Who We Are:
LBIRC is building and sustaining a thriving immigrant-led movement to end the criminalization of immigrants and secure bold protections and opportunities that allow immigrant communities to thrive.
Recent Accomplishments:
- UndocuFundLBC- distributed over 1 million dollars in direct financial aid to undocumented families affected by COVID-19.
- Long Beach Justice Fund- advocated for and won the implementation of universal representation in the city of Long Beach.
- Long Beach Liberation Fund- provided immigrant families with the bail to free their loved ones from Adelanto Detention Center.
- COVID-19 Relief Work- provided immigrant communities with real-time, on-the ground resource connection, culturally sound and cohesive Covid-19 education in Spanish regarding testing, vaccination, and booster information.
What We Do:
- LBIRC supports the leadership development of immigrant leaders through political education, leadership programs, wellness resources, and shared advocacy.
- LBIRC advocates and organizes to transform the systems and power structures (i.e. laws, budgets and policies) that impact our community.
- LBIRC is a regional hub for information, services, and resources for the immigrant community.
- LBIRC builds partnerships and is an integral force in local, state, and national coalitions that are advancing intersectional movements for justice.
