Resources
A Powerful Network for Support
Central Washington Immigrant Rights Organizations
Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network – Runs the WAISN Hotline – to report suspected ICE enforcement activity and raids anywhere in Washington State.
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project – This Seattle based non profit immigration law office with offices in Tacoma, Granger and Wenatchee is a leading resource on the latest immigration policy changes, “Know Your rights’” resources and community information.
Central Washington Justice for Our Neighbors – Ellensburg
Spokane Immigrant Rights Coalition
Tri-Cities Diversity and Inclusion Council
Tri-Cities Immigrant Coalition
Walla Walla Immigrant Rights Coalition
Washington Gorge Action Programs – Columbia River communities
Wenatchee for Immigrant Justice
Advocacy Organizations
Asian Pacific Islanders Coalition of Yakima – he coalition group includes immigrants, refugees, and American citizens who use their collective strength and diversity to empower and contribute to the advancement of our communities.
Faith Action Network – a statewide, multifaith partnership striving for just, compassionate, and sustainable communities through courageous advocacy and public action.
Latino Advocacy – consulting for non-profits in the areas of policy, advocacy, organizing and membership development, workshops and meetings facilitation, focusing on racial justice and immigrant rights.
May 1st Coalition, Yakima Valley – this group organizes gatherings, a march and program for May 1st each year. International Labor Day.
Do you need legal help?
Find an Immigration Lawyer
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project – Granger Office
121 Sunnyside Ave, Suite 146, PO Box 270
Granger, WA 98932
(509) 854-2100
www.nwirp.org
– If you or a loved one is detained at the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, please contact NWIRP at 253.383.0519 or 877.814.6444 (Toll Free).
– Si usted o un ser querido es detenidx en el Centro de Detención de Tacoma, llame a NWIRP al 253.383.0519 o 877.814.6444 (llamada gratis).
Detainees that are in the Tacoma Detention Center can call 2279# from the internal phone system and it will connect to Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP). They need to state their A-number, name, and birthdate and request a visit from an attorney to go over their case.
Los detenidos en el Centro de Detención de Tacoma pueden llamar al 2279# desde el sistema telefónico interno y se conectarán con el Proyecto de Derechos de los Inmigrantes del Noroeste (NWIRP). Deben indicar su número de identificación, nombre y fecha de nacimiento, y solicitar la visita de un abogado para revisar su caso.
Central Washington Justice for Our Neighbors – Can help negotiate bonds
www.cwjfon.org
Administrative Relief – Find Legal Help
www.adminrelief.org
American Immigration Lawyers Association – Referral Service
Seattle Area Immigration Lawyers List – or www.aila.org
Immigration Advocates Network
www.immigrationadvocates.org
Immigration Law Help – Helping low-income immigrants find legal help
www.immigrationlawhelp.org
Latino Bar Asso. of Washington
www.lbaw.org
National Immigration Project – Find an Attorney
www.nationalimmigrationproject.org
Washington State Bar Association
www.wsba.org
Be sure your lawyer is REGISTERED with the Washington State Bar Association!
Important Phone Numbers
USCIS 1-800-375-5283
Northweset Detention Center 253-396-1611
EOIR Court Automated Line 1-800-898-7180
Seattle Immigration Court 206-342-7200
Seattle Enforcement and Removal 206-277-2000
Portland Immigration Court 503-326-6341
Citizenship Classes
Several organizations in Yakima County offer Citizenship Classes:
La Casa Hogar
Classes are held in several locations including Englewood Christian Church and St. Michael’s Mission in Yakima; and Safe Haven in Toppenish. They also offer assistance in filling out paperwork for the naturalization process.
Citizenship classes in Spanish are held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. at Central Lutheran Church, while Citizenship classes in English take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. at Englewood Christian Church. The sessions are 10-weeks long.
For more information, Email Mireya Chavez or call (509) 457-5058 or visit their website – lacasahogar.com
La Casa Hogar welcomes volunteers to teach these classes. Contact Mireya Chavez or call (509) 457-5058 for more information.
Nuestra Casa
Classes are held in Sunnyside at Nuestra Casa. They also offer assistance in filling out paperwork for the naturalization process.
For more information, contact Monica Romero at (509) 839-7602 or visit their website – nuestracasawa.org
Free / Low Cost Medical Clinics
Several organizations offer free or donation/sliding scale based medical services:
Yakima
Yakima Free Medical Clinic / La Clínica Gratuita
208 N 3rd Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
Tel. (509) 731-3501
Hours:
Sunday / Domingo: 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
For more information, visit their website – yakimafreeclinic.org
Ellensburg
Open Door Health Clinic
521 E Mountain View Avenue
Ellensburg, WA 98926
opendoorhealthclinic@gmail.com
Tel. 509 929 7266
Hours:
1st and 3rd Saturdays 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
2nd and 4th Thursdays 6:00 PM -9:00 PM
For more information, visit their website – opendoorhealthclinic.com
Resource Finders
The WAISN Resource Finder, a community-driven database of vetted resources for immigrant and refugee communities in Washington State, goes beyond simply listing available services. It bridges the gap between resource providers and community members by educating providers on cultural sensitivities, language needs, and the specific requirements of undocumented individuals.
Unlike other resource databases in the state, the WAISN Resource Finder actively vets resources to ensure their accessibility to undocumented immigrants, providing detailed information about ID requirements, language support, and potential limitations based on immigration status. This approach fosters trust within the community, knowing that the listed resources are tailored to their needs and accessible regardless of their immigration status.
The Resource Finder serves as an invaluable tool for the WAISN Deportation Defense hotline, the largest and only hotline dedicated to assisting immigrants in Washington State, and is widely utilized by community organizations across the state to connect their immigrant and refugee clients with the resources they need.
While the Resource Finder is community-driven and constantly updated, it remains a work in progress, reflecting the imperfect nature of resource availability. Nevertheless, it stands as a comprehensive and accessible platform, specifically designed to empower immigrant and refugee communities in Washington State.
