Advocates for Immigrant Survivors

03/23/2026

Join us in building a safer, more just community. AIS is seeking dedicated, mission-driven individuals to join our Board of Directors. Together, we support immigrant survivors in accessing justice, dignity, and restoration.

Your voice, leadership, and commitment can make a lasting impact.

For more information, visit our posting here: https://unitedwayboardbank.niceboard.co/job/2219512-board-member-advocates-for-immigrant-survivors

Interested? Reach out to [email protected] to begin the conversation.

03/19/2026

We’re honored to feature Alexia Rauen , Co-Executive Director of Advocates for Immigrant Survivors, as a panelist on our webinar next week. Alexia will give insight into how AIS provides immigration legal services and social services to aid survivors in accessing the rights to justice, dignity, and restoration.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, and be part of more equitable funding for Latino-led nonprofits.

Join the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1817731237624/WN_T7qWQh6wRIe02jxcoH_r6Q

12/08/2025

At AIS, hope is built through the steady work of people who believe that safety, justice, and healing should be within reach for every survivor. This work is shaped by the volunteers who step into our mission and see firsthand what true empowerment looks like.

12/02/2025

Hope begins with a single act of compassion. This Giving Tuesday, your support helps immigrant survivors access safety, legal protection, and resources they need to rebuild their lives. At AIS, survivors find a place where their voices are honored and new beginnings take shape. Join us in creating a stronger and safer future for immigrant families. Give today: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/advocates-for-immigrant-survivors/2025-ais-giving-campaign

11/25/2025

When you support AIS, you are part of every small victory: a survivor finding strength to file a police report, a work permit approved, a family reunited. Hope begins here, and it continues because of you. Please consider a gift to AIS this holiday season: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/advocates-for-immigrant-survivors/2025-ais-giving-campaign

11/18/2025

At Advocates for Immigrant Survivors, hope begins in small but powerful moments. It begins when a survivor feels safe enough to share their story, when someone walks through our doors and realizes they are not alone, and when a family feels secure for the first time in years. As we begin this giving season, we invite you to help hope grow. Your gift today ensures that every survivor who comes to AIS finds safety, justice, and a path toward healing.

05/08/2025

Thank you to Rice's Giving to Learn course, and the incredible students involved, for selecting AIS's research project to receive support from the Rich Family Circle of Giving through the Rice Center for Civic Leadership.

04/10/2025

Thank you to Harris County PCT. 5’s Victim Assistance Unit for inviting AIS to their National Crime Victims’ Rights Week fair. We appreciate the opportunity to connect with other service providers and share information to support survivors.

03/18/2025

AIS is currently seeking volunteers to assist with:

Spanish Document Translation – Help translate important documents to support applications for legal relief and ensure our Spanish-speaking community can access vital services.

1-on-1 GED Tutoring – Empower adult learners by helping them prepare for their GED exams.

Résumé Assistance – Guide job seekers in crafting strong résumés to improve their employment opportunities.

If you’re interested in volunteering, please reach out to us by email. Thank you!

01/23/2025

Excited to announce the publication of an article focused on AIS's research in the journal of Politics, Groups, and Identities. Thank you to Samantha Chapa, PhD Candidate at the University of Houston, for her invaluable collaboration on this project.

Ongoing police brutality in the United States has forced Americans to grapple with the role of law enforcement. Negative interactions with police, as representatives of government, can leave indivi...

12/19/2024

In 2024, AIS served over 175 new survivors, providing completely free services to all. Help us continue to make an impact in the lives of immigrant survivors by making a gift to AIS today! https://secure.givelively.org/donate/advocates-for-immigrant-survivors/2024-ais-giving-campaign

12/10/2024

This powerful quote comes from an AIS client, a survivor of human trafficking, who endured years of forced labor. Today, with the help of AIS’s survivor advocate, she is courageously pursuing her education and career dreams. This season, your support can help create more moments like this- where hope replaces hardship and dreams are within reach. 💜 Visit https://secure.givelively.org/donate/advocates-for-immigrant-survivors/2024-ais-giving-campaign to donate today to empower survivors on their journey to justice and restoration.