2019
impact report
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project promotes justice by defending and advancing the rights of immigrants through direct legal services, systemic advocacy, and community education.
Letter from the Board President and Executive Director
JORGE L. BARÓN
In 2019, our clients faced enormous challenges from the current racist and xenophobic Presidential Administration. From unprecedented human rights abuses at the southern border to an unconstitutional new wealth test for immigrants, the year was further proof that the United States’ immigration system is rooted in White supremacy.
NWIRP’s 2019
Impact by the Numbers
Employment authorization cards approved for neighbors and immigrants wanting to work in our communities
Lawsuits and complaints filed to challenge unjust laws and policies
26
109
Community education outreach events
Community members served through community education
11, 518
Total number of community members provided direct immigration and legal services.
Total number of cases opened.
4,244
Total number of cases closed.
Countries our clients came from.
160
Languages spoken by our clients.
15, 698
Total number of people served by NWIRP
Cases placed with pro bono attorneys.
Our Work in Action
Thank You!
Every story in this report happened because of the work of this community. From the brave immigrants who faced overwhelming injustices in their pursuit of safety and security, to the supporters who provided their time, talent, or treasure to connect these community members to important resources.
From all of us at NWIRP, we would like to say thank you.
Financials
Individual, Event (net) and Business Contributions $3,5540,593
Foundation Grants $2,498,498
Government Grants and Contracts $6,061,331
Additional Revenue (Earned Income, Investments, Fees, etc) $287,181
Donated Services $4,049,817
Total $16,437,420
Program Services $10,229,377
Management and Administration $1,360,491
Fundraising $734,277
Donated Services $4,049,817
Total $16,373,962
Board of Directors and Staff
Board of Directors
Luanda Arai, President
Susi Collins, Vice President
Elisabeth Burgess Choi, Secretary (2020 Vice President Elect)
Sok Pok, Treasurer
Richa Arora (2020 Secretary Elect)
Paul Castañón* (2020 Treasurer Elect)
Renata Garcia
Dave Heiner
Wendy Hernandez*
Monika Batra Kashyap
Wamaitha Kiarie (2020 President Elect)
Kristen Kussman
Sara Litt
R. Omar Riojas
Seattle Office
615 2nd Avenue, Suite 400
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206.587.4009
Toll Free: 800.445.5771
Granger Office
101 Sunnyside Avenue
P.O. Box 270
Granger, WA 98932
Phone: 206.587.4009
Toll Free: 800.445.5771
Wenatchee Office
620 N. Emerson Avenue, Suite 201
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Phone: 509.570.0054
Toll Free: 866.271.2084
Tacoma Office
1119 Pacific Avenue, #1400
Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: 206.816,.3893