“Immigrants hold a unique position in how America understands itself. We take great pride in our history as a nation founded, enriched, and transformed by immigrants… Through their hard work, perseverance, and ingenuity, they established the foundations of many of our current values, cultural practices, and governmental institutions.” – Luis Ricardo Fraga
The Tri-Cities Immigrant Coalition is a non-partisan community-based group working to build trust and understanding within our community about immigration issues through community education, engagement, advocacy, and immigrant support.
About us
The Tri-Cities Immigrant Coalition (TCIC) was formed in the summer of 2017. The gathering was spearheaded by the Shalom United Church of Christ Missions and Social Actions Committee. A diverse group of over 60 people from all faiths, professions, and walks of life came together with the goal of assisting immigrants and refugees in the Tri-Cities area.
Our Objectives:
- Educate our community about immigration rights, laws, and services
- Engage and network with individuals, groups, and agencies related to immigrants & immigration issues
- Provide opportunities for our diverse community to come together
- Advocate for immigrants with factual information
- Support and assist immigrants to access resources
“We believe every immigrant and refugee has inherent dignity and human rights. They should be able to live in safety, live without fear, and have access to basic necessities and opportunities.”