National Programs

Director for Immigrant & Refugee Rights

Supports and coordinates the work of AFSC's immigration programs and represents the Service Committee in national and international networks and coalitions.

1501 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102. phone: (215) 241-7134; e-mail: Jcampos-Rivera@afsc.org

Immigration Law Enforcement Monitoring Project (ILEMP)

ILEMP partners work to strengthen the capacity of border communities, increase public support for a demilitarized border, and change U.S. immigration policies that foster the abuse of civil, constitutional, and human rights.

Fernando Garcia, Border Network for Human Rights, 611 S. Kansas St., El Paso, TX. 79901. phone: (915) 577-0724; e-mail: bordernet2001@yahoo.com.

Nathan Selzer, Casa de Proyecto Libertad, 113 N. First St., Harlingen, TX, 78550. phone: (956) 425-9552; e-mail: selzernj@hushmail.com

Regional Programs

(Listing is alphabetical by state.)

Fresno, California

The Pan Valley Institute provides opportunities for emerging and active immigrant leaders to affect major policy issues in their communities.

Myrna Martinez Nateras, Director, 1440 West Shaw Ave., Suite A, Fresno, CA 93711. phone: (559) 222-7678; e-mail MNateras@afsc.org

San Diego, California

The U.S.-Mexico Border Project focuses on the defense of migrant rights and also monitors the practices of law enforcement agencies such as the Immigration and Naturalization Service.

Christian Ramirez, Project Director, 1129 'G' Street, San Diego, CA 92101. phone: (619) 233-4114; e-mail usmexborder@igc.org

Stockton, California

The Rural Economic Alternatives Project advocates for alternative economic development, low-income housing, the participation of local immigrants in multi-ethnic events as well as other activities to strengthen the diverse populations of ethnic minorities in California.

Lawrence Reichard, Program Coordinator, 445 W. Weber Avenue, Suite 129, Stockton, CA 95203. phone: (209) 465-4265; e-mail LReichard@afsc.org

Visalia, California

The Farm Labor Program (Proyecto Campesino) advocates for labor and human rights, organizes tenants associations, assists with naturalization, and supports local community organizing efforts.

Graciela Martinez, Program Coordinator,111 N.W. Third Ave., Visalia, CA 93291. phone: (559) 733-4844 e-mail: GMartinez@afsc.org

Denver, Colorado

The Centro Humanitario para los Trabajadores (Humanitarian Workers Center) advocates for the organization of immigrant day laborers who have no local family or support networks. Rights for All People organizes in the immigrant community to contribute to the national campaign for legalization/amnesty and promote pro-immigrant policy in Colorado.

Minsun Ji, Program Director (Centro Humanitario); Danielle Short, Program Director (Rights for All People), 901 West 14th Avenue, Suite #7, Denver, CO 80204. phone: (303) 623-3464; e-mail: MJi@afsc.org, DShort@afsc.org

Miami, Florida

The American Friends Immigrant Services (AFIS) Program provides legal representation and services to immigrants, documents workers right abuses and participates in community activities that encourage dialogue and public awareness about immigration laws and their impact on immigrant communities.

Jeanette Smith, Program Director, South Dade 1, 10700 Caribbean Blvd, Suite 301, Miami, FL 33189. phone: (305) 252-6441; e-mail: jeanette.smith@afsc.org

Chicago, Illinois

Project Voice - Chicago advocates for human and civil rights in state and national policies.

Chuck Hutchcraft, Program Director, 637 S. Dearborn, Third Floor, Chicago, IL 60605. phone: (312) 427-2533; e-mail CHutchcraft@afsc.org
Des Moines, Iowa

The Iowa Immigrant Rights Project helps Latino immigrants build communities that create a sense of security for new immigrants to assert their rights.

Sandra Sanchez, Project Director, 4211 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312. phone: (515) 274-4851; e-mail SSanchez@afsc.org
Cambridge, Massachusetts

The Latin America Action Program addresses the racist and anti-immigrant climate that makes it difficult for Latinos to hold jobs and to pursue an education.

Mario Davila, Program Director, 2161 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140. phone: (617) 661-6130; e-mail MDavila@afsc.org

Newark, New Jersey

The Immigrant Rights Program provides information and legal services to immigrants and helps raise public awareness about immigration laws and their impact on immigrant communities.

Amy Gottlieb, Program Director, 972 Broad Street, 6th Floor, Newark, NJ 07102. phone: (973) 643-1924; e-mail Agottlieb@afsc.org

Union City Immigrant Rights Office: Blanca Molina, Community Organizer, 4511 New York Ave., Union City, NJ 07087. phone: (201) 617-5366; e-mail BMolina@afsc.org

Long Island Immigration Resource Center: Arif Ullah, Outreach Coordinator, Manhasset Friends Meetinghouse, 1421 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, NY 11030. phone: (516) 365-5575; e-mail AUllah@afsc.org

Portland, Oregon

The Latino America/Asia Pacific Youth Program develops youth leadership, cultural expression, community activism and educates youth about nonviolent methods of implementing social change. The Community Economic Development Program helps Latinos increase their standard of living and self-sufficiency.

Marco Mejia, Codirector (LAAP); Martin Gonzalez, Director (CEDP), 2249 East Burnside, Portland, OR 97214. phone: (503) 230-9427; e-mail MMejia@afscpdx.org, MGonzalez@afscpdx.org