CIVIC INTEGRATION

Civic integration is about empowerment. AHCD equips community members with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to engage in public life. From advocacy training and voter education to system navigation and leadership development, we help immigrants become active participants in shaping the policies and institutions that affect their lives. We believe that informed voices are powerful agents of change.

🔹 Services & Activities:

  • Know Your Rights Workshops
    Legal, housing, and public benefits education in plain language and multiple languages.

  • Civic Literacy & Voter Education
    Trainings on local government, voting processes, and civic responsibilities.

  • Leadership Development Cohorts
    Advocacy, public speaking, and organizing skills for youth and adults.

  • Community Advocacy Days
    Organized visits to city hall or state offices to elevate immigrant voices.

  • Civic Engagement for Parents
    Workshops on school councils, public meetings, and how to advocate for children's education.

Impact:

Families become informed, engaged citizens who shape their communities and advocate for change.

Goal: "Equip immigrants to participate fully in civic life and advocate for their rights."