Legal Aid, Community Services and Where to Give
Whether you’re navigating the immigration system yourself or standing alongside someone who is – a neighbor, coworker, friend, parishioner, student, or loved one – this page is here to help.
Here, you’ll find trusted organizations offering legal representation, housing and employment support, mental health care, educational resources, and more. I’ve also included a list of high-impact nonprofits that welcome donations to continue their essential work on the front lines of immigrant advocacy and support.
This guide isn’t just a list. It’s a signal that no one has to face these challenges alone. Use it. Share it. Keep it close.
Immigration Advocates Network (IAN)
A digital lifeline for those navigating the immigration system, IAN connects immigrants with trusted legal help through its national directory of nonprofit providers. Whether you’re searching by zip code or detention facility, IAN makes it easier to find free or low-cost legal support because justice shouldn’t depend on your wallet.
Explore services at immigrationadvocates.org
Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC)
From “Know Your Rights” red cards to legal toolkits for asylum seekers, ILRC equips immigrants and their advocates with the knowledge to fight back. Their resources are multilingual, practical, and rooted in the belief that legal empowerment is a form of resistance.
Access tools and trainings at ilrc.org
American Immigration Council
Part think tank, part legal powerhouse, the American Immigration Council uses research, litigation, and storytelling to challenge myths and defend immigrant rights. Their work helps shape policy and public perception toward a more just and welcoming future.
Learn more at americanimmigrationcouncil.org
RAICES
Based in Texas, RAICES is on the front lines of detention centers and courtrooms, offering free legal services to asylum seekers, children, and families. They’ve paid millions in bonds to reunite loved ones and they’re not stopping anytime soon.
Support their work at raicestexas.org
KIND (Kids in Need of Defense)
No child should face immigration court alone. KIND provides pro bono legal representation to unaccompanied minors, ensuring that even the youngest migrants have a voice and a chance.
Stand with them at supportkind.org
USAHello – FindHello App
A pocket-sized guide to survival and belonging, the FindHello app helps immigrants locate nearby services from ESL classes to healthcare on a searchable map. Created with input from refugee communities, it’s free, multilingual, and privacy-safe.
Download or explore at usahello.org/findhello
Catholic Charities USA
With over 160 local affiliates, Catholic Charities provides food, housing, legal aid, and resettlement services to immigrants and refugees across the country. Their mission: to serve anyone in need, regardless of faith or status.
Find your local agency or donate at catholiccharitiesusa.org
Global Refuge (formerly LIRS)
For over 85 years, Global Refuge has helped newcomers rebuild lives through resettlement, foster care, and mental health support. Their name may be new, but their mission remains: welcome with dignity, advocate with courage.
Join their work at globalrefuge.org
Upwardly Global
Skilled immigrants shouldn’t be stuck in survival jobs. Upwardly Global helps work-authorized newcomers return to their professions whether in healthcare, engineering, or IT through coaching, training, and employer partnerships.
Help rebuild careers at upwardlyglobal.org
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Founded at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC responds to humanitarian crises with speed and care. In the U.S., they help refugees resettle, find work, and heal. Globally, they deliver aid where it’s needed most.
Donate or get involved at rescue.org
National Immigration Law Center (NILC)
NILC fights for low-income immigrants through litigation, policy advocacy, and narrative change. From the courtroom to Congress, they push for a future where everyone, regardless of status, has the freedom to thrive.
Support their mission at nilc.org
HIAS
Rooted in Jewish values and open to all, HIAS has helped refugees since 1881. Today, they provide legal aid, mental health support, and resettlement services in over a dozen countries—because welcome is a tradition worth keeping.
Learn more or give at hias.org
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP)
From detention centers to the Supreme Court, NWIRP defends immigrants through direct legal services and impact litigation. Based in Washington State, their work sets national precedents and keeps families together.
Explore their work at nwirp.org
Community Refugee & Immigration Services (CRIS)
Based in Ohio, CRIS offers wraparound support from legal aid to youth mentorship for refugees and immigrants rebuilding their lives. Their message is simple and powerful: You are welcome.
Get involved or donate at crisohio.org
CHIRLA (Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights)
Based in Los Angeles, CHIRLA empowers immigrant families through legal services, civic engagement, and policy advocacy. From representing individuals in deportation proceedings to educating communities about their rights, CHIRLA stands at the intersection of justice and grassroots power. Their work ensures that being undocumented doesn’t mean being unheard. Support or learn more at chirla.org