Building immigrant power since 2000.

Our programs are designed to support families over years and even decades, first tackling crises – like an impending eviction or debilitating hospital bill – and then supporting community members to get on their feet, perhaps by training for a healthcare career or stabilizing their immigration status, and finally engaging clients and students in organizing to address root causes of our problems. The result is a resilient and tight-knit community that nurtures the self-sufficiency and leadership of each member.

Legal Services

We help immigrants an their families find their ways through the complex U.S. immigration system by conducting legal immigration right outreach and providing low-cost legal immigration and naturalization services.

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Organizing

We work across the state to reach out to immigrants and allies, support communities working for justice and tolerance, and educate Mississippians about the contributions and struggles of immigrants in our state.

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From June 6th, 2020 Protests in Jackson, Mississippi; photo by Patricia Ice

Advocacy

We support pro-immigrants and pro-worker policies and practices at local, state, and national levels, that improves the lives of our people in real ways and support larger movements for justice and dignity.

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Civic Engagement

We host an annual Civic Engagement Day where immigrants and their families have the opportunity to speak face to face with lawmakers who make the decisions affecting the daily lives of those who have come here to improve their lives.

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Healthcare professional conducts health screening with an immigrant woman during MIRA vaccination event

Health Access

We offer a variety of programs aimed at improving the health of immigrant in Mississippi

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Staff member Nataly Camacho helping a community member fill out paperwork during vaccination event

Leadership Development

We are built on the principle that every person has expertise and wisdom and deserves to exercise real power, creativity, and leadership in their lives.

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Delivering supplies to a community relief center.

Emergency Response

We try to find resources and help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster, to survive, recover and gain control over their future. We do whatever it takes to to be there for immigrant families in crisis.

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