Consumer Action Website: Federal Citizen Information Center
(800) FED-INFO
(888) 878-3256 (Spanish publications)
http://www.consumeraction.gov/
This online, federal resource gives many tools and detailed information for consumers, in a wide variety of areas: housing, employment, education, health, etc.
Language(s):Site in English and Spanish
Audiences:General, Service Providers

Consumer @ction
http://www.consumer-action.org/English/index.php
http://www.consumer-action.org/Spanish/index.php
Founded in San Francisco, this non-profit now supports consumers nationwide, with information and resources on multiple topics, such as: housing, employment, transportation, immigration, health, etc.
Language(s):English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Vietnamese
Audiences:Consumers, General

League of United Latin American Citizens
(202) 833-6130
http://www.lulac.org/
LULAC works for rights in employment, health, education and civil rights.
Language(s):English, some resources in Spanish
Audiences:Service Providers, General

National Council of La Raza
(202) 785-1670, and multiple local chapters
http://www.nclr.org/
NCLR works through both advocacy and local supports to “improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans.” Includes work in the areas of education, assets/investments, civil rights, employment and health.
Language(s):English, some documents in Spanish
Audiences:Service Providers, General

National Immigration Forum
(202) 347-0040
http://www.immigrationforum.org/
As well as breaking immigration news, the National Immigration Forum works through advocacy and public education to uphold the belief that “immigrants are America.” A helpful “community resources” section provides useful tools.
Language(s):Mostly English, some tools/resources in multiple languages
Audiences:Service Providers, General

Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)
Multiple regional offices
http://www.maldef.org/index.cfm
MALDEF focuses on the areas of employment, immigration, education, political access, language, and equity. It provides tools, resources, leadership programs, etc.
Language(s):English, some resources in Spanish
Audiences:Service Providers, General

National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights
510-465-1984, and multiple local chapters
http://www.nnirr.org/
The NNIRR furnishes advocacy and immigration support, both online and through multiple local chapters.
Language(s):English
Audiences:Service Providers, General

American Immigration Lawyers Association
(202) 216-2400
(800) 954-0254 Attorney Referral Service
http://www.aila.org/
http://www.aila.org/content/default.aspx?bc=9904
AILA is useful to more than just attorneys: it provides news and updates on recent cases, access to advocacy, publications and other resources. Also features a toll-free lawyer referral service.
Language(s):English, some Spanish
Audiences:Service Providers, General

Resource Center of the Americas
(612) 276-0788
http://www.americas.org/
Resource Center of the Americas supplies news, advocacy efforts, and other information. An online bookstore provides access to hundreds of resources for bilingual and/or Spanish books and other materials.
Language(s):English, Spanish
Audiences:Service Providers, General

Immigration Law Portal
(212) 545-0869 (fax)
http://www.ilw.com/
http://www.ilw.com/forms/
Though primarily intended for law professionals, this resource gives ready access to immigration law forms, information, news and other tools.
Language(s):English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Vietnamese
Audiences:Immigration law professionals, Service Providers, General

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