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Our mission

To empower immigrants and refugees to live confidently

through high-quality legal representation, resettlement, and social work and to create welcoming communities through education and advocacy.

Our history

Over 25 years of serving our community

CIRA has grown from small, volunteer-driven organizations to one unified agency providing comprehensive services to immigrants and refugees across Nebraska.

Starting in 1997 with the founding of the Southern Sudan Community Association (SSCA) and the establishment of Justice For Our Neighbors (JFON) in 1999, our journey has been marked by significant milestones, including the expansion of legal clinics, federal recognition as a refugee resettlement agency, and the launch of new offices and programs.

In 2022, CIRA solidified its impact by merging with the Refugee Empowerment Center (REC), creating a powerful force for empowering immigrants and refugees our community.

Our People

Our dedicated team at CIRA is committed to empowering immigrants and refugees through expert legal, resettlement, and social services.

Contact

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Financial information and annual report

CIRA is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization incorporated in Nebraska. As a nonprofit organization, donations may be tax deductible. Please consult your tax advisor for questions on tax deductibility. 

EIN number

74-3195841

Legal name

Justice for Our Neighbors-Nebraska

Doing business as

CIRA

Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement

Annual reports

2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2017 | 2016|

News

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Inside the strategy to deny immigrants their rights

Inside the strategy to deny immigrants their rights

More than two dozen of the workers detained in the Glenn Valley Foods raid in June remain in detention, even after immigration judges have determined…

Social work after the Glenn Valley Foods raid

Social work after the Glenn Valley Foods raid

After the raid of Glenn Valley Foods in June, we didn’t know what the ripple effect would be for families of loved ones who were…

Voices from the front: Q&A with Stacy Marquez

Voices from the front: Q&A with Stacy Marquez

Stacy Marquez coordinates the Nebraska Immigration Legal Assistance Hotline. Everyday, she and her team are often the first people immigrants talk to when they’re scared…

To empower immigrants and refugees to live confidently through high-quality legal representation, resettlement, and social work and to create welcoming communities through education and advocacy.

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