2024 GHIRP Spring Festival Fundraiser

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: 03/05/2024

[Galveston-Houston, TEXAS] - Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project - GHIRP, is thrilled to host the 2024 GHIRP Spring Festival Fundraiser on April 20th, from 12 to 4 PM at Dan Electro's. The event aims to foster community engagement, increase awareness, and raise funds to support GHIRP's mission of building a resilient, diverse community through holistic immigration legal services.

GHIRP has been at the forefront of immigrant advocacy in the Galveston and Houston area and is now turning to the community for support in raising funds to expand our programs.

Advocating for Immigrant Justice

GHIRP has aptly named this campaign "Advocating for Immigrant Justice", signifying our commitment to ensure that immigrants in the community have equal access to due process in our complex immigration system. The goal of this campaign is to raise $50,000 dedicated to our under-funded initiatives like the Survivors of Crime and Human Trafficking program.

How You Can Help GHIRP

To help us achieve our 2024 goal, please consider the following options,

1. Buy Tickets: ALL INCLUSIVE for food & drinks and children's activities, perfect for everyone in the family!

2. Sponsor: Your choice to sponsor this exciting event and the initiatives led by the GHIRP organization are greatly appreciated as we strive for a diverse and inclusive community across the Galveston-Houston area.

3. Donate: Visit our website at ghirp.org to make a secure online donation. No matter how small, every contribution brings us one step closer to our goal.

4. Get GHIRP Merchandise: All proceeds will go towards GHIRP's mission of building a resilient and diverse community through immigration legal services.

5. Spread the Word: Share our campaign on social media platforms using the hashtag #GHIRPimmigrantadvocacy to help us reach a broader audience.

Vision and Impact

Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project's mission is to build a resilient, diverse community by providing comprehensive representation and holistic legal services to immigrants in need.

Through zealous representation, GHIRP ensures that immigrants in the community have equal access to due process in our complex immigration system. Access to counsel is a critical component to due process for immigrants seeking family unity, protection from deportation, and freedom from abuse and persecution. GHIRP's model of combining education with legal representation empowers immigrants in our community to reach their greatest potential by first achieving safety, stability, and independence.

From 2022 to 2023, GHIRP provided legal services to 1,421 individuals and filed 480 applications for new and existing clients. An application is a legal request for action filed with an immigration agency on behalf of a client. Of the individuals served, we represented 177 new clients from 33 different countries.

Last year, 77% of GHIRP's new clients applied for humanitarian relief, meaning they sought protection from violence, threats, persecution, torture, human trafficking, or other harm.

GHIRP has expanded tremendously, but we still need your support. By donating or sponsoring our event, you are making a massive difference in helping to eliminate barriers and increasing access to justice for immigrants. Diverse and inclusive communities make us stronger.

Supporting Quotes

"When I thought it was all over for me in the United States, Rebecca worked so hard to let me stay in the country that I have called home since I was 3 years old." - SOFIA.

"I am deeply grateful for the GHIRP non-profit organization, whose unwavering support has been a lifeline for women like me, helping us navigate every aspect of the immigration system with compassion and dedication. They've made an immeasurable difference in our lives, and I can't thank them enough." - AITANA.

Contact Information

Feel free to contact us with any questions,

- Phone: (713) 561-3059
- Fax: (713) 588-1188
- Toll Free: 1 (866) 301-3901
- Email: Info@ghirp.org

About the 2024 GHIRP Spring Festival Fundraiser

Join us for GHIRP's 2024 Spring Festival Fundraiser at Dan Electro's on Saturday, April 20th, from 12 to 4 PM! This family-friendly event will feature fun activities, food & drinks, and fantastic entertainment while supporting the GHIRP mission.

All-Inclusive Activities

• Live music
• International cuisine
• Beer & wine stand (21+ adults only)
• Snow cones
• Arcade games

Youth Activities
• Bounce house, puppy cuddle station, lawn games, face painting, henna, and more!
• Diaper Dash competition (babies one year and under)
• Cornhole competition

Additional Activities (*Extra fees apply)
• VIP access
• Wine pull
• Raffle prizes
• Silent auction
• Donation & Merch. Station

For more details, please visit https://www.ghirp.org/ghirp-spring-festival

Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project (GHIRP)
Address: 6001 Savoy Drive, Ste. 400, Houston, TX 77036
Phone: (713) 561-3059
Fax: (713) 588-1188
Toll Free: 1 (866) 301-3901
Email: Info@ghirp.org
Website: www.ghirp.org

Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project (GHIRP) is a non-profit organization that provides free representation to immigrants in need in the Galveston and Houston area.

At GHIRP, dedicated lawyers and legal professionals are committed to providing high-quality legal services to low-income immigrants through zealous advocacy at every level, from Know Your Rights presentations to federal litigation. As a local organization, we focus on regional issues, using education, representation, and outreach to serve and advocate for immigrants to build a more resilient, diverse community. This same spirit drives the GHIRP mission to ensure that all individuals within our borders have equal access to our justice system and its protections.

GHIRP eliminates barriers immigrants face in obtaining legal counsel and expands direct representation in the Galveston-Houston area. Legal advocates are critical now, more than ever, in assisting immigrants with navigating our complex immigration system. Apprehension and detention authorities are exponentially more expansive than in the past, yet the resources dedicated to preserving immigrant rights have not kept pace. Recent changes to immigration policies and laws have eroded due process protections for immigrants, mainly eliminating access to safety and stability in the United States for many vulnerable immigrants.

This release was published on openPR.