Get2KnowNYIC – Legal Initiatives Program

May 16th, 2017

This is a post in our blog series highlighting the different programs at the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC). Check back every week to learn more about the programs that help advocate for New York’s immigrant communities!

The Legal Initiatives Program at the NYIC helps ensure that immigrant New Yorkers have access to quality legal services by training legal service providers, making sure that they have the support and resources they need to provide the best services they can, and connecting these providers with immigrant communities.

Get2KnowNYIC- Civic Engagement Program

May 16th, 2017

This is a post in our blog series highlighting the different programs at the New York Immigration Coalition. Check back every week to learn more about the programs that help advocate for New York’s immigrant communities!

The Civic Engagement Program at the NYIC ensures that members of the immigrant community make their voices heard by encouraging them to vote on the municipal, state and national levels, connecting them with their Congress members and creating spaces where people can express their needs and help influence decisions made about their community.

Get2KnowNYIC – Health Advocacy Program

May 16th, 2017

This is a post in our blog series highlighting the different programs at the New York Immigration Coalition. Check back every week to learn more about the programs that help advocate for New York’s immigrant communities!

The Health Advocacy Program at the NYIC advocates for health care policies that will include everyone, specifically those from the immigrant community.

Membership Spotlight – CMP

May 16th, 2017

CMP (formerly Chinatown Manpower Project, Inc.) is an NYIC member organization that promotes economic self-sufficiency and career advancement through equipping individuals with job & educational skills, credentials, leadership qualities, and entrepreneurship opportunities with a distinct record of serving the Asian-American community.

Get2KnowNYIC – Membership and Capacity Building Program

May 16th, 2017

This is a post in our blog series highlighting the different programs at the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC). Check back every week to learn more about the programs that help advocate for New York’s immigrant communities!

The Membership and Capacity Building (MCB) Program at the NYIC builds relationships and networks with different organizations that support immigrant communities.

Get2KnowNYIC – VISTA Program

May 16th, 2017

This is the first post in our blog series highlighting the different programs in New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC). Check back every week to learn more about the programs that help advocate for New York’s immigrant communities!

The Membership and Capacity Building (MCB) program at NYIC seeks to build relationships with different organizations that support immigrant communities.

Membership Spotlight – Dominicanos USA

May 16th, 2017

Dominicanos USA is a nonpartisan organization committed to civic engagement that empowers the Dominican-American community in the United States by registering, educating, and mobilizing them to go out and vote.

The NYIC visited their office in the Bronx and sat down with their New York Organizer, Omar Suarez to learn more about their organization.

#IAmAnImmigrant Campaign for Immigrant Heritage Month

May 16th, 2017

This June, NYIC was part of #IAmAnImmigrant, a campaign spearheaded by our partners Fwd.us and Welcome.us forcelebrating Immigrant Heritage Month. The campaign that encourages all of us to explore our individual heritage & recognize our distinct and shared experiences.

Membership Spotlight – Sauti Yetu Center For African Women And Families

May 16th, 2017

Sauti Yetu Center For African Women And Families is a multi-issue community based organization that serves African women and families from all five boroughs, with offices in the Bronx and Staten Island.

The NYIC took the time to visit their office in the South Bronx and sat down with Staff Attorney, Trinh Tran and Legal Services Case Manager, Massange Kamara to learn more about their organization.

Thanks for the Glorious Night – NYIC 2016 Gala a Success Because of You!

May 16th, 2017

This past Tuesday, May 24th, a record 400 friends, allies, and supporters of the New York Immigration Coalition gathered for a wonderful evening to honor several distinguished champions for New York’s immigrant communities! Thank you so much for making our 2016 Gala such a special, festive and jovial evening filled with laughter, music, and most importantly – wonderful people.