How do we build A thriving immigrant population in nyc?

These key services & supports are critical to help newly arrived immigrants and refugees fully participate in their new communities.

 

The Goal:

Economic sustainability and community integration.

Change begins with individuals like you.

Your actions, no matter how small, can help combat anti-immigrant sentiment and build a more diverse, equitable society.

  • Help dispel anti-immigrant rhetoric by sharing factual information about immigrants and their contributions to our society. Start with these valuable resources.

  • Continue to support candidates at the state and local levels who promote diversity and inclusion. Advocate for policies that protect immigrant rights and promote integration. Encourage local initiatives that foster inclusive communities. Here are some of the campaigns and policies we support as members of the New York Immigration Coalition.

  • Riverside programs thrive because of our dedicated volunteers. Join as conversation partners, workforce volunteers, or mentors. Sign up to Volunteer.

  • If you're a lawyer, consider providing pro bono legal assistance to immigrants applying for asylum or work authorization, facing discrimination, dealing with wage theft, or other legal challenges. Your expertise can be life-changing for those in need.

  • Your purchasing power can create change. Support businesses owned and staffed by immigrants, such as Bunnii Coffee, The Migrant Kitchen, and Kabisera. By doing so, you're directly contributing to their success and our community's economic growth.

  • Your financial support is crucial for our ability to respond to the changing landscape. Every dollar you contribute goes directly towards creating a more inclusive community and protecting those most vulnerable. Donate Today

 

"Riverside is the best program in New York for immigrant people... They didn't give me only an education... they prepared me for the life here."

– Kassim, 2015 Graduate