Emergent Fund to Help Local Advocacy Groups

There are many agencies offering services and advocacy for both undocumented and documented immigrants in the U.S. A few of those advocates created the Emergent Fund, made up of partners who coalesced quickly after the 2016 election. They anticipated a need to move financial resources to communities likely to get harmed the most by the Trump Administration and his Congressional allies. The Emergent Funds are for efforts to – Respond to rapidly changing conditions, including resisting new or amplified threats Find strategies to increase long-term social justice and economic justice in a political and social climate that seeks to dismantle such efforts. The Fund focuses on grassroots organizing and power building in communities of color who are facing injustice based on racial, ethnic, religious and other forms of discrimination. The Emergent Fund is now accepting applications via the JustFund Portal, a new digital platform designed to help connect social justice funders and foundations directly with grassroots organizations and urgent projects. According to its website the Fund will work with groups just getting started with an idea or a plan, as well as existing agencies. It can help your community fight back against threats to their rights and well-being. The Fund is also seeking donors. If you have resources to support the Emergent Fund and its work visit https://www.emergentfund.net/. Landerholm Immigration, A.P.C. knows federal immigration law and has the experience to guide you and advocate on your behalf throughout any type of charges of illegal immigration. We are familiar with the wide range of defenses that are available to individuals facing deportation, and know how to build the strongest defense that is available to you, based on the evidence relevant to your case. Contact your California deportation defense lawyers today and discover what we can do for you.