We are proud to be able to use our resources and platforms to lift up Black-led, anti-racist, and social justice-focused organizations in our region. Read more about some of the important organizations in our area that are working to better our communities and how you can support them.
Imperial Valley LGBT Center is an organization dedicated to working to improve the quality of life for the LGBT population in Imperial County. Its mission is to create a safe place and empower the LGBT community by connecting them to essential resources. The Center was created in October of 2015 and now guides, advocates, and provides support through drug abuse education, HIV testing and counseling, individual and family counseling, anger management groups, youth programs, community events, and so much more. All of their services are provided free of charge. To learn more and to donate visit www.ivlgbtcenter.com.
Family Health and Support Network, Inc. is a private non-profit Foster Family Agency that is based in Palm Springs, with the mission to lead and support a network of compassionate individuals in the provision of quality programs and services that empower vulnerable children, youth, and families. They help children aged 0-18 who have been removed from their homes as victims of abuse and neglect. Their staff of professionals provides support and services to the children placed in their charge and the families who care for them. To learn more, donate, or open your home to a child in need visit: www.fhsnet.org.
Refugee Health Alliance was organized in 2018 in response to increasing medical need at the US-Mexico Border. The organization works to provide ethical, holistic, and culturally-inclusive care and advocate for all displaced and vulnerable populations in collaboration with activists and existing health care organizations along the US-Mexico border. Patients receiving care are families, children, pregnant women and LGBTQ individuals who have been displaced, deported from the US, and were politically and socially excluded. The Refugee Health Alliance supports refugees and asylum seekers fleeing violence. To learn more and to donate visit: www.refugeehealthalliance.org.
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