ILAP's CeleSoiree Raises Money For Maine Immigrants
On March 25th, the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project (ILAP) celebrated their 6th annual CeleSoiree. The event is an evening of fun that raises money to benefit Maine’s immigrants.
The night featured international cuisine from local Portland restaurants, live African drumming and Middle Eastern music, and a silent auction featuring photographs, paintings, fiber arts and jewelry, donated by over 100 Maine artists and businesses. The event filled the Portland Company with all walks of life who came together to support equality and access to justice.
Immigrants have long helped shape Maine’s culture and economy. Today's immigrants from Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East follow in the footsteps of those from Africa, Canada, China and Europe who have come to our state for generations. ILAP estimates that there are over 55,000 immigrants living in Maine today.
ILAP provides affordable legal services to low-income Maine residents and works with service providers, policy makers, and the public concerning legal issues unique to immigrants. The non-profit organization conducts outreach trainings regarding U.S. immigration laws, Constitutional rights, and related laws to hundreds of individuals across Maine each year.
ILAP’s goal is to create a society where immigrants are treated with respect and dignity, and are valued for the diversity they bring to Maine.
ILAP serves low-income residents of Maine regarding:
- Refugee issues, including permanent residency, family reunification, and travel documents
- Family based immigration matters
- Asylum
- Domestic violence, trafficking, or crime victim issues
- Citizenship issues
- Removal defense
- Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
- Work permits
- Other matters where immigration status is an issue, such as access to driver's licenses or public benefits.
At the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein, our goal is to help make access to justice possible for all Mainers. By working on a contingent fee basis – meaning a client pays an attorney fee only when his or her claim is settled and never before – we make it possible for Mainers of all backgrounds to get the justice they deserve. And with five convenient handicap-accessible offices in Biddeford, Portland, Lewiston, Augusta, and Bangor, the attorneys at the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein are truly Maine Lawyers Working For Maine People.
We commend the ILAP for their efforts for equality and congratulate them on another successful CeleSoiree.
For more information on ILAP and their annual CeleSoiree event please visit: www.ilapmaine.org.
