Immigration Counseling Service (ICS)
Mission
Founded in 1978, ICS’s mission is to achieve equity and justice for immigrants and their families by providing accessible services to uphold their legal rights. Through direct engagement, ICS brings immigrant voices and experiences to the decision-making table. We honor and respect the contributions made by immigrants to keep our economy strong and our communities vibrant.
Bottom Line for Portland
Supporting ICS builds a stronger, more inclusive, and more just community.
Anti-immigration policies, practices, and rhetoric put our immigrant and refugee neighbors in danger every day. The immigration legal services provided by ICS create immediate access to a host of fundamental human rights: freedom from violence, access to health care and education, and the ability to earn a living wage. Without access to services to attain legal status, immigrants and their families are forced to live in society’s shadow and suffer disproportionate harm from poverty, illness, lack of educational opportunities, and unrelenting fear.
Join our community of resistance today and show that Oregonians believe in treating our immigrant and refugee neighbors with dignity, humanity, and respect. With your support, ICS can take immediate action to ensure more immigrants have legal footing—and the safety that comes with it—today.
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“I am very grateful for all the support you have given me. I am very happy with the work that ICS did and that you never left me alone. Thank you so much.” – Rogelio, ICS client
“Thanks for all your hard work to make people’s dreams come true.” – Marcos, ICS client
“ICS ensures that each client is welcomed, listened to, and understood from their first contact.” – Pegge, Community Partner
“Your organization does amazing things for our community. Growing up in the Gorge, I know how much our community owes to immigrants. This is my small way of giving back. I know you’ll use it to help someone.” – ICS Supporter
Incentives
On Giving Tuesday (December 2), a generous anonymous donor will match every gift dollar-for-dollar up to $2,500 total!
Partner(s)
We are partnering with Mandos Mundo Entertainment to host a Dia de los Muertos event on November 1-2 to kickoff this year’s Give!Guide campaign!
In collaboration with Signs of Justice, we developed some swag so you can show your support for immigrant families. 30% of sales will support ICS’s immigration legal services to keep families together.
Supporting the holistic needs of immigrants and refugees is a community effort. We are proud to partner with these fantastic organizations that are delivering crucial services during these uncertain times. Support their worthy missions today!
African Youth & Community Organization
Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO)
Interfaith Movement for Immigrant Justice (IMIrJ)
We would also like to thank our year-round supporters for their incredible generosity: Acacia Center for Justice, American Immigration Lawyers Association – Oregon, Chambers Family Foundation, the Collins Foundation, the Consulate of Mexico, the Ford Family Foundation, Gorge Community Foundation, Jackson Foundation, Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation, Meyer Memorial Trust, M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, NW Natural, Oregon Community Foundation, Oregon Human Development Corporation, Oregon Law Foundation, Pride Foundation, Portland Trail Blazers, Resonance Ensemble, Roundhouse Foundation, Schnitzer Cares, Self Determination Resources, Inc., Sosta House, Vera Institute of Justice, and Yarg Foundation.
Immigration Counseling Service (ICS) is in the Civil & Human Rights category which is sponsored by Davis Wright Tremaine.
They're a medium-sized organization with activities in Clackamas Co., Multnomah Co., Washington Co. and beyond.