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Mission

The DMV is one of the United States’ largest gateway destinations for immigrant communities. Immigrants are vital members of the Washington D.C. community, making up approximately one in seven residents with 6,500 of them being children. Legal services are essential for this population. Unaccompanied children who are unable to receive adequate legal representation are five times more likely to be deported, often back to dangerous situations. Recognizing this need, the GW Arc Foundation’s mission is to financially assist organizations that provide access to legal support services to immigrant/newcomer youth (0–25) in the DMV area.

Vision

We envision a world that empowers and supports immigrant youth to reach their full potential.

Objective

Our primary objective is to fund organizations that provide legal support services to immigrant youth in the DMV. This may include:

  • Asylum application

  • Family reunification

  • Representation for detained individuals

  • Assistance obtaining special immigrant juvenile status

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