Central American Resource Center (CARECEN-LA)

Central American Resource Center (CARECEN-LA) CARECEN empowers immigrants by defending human and civil rights, working for social and economic justice and promoting cultural diversity.
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06/20/2026

On World Refugee Day, CARECEN’s Migrant Response Coordinator, Guillermo Quintanilla, shares what it means to stand alongside immigrant and refugee families during times of uncertainty.

When families are left without income, legal support, or stability, CARECEN is there to respond. But we don’ do it alone.

Your donation and support helps provide emergency assistance, legal services, and critical support to families facing uncertainty.

Stand with our community. Donate today.

06/12/2026

One year later, the burden day laborers carry is heavier than ever.

For many immigrant workers, sacrifice has always been part of the journey. Since arriving in this country, they have worked long hours, accepted difficult jobs, and pushed through challenging circumstances in hopes of creating a better future for their families.

Despite everything, what continues to motivate him, like many other immigrant workers, is simple: his family.
At the end of the day, he shares that fulfillment comes from knowing there is someone who will be there for them, someone who will support their education, protect their well-being, and help ensure they have opportunities he never had.

Like so many day laborers, he continues showing up every day not because the work is easy, but because the people he loves are counting on him.
His story is a reminder that behind every worker standing on a corner is a person carrying immense responsibility, making sacrifices, and doing everything possible to provide for their family. 

As we mark one year since June 6, we invite you to listen to the voices of day laborers, honor their resilience, and stand with the communities continuing to fight for dignity, safety, and the right to earn a living.

💙👷🏽 Donate today through our online fundraiser or by visiting carecen-la.org/donate.

06/06/2026

One year after June 6, the corner looks different.

Work is harder to find. The uncertainty is constant. Fear remains in the back of their minds. Many day laborers spend hours waiting for an opportunity that may never come, all while carrying the weight of providing for their families.

In this second video of our series, one of our compas shares what life has looked like since the raids and why he continues showing up every day despite the challenges. Like so many day laborers, he works long hours, faces the risk of wage theft, and now must navigate the fear created by ongoing attacks on immigrant communities.

His message is simple: listen to our stories.
Too often, people see day laborers standing on a corner but never stop to understand the sacrifices, resilience, and determination behind every person waiting for work.
 
As June 6 approaches, we invite you to hear directly from the workers whose lives have been forever changed and to stand with the communities continuing to fight for dignity, safety, and the right to earn a living. 
As we mark this anniversary, we invite you to stand with immigrant families once again. This work is only possible because of people who believe immigrant communities deserve safety, dignity, and justice.

💙👷🏽Donate today through our online fundraiser or by visiting carecen-la.org/donate

06/05/2026

As we approach June 6, we remember the raids that shook our communities and the lasting impact they continue to have on day laborers one year later.  

For the first video in our three-part series, we sat down with our Labor Outreach Organizer to talk about what has changed since the raids—from the challenges of finding work and supporting families to the fear and uncertainty that many day laborers continue to carry every day.  

But this story is also about resilience. It’s about the workers who continue showing up, supporting one another, and fighting to preserve the dignity and humanity of their community despite ongoing attacks.  
Over the coming days, we’ll be sharing stories directly from our day laborer community whose lives were forever changed last summer. Their experiences deserve to be heard.  

Because of supporters like you, our communities were not left to face these challenges alone.. Your support helps sustain the organizing, resources, and advocacy that day laborers rely on every day.  

💙👷🏽Donate today through our online fundraiser or by visiting carecen-la.org/donate

🚨Atención comunidad 🚨 CARECEN-LA will be closed on Monday, May 25th. We will reopen during our regular hours on Tuesday,...
05/22/2026

🚨Atención comunidad 🚨 CARECEN-LA will be closed on Monday, May 25th. We will reopen during our regular hours on Tuesday, May 26. There will be no phone coverage or walk-in services during these dates, but one may leave a voicemail with their name phone number, reason for calling and a team member will return the call.
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CARECEN-LA estará cerrado el lunes 25 de mayo. Volveremos a abrir en nuestro horario regular el martes 26 de mayo. No habrá cobertura telefónica ni servicios presenciales durante estas fechas, pero se puede dejar un mensaje de voz con el nombre, el número de teléfono y el motivo de la llamada, y un miembro del equipo le devolverá la llamada.

05/20/2026

🇺🇸 If you’re a green card holder or permanent resident, now may be the time to take the next step. We know many people delay applying because they’re afraid of the citizenship exam, especially with recent changes. But you do not have to receive a perfect score— you just have to pass. And with the right support, it is absolutely possible.💙💪🏽

With midterm elections approaching, becoming a citizen can mean protecting yourself, protecting your family, and having the opportunity to vote for the first time.
CARECEN is here to guide you through every step of the naturalization process.

☎️ Call our Naturalization Line today:
213-385-7800 ext. 500
✅If we are unable to answer your call, please leave a voicemail with your name, phone number, and let us know you are inquiring about naturalization services. We will return your call within a few days.

05/13/2026

💚Si tienes residencia permanente o “green card,” este puede ser el momento de dar el siguiente paso. 🇺🇸

Sabemos que muchas personas retrasan su solicitud por miedo al examen de ciudadanía, especialmente con los cambios recientes. Pero no tienes que ser perfecto/a — solo tienes que pasar. Y con el apoyo adecuado, sí se puede.

Con las elecciones de medio término acercándose, hacerte ciudadano/a puede significar protegerte a ti, proteger a tu familia, y tener la oportunidad de votar por primera vez.

En CARECEN estamos aquí para acompañarte en cada paso del proceso de naturalización.

☎️ Llama hoy a nuestra Línea de Naturalización:
213-385-7800 ext. 500

📲Si no podemos contestar tu llamada, por favor deja un mensaje de voz con tu nombre, número de teléfono, y menciona que estás llamando para pedir información sobre nuestros servicios de naturalización. Te devolveremos la llamada dentro de unos días.

Renew your DACA with CARECEN! 🦋 We are encouraging folks to renew their DACA renewals as early as one year as we are cur...
05/08/2026

Renew your DACA with CARECEN! 🦋 We are encouraging folks to renew their DACA renewals as early as one year as we are currently noticing DACA renewals are taking significantly longer to process.  
 
🔗Book your appointment today through: 
tinyurl.com/CARECENDacaWorkshop or using the link in our bio! 
💙comment “🦋” and we’ll DM you the link! 

Book your appointment soon or share with someone that may benefit from this workshop! ✊🏽 
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¡Renueva tu DACA con CARECEN! 🦋 Recomendamos a todos que renueven su DACA con hasta un año de antelación, ya que estamos notando que las renovaciones de DACA están tardando más tiempo en tramitarse.   
  
🔗Reserva tu cita hoy mismo a través de:  
tinyurl.com/CARECENDacaWorkshop o utilizando el enlace de nuestra biografía.  
💙¡Deja un comentario con “🦋” y te enviaremos el enlace por mensaje privado!  

¡Reserva tu cita pronto o compártelo con alguien que pueda beneficiarse de este taller! ✊🏽

¡Mantenerse informado es una forma de poder y de resistencia! Por eso vamos a organizar tres talleres comunitarios centr...
05/07/2026

¡Mantenerse informado es una forma de poder y de resistencia! Por eso vamos a organizar tres talleres comunitarios centrados en temas importantes relacionados con la inmigración, entre los que se incluyen: 🚨 las últimas novedades sobre el TPS, las diferentes formas de protección migratoria, información sobre tus derechos y cómo prevenir el fraude migratorio. ¡Invitamos a todos a que se unan a nosotros en cualquiera de estos eventos! 🚨 

 
Aviso: Estos foros comunitarios serán completamente en español. Visita tinyurl.com/carecenevents para ver la lista completa de talleres en español e inglés, o comenta “💙” y te mandamos el enlace por mensaje directo.

05/06/2026

Thank you to every organization, community member, artist, advocate, and TPS leader who showed up with love, power, and conviction outside the Supreme Court on April 29. ✊🏽❤️‍🔥

Together, we continue to remind the country and this administration that TPS communities are not alone and that our people deserve dignity, protection, and a permanent pathway to citizenship.

We are deeply grateful to our partners for helping mobilize, organize, and hold space for our communities during this critical moment in the fight for TPS.

Thank you to:

This fight continues, and we’ll keep showing up for each other every step of the way. 💪🏽

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Gracias a todas las organizaciones, miembros de la comunidad, artistas, defensores y líderes de TPS que se hicieron presentes con amor, fuerza y convicción afuera de la Corte Suprema este 29 de abril. ✊🏽

Juntos le recordamos al país que las comunidades con TPS no están solas y que nuestra gente merece dignidad, protección y un camino permanente para quedarse.

Estamos profundamente agradecidos con nuestras organizaciones aliadas por ayudar a movilizar, organizar y acompañar a nuestras comunidades en este momento tan importante para la lucha por el TPS. 💪🏽❤️‍🔥

Gracias a:

Esta lucha sigue, y seguiremos presentes el uno para el otro en cada paso del camino. 💪🏽

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2845 W 7th Street
Los Angeles, CA
90005

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm

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