this is who we are
Jefferson County Immigrant Rights Advocates (JCIRA) remains committed to building a supportive and safe community for immigrants to live and thrive.
Our mission is to support the rights of immigrants and their families. We give priority to those who live or work on the Olympic Peninsula and to immigrant detainees in Washington state. Through our services, we:
If you would like to be a part of this important work, join us!
Our mission is to support the rights of immigrants and their families. We give priority to those who live or work on the Olympic Peninsula and to immigrant detainees in Washington state. Through our services, we:
- Deliver access to free or low-cost legal aid.
- Stand witness to demonstrate our commitment.
- Offer support to families.
- Provide community education.
- Advocate for local, state, and national immigrant issues.
If you would like to be a part of this important work, join us!
TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHED
Since JCIRA was founded in 2017, we have celebrated many successes, as we continue the fight to work on behalf of Immigrants, refugees, and DACA recipients.
Here are just a few examples of our achievements. JCIRA has:
Although Covid-19 put a temporary halt to in-person meetings, JCIRA continued to advocate and assist immigrants during the pandemic.
Want to know more? Read a detailed history.
Here are just a few examples of our achievements. JCIRA has:
- Given more than 500 grants, totaling more than $268,000 to immigrants for help with medical bills, legal fees, or living expenses.
- Helped undocumented neighbors find programs and benefits available throughout our region.
- Made our voice heard by participating in many demonstrations and vigils on behalf of immigrants and immigrant rights locally, regionally, and at the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma.
- Sponsored three asylum seekers from Central America who were fleeing violence directed against them because they are transgender or have a transgender family member. (Sponsorship includes arranging for housing, providing financial and emotional support, and help in adapting to a new culture.)
- Offered an English Language Learning program.
- Sponsored three asylum seekers who were fleeing violence directed against them in Central America because they are transgender or have a transgender family member. (Sponsorship includes arranging for housing, providing financial and emotional support, and help in adapting to a new culture.)
- Partnered with Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center (KIAC) to provide low- or no-cost legal services.
- Provided rides, English/Spanish translation services, help navigating bureaucracies, and other assistance.
- Posted multiple petitions, sponsored card- and letter-writing campaigns, and engaged with elected representatives on matters of vital importance to immigrants, refugees, detainees, DACA recipients, and their families. Advocated at local, state, and federal levels.
- Provided information on the latest Washington State legislative actions, Congressional actions, federal and state courts, and Executive Orders.
- Promoted information concerning Covid-19 vaccinations and other Covid-19 assistance for immigrants.
- Participated in community outreach efforts, including distributing cards and flyers on JCIRA and immigrant rights.
Although Covid-19 put a temporary halt to in-person meetings, JCIRA continued to advocate and assist immigrants during the pandemic.
Want to know more? Read a detailed history.
Photo credits: Banner photo of JCIRA protest with JCIRA sign; photos below of Indivisible protest with JCIRA group and sign, and photo of protest signs with "Grandmas against family separation," also by JCIRA.
Jefferson County Immigrant Rights Advocates
P.O. Box 647
Port Townsend, WA 98368
JCIRAwa@gmail.com
360-232-6070
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Jefferson County Immigrant Rights Advocates
P.O. Box 647
Port Townsend, WA 98368
JCIRAwa@gmail.com
360-232-6070
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