
Raleigh, NC 27611
(919) 834-3466
http://www.acluofnorthcarolina.org/
American Friends Service Committee (Greensboro Office)
The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is a Quaker organization that promotes lasting peace with justice, as a practical expression of faith in action. Drawing on continuing spiritual insights and working with people of many backgrounds, we nurture the seeds of change and respect for human life that transform social relations and systems.
529-D College Rd.
Greensboro, NC 27410
(336) 854-0633
carolinas@afsc.org
http://afsc.org/office/greensboro-nc
American Immigration Council
“The Immigration Policy Center (IPC) is the research and policy arm of the American Immigration Council. IPC’s mission is to shape a rational conversation on immigration and immigrant integration. Through its research and analysis, IPC provides policymakers, the media, and the general public with accurate information about the role of immigrants and immigration policy in U.S. society.”
1331 G St. NW, Suite 200
Washington, D.C., 20005
(202) 507-7500
http://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/
Amexcan (Association of Mexicans in North Carolina)
“The mission of the Association of Mexicans in North Carolina (AMEXCAN) is to promote the active participation of Mexicans and Latinos in their new communities and encourage the appreciation, understanding, and prosperity of the Mexican and Latino community through cultural, educational, and leadership activities.”
PO Box 2744, 261 Belvoir Hwy
Greenville,NC 27834
(252) 757-3916
http://www.amexcannc.org
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Carolina Refugee Resettlement Agency
“The Carolina Refugee Resettlement Agency (CRRA) believes all refugees and asylees deserve the chance to begin successful new lives in the United States. CRRA’s mission is to enable our clients to become self-sufficient and contributing members of American society by (1) providing resettlement services to refugees and asylees who are escaping violence, persecution, and repression, without regard to their race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group and (2) connecting refugees and asylees to other service agencies in the Charlotte area.”
5007 Monroe Rd, Suite 101
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 535-8803
http://www.carolinarefugee.org
Catholic Charities of Raleigh
“As the charitable outreach arm of the Diocese of Raleigh, the mission of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh is to respond to the Gospel mandates of Our Lord Jesus by performing corporal works of mercy.”
•Additional locations found in: Burgaw, Burlington, Cary, Durham, Hertford, Fayetteville, Goldsboro, Greenville, New Bern, and Wilmington
3000Highwoods Blvd. Suite 128
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 790-8533
http://www.catholiccharitiesraleigh.org/
Catholic Social Services of Charlotte
“We are a non-profit social service organization following the teachings of the Catholic Church. We offer services and programs in the following: Burial Assistance, Counseling, Family Enrichment including Elder Ministry, Natural Family Planning and Respect Life, Food and Clothing, Pregnancy Support, Adoption, Foster Care, Teen Parenting, Refugee Resettlement and Assistance, Immigration, Translations, Social Concerns and Advocacy including CCHD & CRS, Education, Public Policy and Office of Economic Opportunity.”
•Additional locations found in: Asheville, Greensboro, Murphy, and Winston Salem
1123 S. Church St.
Charlotte, NC 28203
(704) 370-3262
http://www.ccdoc.org/
Centro Hispano
“The goal of Centro Hispano is to support the rapidly growing number of Hispanic students applying, attending, and completing degrees at UNCW. We promote opportunities that broaden understanding and appreciation of diverse Hispanic cultures and offer resources, such as support networks, that maximize the success of each student. Our initiatives include establishing local service-learning internships and volunteer opportunities, linking students with professional mentors, and most importantly, providing a place where every student feels at home while striving for success.”
UNC Wilmington
601 s. College Rd.
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 962-3000
http://www.uncw.edu/centroHispano/index.html
Centro Latino Catawba County
“Centro Latino of Catawba County is located in the offices of MI CASA Servicios Hispano Latino, also a community-based organization. Centro Latino is staffed by Nilda Cardenas de Lara, a BIA-Accredied Representative with more than 24 years of experience. Ms. Cardenas de Lara represents clients at USCIS interviews and before the Immigration Court. Centro Latino provides high quality legal services and social services at low cost. They also provide transportation to immigration for biometrics appointments and other social services to empower the Spanish-speaking immigrant community.
1705 Link Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
(336) 722-7040
http://www.immigrationadvocates.org/nonprofit/legaldirectory/organization.516031-Centro_Latino_of_Catawba_County
Centro Latino Hickory
“Catawba County Hispanic Ministry provides a Christian response to critical needs of Latinos in Catawba Valley and seeks to bridge the cultural gap between Spanish and non-Spanish speaking members of our community through education, advocacy and outreach programs.”
306 14th Street S.W.
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 330-0477
http://www.centrolatinohickory.com/
Chiva
“The CHIVA is a school bus that will be transformed into a mobile workshop space for creativity, community organizing, and opportunities. In an effort to overcome transportation challenges, the CHIVA TOP Project aims to bring on the spot services, educational opportunities and multicultural activities to different neighborhoods and communities in Western North Carolina. The CHIVA TOP Project will be a community “tool” to help neighbors creatively access resources, entertainment, and build community.”
Contact:
Chivatop@gmail.com
(828) 484-1212
http://www.chivatop.com/
Church World Service – Immigration and Refugee Program
“ CWS-RDU opened its doors in 2009 and continues to welcome refugees and immigrants from around the world into lives of freedom, hope, and opportunity in the Triangle by connecting them with community resources and social services. In order to meet their immediate needs as well as promote long-term self-sufficiency, CWS-RDU provides clients with case management services, immigration legal services, English classes, and assistance with employment. We are heartily supported by volunteers and community partners to assist us in welcoming refugees and immigrants to the Triangle.”
112 S. Duke St, Suite #4B
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 680-4310
http://www.cwsrdu.org
Coalicion de Organizaciones Latino Americanas
“The Coalición de Organizaciones Latino-Americanas (COLA) connects, strengthens and organizes communities to take action for immigrants’ rights in Western North Carolina. COLA strives for inclusive communities with justice, freedom, and equality for all.”
610 Haywood Rd.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 713-5124
http://www.colawnc.org/en/index.php
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El Centro Hispano
“El Centro Hispano (ECH) is a 501 (c) (3) grassroots community based organization dedicated to strengthening the Hispanic/Latino community and improving the quality of life of Hispanic/Latino residents in Durham, Carrboro, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas. We accomplish our mission through service, education and community organizing.”
600 East Main St.
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 687-4635
http://www.elcentronc.org
El Pueblo, Inc
“El Pueblo envisions a just and equal community where all are respected, valued, and engaged. El Pueblo’s mission is for Latinos to achieve positive social change by building consciousness, capacity, and community action.”
2321 Crabtree Blvd. Suite 105
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 835-1525
http://www.elpueblo.org/
Elon University School of Law, Humanitarian Immigration Law Clinic
“Elon University School of Law established the Humanitarian Immigration Law Clinic in December of 2010, allowing students under the supervision of law faculty to provide free legal services to low-income refugees and asylum seekers in North Carolina.”
Elon University School of Law
PO Box 5848
Greensboro, NC 27435
(336) 279-9299
https://www.elon.edu/e/law/academics/clinics/immigration-clinic.html
Episcopal Farmworker Ministry
“Episcopal Farmworker Ministry responds to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their families, and actively supports opportunities for them to become self-directive. We seek to minister to farmworkers in three principal ways (1) through direct services, (2) through development and support of programs that work towards the empowerment of farmworkers and (3) by encouraging leadership development, advocacy, and education aimed toward a systematic change of agricultural policy at local and state levels.”
2989 Easy St.
Dunn, NC 28334
(910) 567-6917
http://episcopalfarmworkerministry.org/
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Faith Action International House
“Faith Action International House serves and walks with thousands of our newest immigrant neighbors while educating and connecting our diverse community across lines of culture and faith – turning strangers into neighbors! Our goal is to help Greensboro become a model multicultural, interfaith and immigrant-friendly city, and to share our experience with other communities at this urgent time in our nation’s history.”
705 N. Greene St.
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 379-0037
faithaction.org
Farmworker Justice
“Farmworker Justice is a nonprofit organization that seeks to empower migrant and seasonal farmworkers to improve their living and working conditions, immigration status, health, occupational safety, and access to justice. We work with farmworkers and their organizations throughout the nation. Based in Washington, D.C, Farmworker Justice was founded in 1981. In 1996, Farmworker Justice became a subsidiary corporation of National Council of La Raza, the nation’s largest constituency-based Hispanic civil rights organization. Farmworker Justice maintains an independent Board of Directors and 501(c)(3) status as a charitable corporation.”
1126 16th St. NW. Suite 270
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 293-5420
https://www.farmworkerjustice.org/
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International House
“We offer foreign-language conversation hours, cultural events, an international book club, citizen diplomacy programs, an international women’s group, language classes, free citizenship workshops, legal services for low-income immigrants, and much more.”
1817 Central Avenue, Suite 217
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 333-8099
http://www.ihclt.org
Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project
“The North Carolina Justice Center is the state’s preeminent voice for economic, social and political justice. As a leading progressive research and advocacy organization, our mission is to eliminate poverty in North Carolina by ensuring that every household in the state has access to the resources, services and fair treatment it needs to achieve economic security.”
224 S. Dawson St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 856-2570
http://www.ncjustice.org
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Justice Matters
“Justice Matters is a non-profit Christian organization that provides empowering legal services to our low-income neighbors, mobilizing legal professionals and law students to invest their resources in our community for the common good.”
PO Box 199
Durham, NC 27702
(919) 794-7511
http://justicemattersnc.org/
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Latin American Coalition
“La Coalición is a community of Latin Americans, immigrants and allies that promotes full and equal participation of all people in the civic, economic and cultural life of North Carolina through education, celebration and advocacy. La Coalición envisions a diverse and vibrant North Carolina which embraces, supports and respects people of all cultures and backgrounds”
4938 Central Ave, Suite 101
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 531-3848
http://www.latinamericancoalition.org/
Legal Aid of North Carolina – Battered Immigrant Project
“Legal Aid of North Carolina is a statewide, nonprofit law firm that provides free legal services in civil matters to low-income people in order to ensure equal access to justice and to remove barriers to economic opportunity. We help individuals, families and communities with legal problems affecting basic human needs, such as family, housing, education, employment and income.”
•Additional locations found in: Ahoskie, Asheville, Concord, Durham, Fayetteville, Gastonia, Greensboro, Greenville, Morganton, New Bern, Pembroke, Pittsboro, Raleigh, Sylvia, Wilmington, Wilson, and Winston Salem.
1431 Elizabeth Ave.
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 971-2621
http://www.legalaidnc.org/
Legal Services of Southern Piedmont – Immigrant Justice Program
“Legal Services of Southern Piedmont’s mission is to ensure a full measure of justice for those in need. LSSP provides a wide range of civil legal assistance to eligible low-income persons in the Charlotte metropolitan area and west-central NC. LSSP accomplishes its mission through a variety of legal advocacy strategies including individual advice and representation, community education and outreach, representation of groups, self-help remedies, collaboration with other agencies, community economic development, legislative and administrative advocacy, and impact litigation.”
1431 Elizabeth Ave.
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 376-1600 (English)
(800) 247-1931 (Español)
http://www.lssp.org
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Muslim American Society Immigrant Justice Center
“Our mission is to work for solidarity in our community by welcoming the stranger, but also to help the community to understand the stranger. We recognize the inalienable right of all persons to human dignity. MASIJC provides comprehensive immigration legal services to low income immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.”
455 Swiftside Dr. Suite 102
Cary, NC 27518
(844) 462-7452 ext. 801
http://masraleigh.org/
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National Organization for Women
“NOW’s purpose is to take action to bring women into full participation in the mainstream of American society now, exercising all privileges and responsibilities thereof in truly equal partnership with men. This purpose includes, but is not limited to, equal rights and responsibilities in all aspects of citizenship, public service, employment, education, and family life, and it includes freedom from discrimination because of race, ethnic origin, age, marital status, sexual preference/orientation, or parenthood.”
1100 H. St. NW. Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 628-8669
http://www.now.org/
2912 Highwoods Blvd.
Raleigh, NC 27611
http://www.raleighnow.org/
NC Immigrant and Refugee Right Project
“The North Carolina Justice Center believes everyone deserves fair treatment, regardless of race, ethnicity, or country of origin. Unfortunately, immigrants are often excluded from other programs that offer legal services to low-income people. And because they may lack access to legal protections, immigrants are more likely to become victims of abuse by unscrupulous businesses and employers. Such violations undermine the well-being of everyone in the state.
224 S. Dawson St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 856-2570
http://www.ncjustice.org/?q=immigrants-and-refugees
NC Victim Assistance Network
“North Carolina Victim Assistance Network is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization founded in 1986, North Carolina Victim Assistance Network promotes the rights and needs of crime victims by educating North Carolina’s citizens and public policy leaders about the devastating impact that crime has on our society.”
5700 Six Forks Rd. Suite 101
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 831-2857
http://www.nc-van.org/index.html
North Carolina Prisoner Legal Services
“North Carolina Prisoner Legal Services is a non-profit legal services firm, contracted with the Office of Indigent Defense Services (IDS), NCPLS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit law firm, created to provide inmates who are in the custody of the North Carolina Department of Safety, Division of Adult Correction with their constitutional right of meaningful access to the courts, pursuant to Bounds V. Smith. Staff attorneys and paralegals at North Carolina Prisoner Legal Services work to evaluate the criminal convictions of those who are currently incarcerated to determine whether there were any legal errors made.”
PO Box 25397
Raleigh, NC 27611
(919) 856-2200
http://www.ncpls.org
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Pisgah Legal Services – Justice For All Project
“Pisgah Legal Services seeks to pursue justice by providing legal assistance and advocacy to help low-income people in Western North Carolina meet their basic needs and improve their lives.”
•Additional locations found in: Henderson and Spindale
PO Box 2276
Asheville, NC 28802
http://www.pisgahlegal.org
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See The Triumph
“See the Triumph was founded by Dr. Christine Murray and Dr. Allison Crowe, and this initiative grew out of two research studies that these two collaborated on. You can learn more about these research studies here. Read on to learn more about the See the Triumph team.”
1−800−799−SAFE(7233)
http://www.seethetriumph.org/
Self Help, Inc.
“The nonprofit Center for Community Self-Help (or Self-Help) combines several organizations that together provide financing, technical support, consumer financial services and advocacy for those left out of the economic mainstream.”
301 W. Main St.
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 956-4400
http://www.self-help.org/
Southern Coalition for Social Justice
“The Southern Coalition for Social Justice is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in August 2007 in Durham, North Carolina by a multidisciplinary group, predominantly people of color, who believe that families and communities engaged in social justice struggles need a team of lawyers, social scientists, community organizers and media specialists to support them in their efforts to dismantle structural racism and oppression.
1415 West HWY 54, Suite 101
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 323-3380
http://www.southerncoalition.org/
Student Action for Farmworkers
“SAF works with farmworkers, students, and advocates in the Southeast and nationwide to create a more just agricultural system. Since 1992, we have engaged thousands of students, farmworker youth, and community members in the farmworker movement.
1317 W. Pettigrew St.
Durham, NC 27705
https://www.saf-unite.org/
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US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants North Carolina
“The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants North Carolina Field Office (USCRI NC) was established in 2007 to help refugees build new lives in North Carolina. Each year, USCRI NC welcomes refugees who have fled violence and persecution from places like Burma, Cuba, Somalia, Sudan, and Vietnam. USCRI NC works to bring hope and opportunity to the lives of refugees and immigrants by defending human rights, promoting self-sufficiency, and forging community partnerships. USCRI NC focuses on meeting the immediate basic needs of new arrivals, assisting refugees in obtaining early employment and achieving self-sufficiency, and nurturing community integration for new Americans.”
5 W. Hargett St. Suite 202
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 334-0072
http://www.refugeesnc.org
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World Relief (High Point Office)
“In order to fulfill our mission statement: to empower the local Church to serve the most vulnerable, World Relief seeks to develop opportunities for people with a heart for serving others less fortunate than themselves.”
155 Northpoint Ave. Suite 102
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 887-9007
http://www.wr.org/highpoint
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Guide for Immigrants Detained in North Carolina
http://www.ncjustice.org/docs/PickedUpEng.pdf
Immigrant Advocates Network (Nonprofit Resource Center)
http://www.immigrationadvocates.org/nonprofit/legaldirectory/search?state=NC
Immigration Court (Charlotte)
http://www.justice.gov/eoir/sibpages/chl/chlmain.htm
Lobbying Logistics
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