Spence School Library: Upper School: Service Learning: Immigration

NYC Research Orgs.

These are research organizations studying the issues in NYC. Use these resources to learn more about the magnitude of the issue, the underlying causes, and possible solutions.

Immigration: New York City Resources

The New York Immigration Coalition
"The New York Immigration Coalition aims to achieve a fairer and more just society that values the contributions of immigrants and extends opportunity to all."
The Role of Immigrants in the New York City Economy
City report from 2017.
Immigration in New York
Report prepared by the American Immigration Council.
Mayor's Office of Immigration Affairs
State of Our Immigrant City
Prepared by NYC mayor's office.

NYC Service Orgs.

This is a small list of organizations working in NYC. Be sure to use the service organization directories on the main page to locate more NYC organizations.

New York City Institutions

International Rescue Committee: NYC
"The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future."
Arab American Association of New York
"Our mission is to support and empower the Arab Immigrant and Arab American community by providing services to help them adjust to their new home and become active members of society. "
Families for Freedom
"Families for Freedom is a New York-based multi-ethnic human rights organization by and for families facing and fighting deportation."

Upper School: Service Learning: Immigration

NYC Resources: Immigration

Immigration: New York City Resources

New York City Institutions