Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project Inc

“The form 990 is prepared by a cpa firm. The form 990 is then reviewed by the treasurer and the executive director before it is filed. The form 990 is provided to all board members before it is filed and published on the organization's website.”

“Employees are provided a copy of the project's personnel manual which includes a conflict of interest policy. All employees are required to sign a form attesting they have read, understand, and will adhere to the policies. Violations are brought to the attention of the executive director and an investigation is conducted. Staff are made aware that if they are concerned that a staff member has engaged in a conflict of interest matter, they must alert their supervisor, and all claims will be investigated. If it is determined that an employee has engaged in a violation of the policy, the employee will be disciplined, which may include termination.”

“The executive director's compensation is reviewed and approved by the board of directors.”

“All salaries are approved by the board as part of the budgeting process. The organization may engage an external salary consultant from time to time to provide market studies and assist with wage determinations and salary scales for all positions.”

“The project provides governing documents, policies, and financial statements to the public upon request.”

“The florence immigrant & refugee rights project inc. (florence project) provides free legal and social services to adults and unaccompanied children facing deportation in arizona. The florence project has long been a trailblazer in expanding access to legal counsel and support for immigrants through our exceptional programs, including our children's legal program, adult legal program, social services program, pro bono program, and advocacy program. Children's legal program: in 2024, our children's legal program provided comprehensive support to unaccompanied immigrant children in shelters through know your rights presentations, individual legal consultations, friend of the court services, and full legal representation. We delivered know your rights presentations to 10,201 children, educating them about the immigration process and their legal options. Our team met one-on-one with 9,157 children to discuss their individual cases and provide tailored legal guidance. Additionally, we provided full legal representation in immigration court to 1,156 children. Our program prioritized particularly vulnerable cases, including 87 children who had been forcibly separated from their families at the border and 266 babies and toddlers, ages 0-5, who were detained in shelters. Adult legal program: in 2024, our adult legal program supported adults held in immigration detention facilities in eloy and florence, arizona, by providing legal education, individual consultations, pro se assistance, and full legal representation. We mailed legal orientation and pro se materials to 5,615 detained adults, delivered know your rights presentations to 2,461 adults, and provided one-on-one legal guidance to 1,329 individuals. Additionally, we provided full legal representation in immigration court to 257 adults, including 118 who were deemed by a judge mentally incompetent. Our team also represented clients on appeal before the board of immigration appeals and the ninth circuit court of appeals, ensuring that detained adults have access to critical legal support at every stage of the process. In addition, through our partnership with the kino border initiative, we provided legal orientation and education to 2,795 asylum seekers in nogales, sonora, mexico, helping them understand their rights and options for seeking asylum and protection in the united states. Social services program: in 2024, our social services program addressed critical needs beyond the courtroom, helping immigrants navigate the challenges of detention and empowering them to thrive in their new communities once released. Our social workers provided individualized, one-on-one psychosocial support to 596 immigrants, assisting with medical and mental health care, housing, food insecurity, education access, trauma recovery, obtaining ids and driver's licenses,employment, and parenting and pregnancy support. Through this holistic approach, our social workers ensure that detained immigrants have access to essential resources and that those released have the stability and support they need to begin rebuilding their lives in the united states. Pro bono program: in 2024, our pro bono program expanded access to justice by training and mentoring private attorneys to take on immigration cases pro bono. With guidance from a dedicated florence project mentor attorney and legal assistant, these volunteer attorneys provided full legal representation to 35 immigrants facing removal. In addition to increasing the number of immigrants who receive critical legal support, the program equips volunteers with valuable immigration law skills and fosters a growing network of advocates committed to defending the rights of immigrants. Advocacy program: in 2024, our advocacy program advanced systemic change through appellate work, strategic litigation, media advocacy, and partnerships at local and national levels. We litigated 30 appellate cases, resolving 15 with several major wins; signed or drafted four amicus bri”

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