CAMINOS
CAMINOS Pathways Learning Center uses computers to provide educational and employment opportunities to low-income, immigrant women of the Bay Area. Classes in technology and a job skills program help to strengthen the self reliance of each participant and contribute to the greater health of our community. Offers technology classes including computer literacy, web design, word processing, etc.
Pathways Centro de Capacitación provee oportunidades de empleo y educación a mujeres de bajos recursos del Área de la Bahía mediante el uso del computador. Clases en Español.
1470 Valencia St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 824 0682
Email: cplc@dnai.com
www.caminossf.org

American Friends Service Committee
Offers a broad overview of AFSC's many projects addressing a variety of issues in movements for social justice. Website includes information about AFSC projects across the country, focusing on immigrant rights.
www.afsc.org
415 565 0201

Chinese Progressive Association - CPA
Empowers low-income immigrants, workers and youth through grassroots organizing. Advocates immigrant rights, environmental justice, education, youth and women's leadership programs, citizenship and language classes.
1042 Grant Ave 5th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 391 6986
justice@cpasf.org

International Institute of San Francisco
Provides services and opportunities for immigrant and refugees to fully participate in civic and community life. Programs include tutoring for immigrant youth, immigrant citizenship classes and a newcomers health program. Besides San Francisco, there are International Institutes in the San Francisco East bay and in Redwood City.
657 Mission St Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 538 8100
admin@iisf.org
www.iisf.org
International Institute of the East Bay:
(510) 451 2846

Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund - MALDEF
MALDEF is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to protect and promote the civil rights of the more than 29 million Latinos living in the United States. Website features action alerts and policy updates.
www.maldef.org
213 629 2512 (Los Angeles)
916 443 7531 (Sacramento)

Manos Unidas
A non-profit ministry at Iglesia Presbiteriana de la Mision, it offers after-school programs for elementary children living in San Francisco's Mission District.
(415) 647 8295
3261 23rd St
San Francisco, CA 94110
www.manosunidassf.org

National Council of La Raza
A nonprofit organization established in 1968 to reduce poverty and discrimination, and improve life opportunities for Latinos. Website features information on immigration program.
www.nclr.org
(202) 785 1670 (Washington DC)

National Korean American Service & Education Consortium
Focuses on culture, education, and other related issues of concern to the Korean community, including immigrant rights.
www.nakasec.org

Political Research Associates (PRA)
Website provides up-to-date reports on the activities and proposals of the political right, and offers analysis of threats from conservative groups. PRA also publishes activist resource kits, including "Defending Immigrant Rights".
www.publiceye.org

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Faith Resources:

California Council of Churches
California Church IMPACT seeks to be a prophetic witness to the Gospel by empowering and mobilizing people of faith to be effective advocates in the public policy processes of government.
www.calchurches.org
916 442 5447
email: cccinfo@calchurches.org

Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco
Has many Ethnic Ministries offices, including Hispanic, Burmese, Tongan, Filipino, Nigerian, Vietnamese, Chinese, Congolese, Haitian, etc.
One Peter Yorke Way
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 614 5576
castillon@sfarchdiocese.org

No More Deaths / Ni una Muerte Más
A coalition of individuals, faith communities, human rights advocates, and grassroots organizers that participates in moveable desert camps, support of migrant aid centers, maintaining desert water stations, patroling the desert for migrants in need, and advocacy on behalf of migrant/human rights-related issues. Website also includes links to articles concerning migrant and border issues.
c/o Southside Presbyterian Church
317 W. 23rd St.
Tucson, AZ 85713
www.nomoredeaths.org

Public Policy and Social Concerns Office: Catholic Campaign for Human Development/Justice and Peace.
www.sfjustlife.org
piendakm@sfarchdiocese.org

Church World Service Immigrant and Refugee Program
Website includes information on CWS programs to address conditions for immigrants and refugees. Includes FAQs about refugees.
www.churchworldservice.org
www.churchworldservice.org/programs.html
1 888 297 2767

United Methodist Committee on Relief
Assists churches in direct ministry to persons in need in the areas of emergency response, hunger and poverty, and refugees and immigration.
www.gbgm-ucm.org/umcor/

Interfaith Alliance
San Francisco Bay Area interfaith dialog organization working to bring peace among all world religions. Iftekhar A. Hai, Director of Interfaith Relations:
(650) 872 2578
Umah82@hotmail.com

Seder Service: Welcoming the "Stranger in Our Midst"
The Interfaith Passover Seder sponsored by ICIR, April 17, 1997. Includes Haggadah relating the Hebrews flight from oppression and slavery in Egypt to the migration and struggles of immigrants in our communities today.

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Health Resources:

Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum
Site for only national advocacy organization dedicated to the health concerns of Asian Pacific Islanders.
www.apiahf.org
(415) 954 9988

Casa Familiar
Provides a wide range of social services to youths and adults (both immigrants and U.S.-born residents) in the community of San Ysidro, south of downtown San Diego, on the border with Mexico.
Tel#: (619) 428-1115
Fax#: (619) 428-2802
Contact person: Andrea Palacios Skorepa


Bay Area Legal Aid
Provides counsel on civil legal matters only (no criminal law), such as eviction defense, family law, and access to health care and public benefits. All services are free for low - income residents of Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco or Santa Clara Counties. Services provided in many languages.
baylegal@baylegal.org
www.baylegal.org
San Francisco:
(415) 982 1300
50 Fell St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
Oakland:
(510) 663 4744 / (510) 663 4755
405 14th St, 11th Floor
Oakland, CA 94612

CARECEN
Central American Resource Center. Has many different programs, including a Dental program, Health Program, Legal Department, Tattoo Removal and Social Services program. CARECEN has independent offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Houston, New Jersey, New York, Chicago and Washington. In San Francisco:
1245 Alabama St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 824 2330
www.carecensf.org
In Los Angeles:
(213) 385 7800/(213) 385 0987
2845 West 7th St
Los Angeles, CA 90005
www.carecen-la.org


International Institute of San Francisco
Provides services and opportunities for immigrant and refugees to fully participate in civic and community life. Programs include tutoring for immigrant youth, immigrant citizenship classes and a newcomers health program. Besides San Francisco, there are International Institutes in the San Francisco East bay and in Redwood City.
657 Mission St Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 538 8100
admin@iisf.org
www.iisf.org
International Institute of the East Bay:
(510) 451 2846

La Maestra Family Clinic
A non-profit community clinic in downtown San Diego that treats 80-100 immigrants per day for a wide range of medical problems.
4185 Fairmont Ave.
San Diego, CA 92105
Tel#: (619) 280-1105 and (619) 285-8134
Contact person: Zara Marselian, Executive Director

Migrant Workers Lunch Program
The program distributes lunches to 150-200 homeless migrant workers each week in Carmel Valley, Encinitas, Carlsbad and Solana Beach. Contact persons: Pastor Galdino Don Juan, Jim Haag
Solana Beach Presbyterian Church
Lomas Santa Fe & Stevens Blvd.
Solana Beach, CA 92075
Tel#: (858) 509-2581

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Labor Resources:

Bay Area Legal Aid
Provides counsel on civil legal matters only (no criminal law), such as eviction defense, family law, and access to health care and public benefits. All services are free for low - income residents of Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco or Santa Clara Counties. Services provided in many languages.
baylegal@baylegal.org
www.baylegal.org
San Francisco:
(415) 982 1300
50 Fell St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
Oakland:
(510) 663 4744 / (510) 663 4755
405 14th St, 11th Floor
Oakland, CA 94612

Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking
Provides information about trafficking, as well as links to related articles, organizations, and research sources.
www.trafficked-women.org
213 473 1611 (Los Angeles)

Day Laborer Program L.A.
The Day Laborer Program in the City of Los Angeles is a public safety program which allows persons seeking casual labor work to safely congregate and be matched with employers seeking temporary workers. Sites are open Monday to Saturday, 6:30 am to 2 pm, in the following locations:
Harbor City Site
Council District 15
25820 S. Vermont Ave.
Harbor City, CA 90170
(310) 325-2890
Site opened October 1989
North Hollywood Site
Council District 7
11843 Sherman Way
North Hollywood, CA 91605
(818) 503-9006
Site opened July 1990
Hollywood Site
Council District 13
5545 Virginia Ave. and San Andrews
Hollywood, CA 90038
(213) 469-9002
Site opened November, 1997
Day Laborer Program in San Francisco:
For more information please contact Renee Saucedo at (415) 553-3404, or
renee@lrcl.org

December 18
Online Network for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Migrant Workers, designed around December 18, the international day for solidarity with migrant workers.
http://www.december18.net/web/general/start.php
email: info@december18.net

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Federal agency responsible for enforcing the laws prohibiting employment discrimination and harassment because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age and physical or mental disability. Enforces laws that protect against unlawful accent discrimination, "speak-English-only" rules, harassment based on national origin or appearance, etc. Any individual who believes he or she has been discriminated against in employment may file an administrative charge with the EEOC.
1(800) 669 4000
En español: 1(800) 669 4000
(TDD 1-800-669-6820)
www.eeoc.gov

Farmworkers.org
Bilingual website includes info on farm worker organizing, history of Bracero Program, and efforts to educate the public on the plight of agricultural workers.
www.farmworkers.org

Interfaith Committee for Workers Justice
The mission of the Interfaith Committee for Worker Justice of San Diego is to educate and mobilize the San Diego religious communities and people of faith to support issues and campaigns that will sustain lives with dignity for workers and their families by such means as improving wages, benefits and working conditions. The Interfaith Committee helps the voices of the working poor be heard by such means as writing letters, meeting with workers and management, participating in delegations, and sponsoring vigils.
3727 Camino Del Rio South, #100
San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: (619) 584-5744 x31
Fax: (619) 584-5748
Email: icwj@onlinecpi.org

Las Casitas: Earth Shelter and Solar Power Teaching Initiative
Las Casitas project training homeless migrant farm worker men as future trainers in earth shelter construction methods. Las Casitas provides farm workers with small solar power kits to enable them to have access to lights, television and cell phone recharging in the camps. Las Casitas also organizes self-help shelter building projects by migrant farm workers (see www.calearth.org for information on the construction technique). Volunteers work on weekends with project trainers and
migrants at a demonstration project in Fallbrook.
Tel#: (760) 212-0044.
Contact persons (based in Carlsbad): Coleen Lassegard
Anna Hoyle, (760) 796-4220.

Sweatshop Watch
Provides links to sweatshop campaigns around the U.S. and the world, and offers extensive reports and articles.
www.sweatshopwatch.org

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Legal Resources:

American Civil Liberties Union
Includes extensive information on ACLU Immigrant Rights Project programs and lawsuits.
www.aclu.org
www.aclu.org/ImmigrantsRights/ImmigrantsRightsMain.cfm

American Friends Service Committee
Offers a broad overview of AFSC's many projects addressing a variety of issues in movements for social justice. Website includes information about AFSC projects across the country focused on immigrant rights.
www.afsc.org
www.afsc.org/pindx/imigrat.htm
(415) 565 0201 - San Francisco Bay Area
In san Diego:
3850 Westgate
San Diego, CA 92105
Tel#: (619) 233-4114
Fax#: (619) 233-6247
Contact Person: Christián Ramírez, Program Director

American Immigration Lawyer's Association - AILA
National association of over 8,000 attorneys and law professors who practice and teach immigration law. AILA Member attorneys represent tens of thousands of U.S. families who have applied for permanent residence for their spouses, children, and other close relatives to lawfully enter and reside in the United States. AILA has an excelent, reputable lawyer referral service and resources for immigration lawyers.
www.aila.org
(800) 954 0254

Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund - AALDEF
A civil rights organization that advances and defends voting rights, immigrant rights, labor and employment rights of Asian Americans. AALDEF represents victims of anti-Asian violence and police brutality, and low-wage workers seeking back pay, overtime pay and the minimum wage.
99 Hudson St 12th Floor
New York, NY 10013
(800) 966 5946
info@aaldef.org
www.aaldef.org

Asian Law Alliance
Provides equal access to the justice system to the Asian and Pacific Islander and low-income communities through legal services, community education and community organizing.
184 Jackson St
San Jose, CA 94607
(408) 287 9710
sccala@pacbell.net
www.asianlawalliance-ala.org

Bay Area Legal Aid
Provides counsel on civil legal matters only (no criminal law), such as eviction defense, family law, and access to health care and public benefits. All services are free for low - income residents of Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco or Santa Clara Counties. Services provided in many languages.
baylegal@baylegal.org
www.baylegal.org
San Francisco:
(415) 982 1300
50 Fell St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
Oakland:
(510) 663 4744 / (510) 663 4755
405 14th St, 11th Floor
Oakland, CA 94612

Bay Area Bar Association
Provides referrals to private attorneys and a free program for HIV + immigrants.
(415) 989 1616
www.sfbar.org

California Immigrant Welfare Collaborative
CIWC works directly in the community as well as with policy makers in order to provide an integrated response to welfare law changes and to advocate for the rights of low-income immigrants. Website has information on various topics of interest for immigrants and service providers.
1212 Broadway Suite 1400
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 663-8282 Ext. 302
926 J Street, Suite 701
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 448-6762; (916) 448-6774 fax
http://www.nilc.org/ciwc/

California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation
The Foundation monitors the activities of the U.S. Border Patrol and advocates protection of migrant rights.
15 South Coast Highway
Oceanside, CA 92054
Tel#: (760) 966-0511
Fax#: (760) 966-0291
Contact person: Claudia Smith, Executive Director

CARECEN
Central American Resource Center. Has many different programs, including a Dental program, Health Program, Legal Department, Tattoo Removal and Social Services program. CARECEN has independent offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Houston, New Jersey, New York, Chicago and Washington. In San Francisco:
1245 Alabama St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 824 2330
www.carecensf.org
In Los Angeles:
(213) 385 7800/(213) 385 0987
2845 West 7th St
Los Angeles, CA 90005
www.carecen-la.org

Casa Cornelia Law Center
The Center offers legal services to undocumented immigrants who are victims of domestic violence. It also provides services for those who are seeking political asylum. In addition, it offers representation to unaccompanied minors who are in INS detention.
315 Laurel Street
San Diego, CA 92101
Tel#: (619) 231-7788
Fax#: (619) 231-7784
Contact person: Rose Kasusky, Associate Director

Catholic Charities - Archdioceseof San Francisco
Citizen and immigration, healthcare, adoptions, aging and HIV services.
2255 Hayes St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 592 9200
www.ccasf.org
In San diego: Provides material assistance to immigrant families in San Diego.
Contact Person: Executive Director: Sister RayMonda DuVall, CHS
349 Cedar Street
San Diego, CA 92101
Tel#: (619) 231-2828
Fax#: (619) 234-2272

Centro Legal de La Raza - Oakland
Offers help and legal referrals regarding divorce, domestic violence, workers rights, immigration, day laborers, etc. Also have weekly housing workshops.
1001 Fruitvale Av 2nd Floor
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 437 1554
centrolegal@centrolegal.org
www.centrolegal.org

Centro de Protección Legal
Provides assistance to immigrants in filling out forms of various types.
2859 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. 1-C
San Diego, CA 92104
Tel#: (619) 584-8424
Contact persons: Marco Cisneros and Silvia González.

Equal Rights Advocates
Dedicated to ensuring equal rights for all women. Highlights include sections on "affirmative action and you" and "immigrant women and work."
www.equalrights.org
415 621 0672

Immigrant Legal Resource Center
Provides legal support to direct services organizations, including immigration law texts for lawyers and paralegals. Has a legal aid hotline for immigration questions but does NOT provide direct services to individuals.
1663 Mission St Suite 602
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 255 9499

International Institute of San Francisco
Provides services and opportunities for immigrant and refugees to fully participate in civic and community life. Programs include tutoring for immigrant youth, immigrant citizenship classes and a newcomers health program. Besides San Francisco, there are International Institutes in the San Francisco East bay and in Redwood City.
657 Mission St Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 538 8100
admin@iisf.org
www.iisf.org
International Institute of the East Bay:
(510) 451 2846

International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission
Features section on asylum program focused on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and HIV+ immigrants.
www.iglhrc.org
www.iglhrc.org/asylum/index.html
415 561 0633

ILW
"The immigration portal," provides links and information on resources for immigrants, lawyers, and employers.
www.ilw.com

Immigration and Naturalization Service - INS
Those who have a receipt number for an application or petition filed with INS can check the status of their case online through the INS website, instead of waiting for prolonged periods of time at the lo9cal office or on the phone. Those applicants without a receipt number can get information about their case calling the INS customer service center:
(800) 375 5283
To obtain INS forms: (800) 870 3676
www.ins.gov

La Raza Centro Legal
Has a variety of units working on different areas such as employment, tenant rights, youth, elders and immigration procedures.
474 Valencia St Suite 295
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 575 3500
www.lrcl.org

Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights
Devoted to advance the civil rights of people of color, poor people, immigrants and refugees. The main areas are race, poverty and immigration.
(415) 543 5444
info@lccr.com
www.lccr.com

Lawyers Committee for Human Rights
Focuses on protecting the human rights of all people, including immigrant and refugees, on both national and international levels through the creation of legal policies and institutions.
www.lchr.org/home/htm
www.lchr.org/refugee/refugees_main.htm
510 452 8400 (Oakland)

Lesbian and Gay Immigration Rights Task Force
Gives information on issues pertaining to BI-national couples, immigrants with HIV/AIDS, gay and lesbian immigrants, and those seeking asylum based on sexual orientation.
www.lgirtf.org/SF/
415 392 6257

Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund - MALDEF
MALDEF is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to protect and promote the civil rights of the more than 29 million Latinos living in the United States. Site features action alerts and policy updates.
213 629 2512 (Los Angeles)
916 443 7531 (Sacramento)
www.maldef.org

National Asian Pacific American Legal Consortium
The Consortium works to advance the legal and civil rights of Asian Pacific Americans through litigation, public education and public policy, with a focus on anti-Asian violence prevention and education, voting rights, immigration, naturalization, affirmative action, language rights and the census.
www.napalc.org
www.napalc.org/programs/immigration/index.html
202 296 2300 (Washington DC)

National Immigration Law Center
Focuses on policy advocacy, impact litigation, and providing publications, technical assistance, and training.
www.nilc.org
510 663 8282 (Oakland)
213 639 3900 (Los Angeles)

National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers' Guild
The National Immigration Project is a network of immigration lawyers, law students, jailhouse lawyers, and legal workers who work to end unlawful immigration practices. Features information on projects for immigrant women, detainees, HIV+ immigrants, and more. Also includes comprehensive "brief bank" for attorneys.
www.nationalimmigrationproject.org

San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program
Offers pro bono legal services to immigrants, low income clients and battered immigrant women. Always looking for motivated volunteers to help with clinics and conduct research. Contact persons: Cheryl Martínez and Rebeca Pedroza.
San Diego
Tel#: (619) 235-5656 x 110, 115

Sin Fronteras
A Mexico City-based organization working for the human rights of migrants and to provide immigrants with social and legal assistance. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
www.laneta.apc.org/sinfrontreras/
www.sinfronteras.org.mx/

South Asian Network
Offers support services in these areas: Domestic violence, hate crimes, worker's rights, legal issues, health matters and HIV/AIDS education.
18000 Pioneer Bl. Suite 101
Artesia, CA 90701
(800) 281 8111
saninfo@onebox.com

Other Legal Resources for Immigration and Citizenship in Los Angeles Area

Los Angeles County:
Armenian Relief Society, Glendale (818) 241-7533
ASOSAL (213) 483-1244
CARECEN (213) 385-7800
Catholic Charities, L.A. (213) 251-3411
CEEGI, Huntington Park (323) 582-9871
Casa Nicaragua (323) 249-6184
Centro Tepeyac, Huntington Park (323) 581-9575
El Rescate (213) 387-3284
Hermandad Mexicana, Panorama City (818) 989-3019
Immigration Secretarial Services (323) 980-9890
International Institute, L.A. (323) 264-6217
International Institute, Van Nuys (818) 988-1332
International Institute, San Gabriel (626) 452-9421
International Rescue Committee (213) 386-6700
Jewish Family Services (323) 852-1234
Legal Aid Foundation (800) 399-4529
L.A. School District (Citizenship Preparation (323) 625-3276
L.A. County Bar Immigration Project (213) 485-1872
Listo-Mar Services (310) 313-3770
Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (Citizenship) (323) 890-1555 ext. 122
Public Counsel (213) 385-2977
San Fdo. Valley Neighborhood Legal Services (818) 834-7555
Southern CA Immigration Center, Downey (562) 862-9878
Southern CA Immigration Center, Bell Flower (562) 804-6118
Valley Interfaith Council, N. Hollywood (818) 761-7395
Villa-Park Community Center (626) 744-6530
Youth Empowerment Services (213) 413-4988

Orange County:
Catholic Charities, Santa Ana (714) 662-7500
Delhi Community Center, Santa Ana (Citizenship) (714) 549-1317
Garibay Tax Services (714) 557-6317
International Rescue Committee (714) 741-6146
Michele’s Immigration Services (714) 647-0261
Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (Citizenship) (323) 890-1555 ext. 122

East Counties:
C-Vista, Palm Springs (760) 327-1579
Centro Tepeyac, Colton (909) 825-8123
Immigration Secretarial Services, Ontario (909) 984-9555
Libreria del Pueblo, San Bernardino & Riverside (909) 888-7678

Ventura County:
El Concilio, Oxnard (Citizenship Only) (805) 983-2336
Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (Citizenship) (323) 890-1555 ext. 122
Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center (661) 255-1588

Kern Country:
Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (Citizenship) (323) 890-1555 ext. 122

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Other Useful Resources

National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights
The National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (NNIRR) is a national organization composed of local coalitions and immigrant, refugee, community, religious, civil rights and labor organizations and activists. It serves as a forum to share information and analysis, to educate communities and the general public, and to develop and coordinate plans of action on important immigrant and refugee issues.
(510) 465 1984
310 Eight St, Suite 303
Oakland, CA 94607
nnirr@nnirr.og
www.nnirr.org

Northern California Citizenship Project (NCCP)
Works to increase immigrant civic and political activism to expand democracy and advance social justice. Our core strategy is to build and sustain the capacity of community organizations and other groups to engage and empower their immigrant constituents.
(415) 621-4808
160 14th St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
Tel (415) 621-4808
Fax (415) 621-4809
nccp@immigrantvoice.org
www.immigrantvoice.org/

Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles - CHIRLA
Nonprofit organization founded in 1986 to advance the human and civil rights of immigrants and refugees in Los Angeles. As a multiethnic coalition of community organizations and individuals, CHIRLA aims to foster greater understanding of the issues that affect immigrant communities, provide a neutral forum for discussion, and unite immigrant groups to more effectively advocate for positive change. Has programs in immigration and citizenship, community education and outreach, advocacy and workers' rights.
2533 West 3rd St Suite 101
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 353 1333
chirla@earthlink.net
http://www.chirla.org/

Day Laborer Program in San Francisco:
For more information please contact Renee Saucedo at (415) 553-3404, or
renee@lrcl.org

Casa del Migrante en Tijuana, A.C. (Centro Scalabrini)
Calle Galileo 239, Col. Postal
Tijuana, B.C. 22350
Address in San Diego:
P.O. Box 430387
San Diego, CA 92143
Tel#: (011-526) 682-51-80
Fax#: 682-6358
Contact persons: Father Johnny Fazonlato
P.Luis Kendzierski, C.S., Program Director
Hno. Gioacchino Campese, C.S., Sub-Director
Provides temporary lodging and food to migrants in Tijuana.

Interfaith Voices for Peace and Justice
http://interfaithvoices.org

Just Coffee
A coffee cooperative dedicated to addressing the immigration crisis by providing Mexican coffee farmers a fair price for their crops. In partnership with Frontera de Cristo, a Presbyterian Bi-National Ministry.
P.O. Box 1112
Douglas, AZ 85608
(520)364-9257
Toll Free: 1 866 545-6406
www.justcoffee.org

California Immigrant Welfare Collaborative
CIWC works directly in the community as well as with policy makers in order to provide an integrated response to welfare law changes and to advocate for the rights of low-income immigrants. Website has information on various topics of interest for immigrants and service providers.
1212 Broadway Suite 1400
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 663-8282 Ext. 302
926 J Street, Suite 701
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 448-6762; (916) 448-6774 fax
http://www.nilc.org/ciwc/

American Friends Service Committee
Offers a broad overview of AFSC's many projects addressing a variety of issues in movements for social justice. Includes information about AFSC projects across the country focused on immigrant rights.
www.afsc.org
www.afsc.org/pindx/imigrat.htm
415 565 0201

Directory of European Ethnic Minority and Migrant Organizations
Provides a unique listing of more than 10,000 organizations.
www.ercomer.org

Forced Migration Project of the Open Forum
Archives of work, publications, and related materials are available. Materials focused on issues of migration related to the former Soviet Union and the former Yugoslavia.
www.soros.org/fmp2/index.html
www.soros.org/fmp2.html/wbaiintro.html

Global Campaign for Ratification of the Convention on Rights of Migrants
Site of the International Steering Committee of the Global Campaign for Ratification of the Convention on Rights of Migrants. Includes history and current updates around campaign.
www.migrantsrights.org

International Center for Migration, Ethnicity and Citizenship
(ICMEC) A scholarly-based research center operated out of the New School University. Provides information on academic research around migration.
www.newschool.edu/icmec
(212) 229 5339 (New York)
icmec@newschool.edu

International Sites Asian Migrant Center
Hong-Kong based organization anchors regional network for issues facing migrant workers in Asia. Comprehensive website features links to migrant organizations in Japan, Indonesia, Nepal, Korea, Thailand, and more!
http://is7.pacific.net.hk/%7Eamc/
amc@hk.super.net

Leadership Conference on Civil Rights
Civilrights.org is a joint project of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights and the Leadership Conference Education Fund. Features links to thousands of other organizations working to promote equal opportunity on a variety of civil and human rights issues.
www.civilrights.org

Lesbian and Gay Immigration Rights Task Force
Gives information on issues pertaining to BI-national couples, immigrants with HIV/AIDS, gay and lesbian immigrants, and those seeking asylum based on sexual orientation.
www.lgirtf.org/SF/
(415) 392 6257

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services Home of the Detention Watch Network and information about LIRS' asylum projects.
www.lirs.org
(410) 230 2700 (Baltimore)
lirs@lirs.org

Micasa-Sucasa
Allows individuals to share their immigration experiences through an online open forum, particularly focusing on the impact of recent immigration laws.
www.ilw.com/micasa/home.htm

Migrants Rights International
Migrants Rights International is the independent global monitoring body focusing on human rights of migrants. Site features information on 1990 International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families, migrant NGOs, and index of international organizations.
www.migrantwatch.org/pages/index_mri.htm
migrantwatch@vtx.ch

Migration Dialogue
Coordinated through UC Davis, offers links to a number of forums on migration issues. Features the online newsletter Migration News detailing the preceding month's immigration developments around the world.
http://migration.ucdavis.edu/rmn/index.html
http://migration.ucdavis.edu/mn/index/html

National Council of La Raza
A nonprofit organization established in 1968 to reduce poverty and discrimination, and improve life opportunities for Latinos. Site features information on immigration program.
www.nclr.org
(202) 785 1670 (Washington DC)

National Immigration Forum
Provides information on activities of national advocacy organization for immigrant and refugee issues based in Washington, D.C.
www.immigrationforum.org
info@immigrationforum.org

Political Research Associates (PRA)
Provides up-to-date reports on the activities and proposals of the political right, and offers analysis of threats from conservative groups. Publishes activist resource kits, including "Defending Immigrant Rights."
www.publiceye.org/index.htm

Sin Fronteras
A Mexico City-based organization working for the human rights of migrants and to provide immigrants with social and legal assistance. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
www.laneta.apc.org/sinfrontreras/
www.sinfrantreras.org.mx/

Southern Africa Migration Project
Resource listing, research updates, and migration news alerts for Southern Africa. Focuses on regional migration.
www.queensu.ca/samp

StateServe
Provides current and exclusive state legislative information on welfare reform and immigration. State legislation is broken up into categories including: cash assistance, medical assistance, nutritional assistance, and naturalization.
www.stateserve.htps.org/public/pubhome.nsf

Tomas Rivera Policy Institute
Offers extensive access to current research and issues facing the Latino community.
www.trpi.org
909 621 8897 (Claremont)
trpi@cgu.edu

The Urban Institute
Features nonpartisan policy research on numerous social and economic issues on both local and national levels.
www.urban.org
(202) 833 7200 (Washington DC)

Third World Network
An independent nonprofit international network of organizations and individuals involved in issues relating to development, the Third World, and North-South issues.
www.twnside.org.sg
twnet@po.jaring.my

UN World Conference Against Racism and Xenophobia
Website Contains information about the 2001 conference held in South Africa.
www.unhchr.ch/html/racism/index.htm

Mujeres Unidas y Activas
A grassroots organization dedicated to increase leadership skills and self esteem among Latina women focusing on immigrant rights and social justice.
3543 18th St # 23 San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 626-2128 ( 415) 621 8140
2647 International Blvd. (near the corner of 27th Ave.), suite 108, Oakland, 94601
(510) 261-3398
mua@mujeresunidas.net

Pacific News Service and New California Media
Independent news organization covering issues relevant to immigrants without the filter of corporate media.
http://www.pacificnews.org
http://www.ncmonline.com
275 9th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Tel: (415) 503-4170
Fax: (415) 503-0970

PODER - People Organized to Defend Environmental Rights
A grassroots organization of low-income Latino residents from San Francisco Mission District who are organizing around gentrification and environmental justice issues.
474 Valencia St Suite 155
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 431 4210
poder@igc.org

U.S. GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

Call the Capitol switchboard toll-free: 1-800-839-5276 and ask to be connected to your member of Congress.

MEDIA CONTACT INFO:
ABC News - 212-456-4040
CBS News - 212-975-3691
NBC News - 212-664-4971
CNN - 404-827-1511
Fox News - 212-301-3300
MSNBC - 201-583-5222
PBS - 703-998-2150
NPR - 202-513 3232 / Morning Edition comment line - 202-842 5044
NY Times - 212-556-1234
USA Today - 703-276-3400
WS Journal - 212-416-2000
Wash. Post - 202-334-6000
Time - 212-522-1212
U.S. News - 202-955-2000
AP 212-621-1600
MSNBC - 201-583-5000
CNBC - 201-585-2622

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"NATIONAL POST" letters@nationalpost.com
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"JERUSALEM POST" editors@jpost.co.il
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"BUENOS AIRES HERALD" info@buenosairesherald.com
"BOSTON GLOBE" letters@globe.com
"BANGKOK POST" editor@bangkokpost.net
"2020" 2020@abc.com

Water and Winter Stations Project
In summer, maintains water stations in the Imperial Valley desert to avert migrant deaths due to dehydration and heatstroke; in winter, set up storage bins with heavy clothing, food and water in mountain areas of San Diego County to reduce deaths due to exposure and hypothermia. Volunteers are welcome every weekend during the applicable seasons.
P.O. Box 86598
San Diego, CA 92138
Tel#: (619) 269-7865
Contact person: Enrique Morones.

We Interrupt This Message
A national media strategy and training center challenging racism, economic injustice and media stereotypes.
160 14th St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 621 3302
www.interrupt.org

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