Immigration and Refugees
These highly rated charities are leading the conversations on immigration, refugees, and global migration.
Millions of people around the world continue to seek safety, stability, and opportunity — fleeing war, persecution, natural disasters, and poverty, or migrating in search of a better life.
Whether escaping violence or navigating the complexities of immigration, refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants face immense challenges as they build new lives, often far from home. From emergency assistance to long-term resettlement and integration, highly-rated charities are stepping in where help is most needed.
Many of these organizations have experienced recent federal funding cuts, making support more critical than ever to sustain their work.
How can you help refugees, immigrants, and displaced families?
´ºÉ«µ¼º½ Navigator has curated a list of top-rated nonprofit organizations supporting individuals and families through every displacement, migration, and resettlement stage. Your donation can help provide emergency shelter, food, legal guidance, medical care, and long-term services such as housing, employment support, and cultural integration. Support one or multiple trusted organizations through the Giving Basket and help create safer, stronger futures for those seeking a new beginning.
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List of Best Immigration and Refugee Charities
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Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
Saint Paul , MN
ILCM provides legal aid to immigrants in Minnesota and is facing service challenges due to federal funding cuts. -
Vera Institute of Justice Inc.
BROOKLYN , NY
VERA advances justice reform and immigrant rights and is adjusting to federal cuts impacting key programs. -
Chinese American Service League Inc.
CHICAGO , IL
CASL provides social services to Chinese American families and is impacted by recent government funding cuts. -
Lutheran Community Services Northwest
SEATAC , WA
LCSNW supports refugees in the Northwest with legal aid, now adjusting programs due to federal grant cuts. -
Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights
LOS ANGELES , CA
CHIRLA defends immigrant rights in California through advocacy and legal aid, now adjusting after funding gov cuts. -
Immigration Institute of the Bay Area
SAN FRANCISCO , CA
IIBA, impacted by federal funding cuts, provides legal services to immigrants in the Bay Area. -
Chinese Mutual Aid Association Inc.
CHICAGO , IL
CMAA offers job help, housing, and education to immigrant families in Chicago, now adjusting after gov grant cuts. -
International Institute of Metropolitan St. Louis
SAINT LOUIS , MO
IISTL helps immigrants in St. Louis with legal, housing, and education aid, now adjusting after gov. grant cuts. -
Catholic Charities of Louisville Inc.
LOUISVILLE , KY
Catholic Charities Louisville aids refugees and low-income families, now adjusting programs after federal cuts.
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