Protesting ICE raids isn’t the only way to help immigrant communities—there are many powerful and practical ways to make an impact. Keep reading to learn more about Richmond area organizations that can use your help.
Volunteer Your Time
Immigration legal aid organizations can use your help to translate, fill out forms, or provide administrative support.
Immigrants taking citizenship classes can also use your help. Volunteer as a tutor for English or Civics preparation. The agencies listed below can help guide you.
Use Your Skills
Are you bilingual? You can help interpret or translate documents.
Have a knack for social media? Raise awareness, share accurate information, and offer to manage pages for local nonprofits.
Do you have experience in Human Resources or Administration? You can assist immigrants with resumes, job applications, and workplace rights.
Help With Basic Needs
Donate essential items to migrant shelters, families going through court proceedings, or refugee programs.
Educate Others
Host or attend “Right to Know” trainings.
Organize community conversations at churches, schools, or libraries.
Do you have a story to tell? Share it to humanize the issue. And/or share it by writing a Letter to the Editor.
Support Nonprofits
Fundraise for or donate to organizations like RAICES, Immigrant Defenders Law Center, Al Otro Lado, or your local legal aid organization.
Help these organizations with clerical tasks, events, or translations – even virtually. Simply email them to see how you can assist!
Advocate
Write or call your representatives and urge them to support humane immigration policies.
Support immigrant-owned businesses and amplify their voices online.
Where to help in Richmond
The Legal Aid Justice Center: Call (804) 643-1086 or visit Volunteer – Legal Aid Justice Center for volunteer opportunities.
Commonwealth Catholic Charities: Go to Volunteer | Commonwealth Catholic Charities for information.
Virginia Poverty Law Center: Call (804) 782-9430 or visit VPLC – Virginia Poverty Law Center || Seeking Civil Justice for ways to take action.
Visit International Rescue Committee to learn how you can help.
Get involved with ReEstablish Richmond.
You may be only one person, but you can help many. Do what you can, where you can.
Take Action
- Tell Governor Youngkin you don’t support the targeting of non-violent criminals in Virginia.
- If you know of other local agencies or organizations that should be included above, please email us at info@neighbors4change.com.
