RAICES

RAICES, formally known as the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services, defends the rights of immigrants and refugees; empowers individuals, families, and communities; and advocates for liberty and justice.

Founded in 1986 as the Refugee Aid Project, RAICES provides legal and social services to disenfranchised immigrants and refugees, including families and unaccompanied children, and pairs direct client service with impact litigation and rights advocacy focused on expanding permanent protections for immigrants and changing the narrative around immigration in the U.S. The 501(c)(3) not-for-profit is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, with services across the State of Texas and national advocacy for systemic change.

Each year, RAICES opens more than 10,000 affirmative and defensive direct representation cases, including social services case management; provides Know Your Rights presentations and legal intakes in 15 shelters and select emergency facilities for unaccompanied children; and resettles more than 400 refugee parents and children, including Afghan Special Immigrant Visa holders and humanitarian parolees, Ukrainian nationals, and Cuban entrants.

RAICES

RAICES, formally known as the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services, defends the rights of immigrants and refugees; empowers individuals, families, and communities; and advocates for liberty and justice.

Founded in 1986 as the Refugee Aid Project, RAICES provides legal and social services to disenfranchised immigrants and refugees, including families and unaccompanied children, and pairs direct client service with impact litigation and rights advocacy focused on expanding permanent protections for immigrants and changing the narrative around immigration in the U.S. The 501(c)(3) not-for-profit is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, with services across the State of Texas and national advocacy for systemic change.

Each year, RAICES opens more than 10,000 affirmative and defensive direct representation cases, including social services case management; provides Know Your Rights presentations and legal intakes in 15 shelters and select emergency facilities for unaccompanied children; and resettles more than 400 refugee parents and children, including Afghan Special Immigrant Visa holders and humanitarian parolees, Ukrainian nationals, and Cuban entrants.