This program provides vital assistance to those currently detained in the U.S. immigration system. The program offers legal representation, commissary supports, visitation, letter writing and works to secure release, and provides crucial resources to ensure their well-being while in detention and reintegration into the society.
We work to find short term housing for folks that are just arriving post-detention. These individuals have faced persecution in their home countries, harsh detention facilities, and abuse. They now need transitional housing while we find long term housing for them.
We help facilitate safe and inclusive temporary housing or shelter specifically designed for LGBTQ+ immigrants/asylum seekers who might face discrimination or harassment in traditional shelters.
We provide referrals to legal aid and resources to assist LGBTQ immigrants with immigration-related issues, asylum applications, navigating the legal system, and understanding their rights.
We facilitate access to LGBTQ+ affirming healthcare services that address the specific health needs and mental health challenges faced by LGBTQ+ immigrants and refugees.
Establish support groups, counseling services, and mental health programs tailored to the experiences and traumas of Black LGBTQ+ Migrants.
This program focuses on advocacy campaigns to raise awareness about the challenges faced by Black LGBTQ+ Migrants, advocate for policy changes, and promote inclusive practices within society.
We also mobilize community members through grassroots organizing, rallies, marches, and demonstrations to raise awareness about issues impacting Black LGBTQ+ Migrants and advocate for change.
The Post-Release Support Program assists individuals recently released from detention into the community. This program provides the necessary resources and support to promote successful integration into the society. This program is ideal for individuals seeking to rebuild their lives after immigration detention, offering comprehensive support to help them achieve stability, independence, and a positive future.
We offer support groups, hotlines, and online forums specifically tailored to the needs of Black LGBTQ+ Migrants, offering a safe space for them to share experiences and provide mutual support.
We Organize workshops, seminars, and political educational events aimed at empowering Black LGBTQ+ Migrants and asylum seekers with information about their legal rights, access to resources, and building life skills.
We also conduct outreach programs within communities to promote acceptance, combat stigma, and provide information about LGBTQ+ rights and resources available to them.
This program aim to advocate for inclusive policies at local, state, national and international levels that protect the rights of Black LGBTQ+ Migrants, and asylum seekers including anti-discrimination laws, access to healthcare, and fair immigration policies.
Work on awareness campaigns through social media, community events, and public forums to educate the public about the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ immigrants and foster empathy and support.
Conduct research studies to gather data on the experiences, needs, and challenges faced by Black LGBTQ+ immigrants and refugees, using this information to advocate for policy changes and inform program development.
Our Civic Engagement programs encourage Black communities to engage in civic activities, advocacy, and leadership roles within their communities through education, mobilizing, advocacy, and leadership development initiatives in order to increase the participation of voters, locally and nationally during elections and policies.
The Leadership Development Program aims to train and develop the leadership skills of Black LGBTQ+ Immigrants through political education, mentorship, cohort spaces, networking opportunities etc, so they can take ownership of campaigns and grow in understanding their individual power and the power of community organizing to dismantle systems of oppression impacting them directly on a daily basis.