Annual Report 2024 /25
COMMUNITY JUSTICE PROGRAM EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES WITH LEGAL SUPPORT CRC’s Community Justice Program was launched in 2015 to address the lack of legal representation for low-income immigrants and permanent residents in Westchester County. With a deep commitment to supporting vulnerable families, CRC witnessed firsthand the harm caused by limited access to legal counsel. The program began with one pro bono attorney and a CRC staff member offering legal support and self-advocacy training. Despite limited resources, the team worked tirelessly to assist as many clients as possible. As demand grew in 2016 amid rising political tensions, CRC partnered with other organizations and explored new strategies, but it became clear that the model needed to expand to meet community needs. Now, this program has grown with a full time staff attorney.
WORK PERMITS 38
DACA RENEWALS 32
70 ASYLUM APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED Helping clients with asylum applications for safety and protection.
65
CITIZENSHIP APP. SUBMITTED Helping clients navigate the citizenship application process.
Helping clients renew DACA for continued work authorization and safety.
Helping clients secure work permits for employment opportunities.
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