When we stand together - We RISE together.
The RISE Coalition is Back!
The Refugee and Immigrant Support and Engagement (RISE) Coalition, established in 2016 and active until 2021 is being relaunched in response to our community’s concerns for and interest in supporting our immigrant and refugee neighbors under the new Federal administration’s immigration policies. The Coalition is comprised of over 20 organizations and residents.
RISE’s mission is to foster a welcoming environment for refugees and immigrants while supporting their successful integration into the Lowell community. Through sharing information, collaboration, and advocacy we aim to increase access to vital services and address community needs.
Stay tuned for updates, upcoming events, and opportunities to get involved. If you’d like to join us in this work, please contact us.
For more about the RISE Coalition’s mission and activities, visit our Facebook page.
Together, we can build a stronger, more inclusive Lowell!
Immigrant and Refugee Resources
Everyone—whether a U.S. citizen, green card holder, visa holder, or undocumented—has legal rights. Understand your rights using these resources:
Massachusetts Immigration and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition offers multilingual pre-recorded “know your rights” presentations that you can use and share. They also have downloadable Know Your Rights cards.
https://miracoalition.org/news/know-your-rights/
To request a Know Your Rights in the Workplace for Employers and Employees contact achavezandonie@miracoalition.org
MIRA also has an Immigration Helpline, available 24/7:
✅ Get guidance on immigration cases, processes, and resources
✅ Learn about your rights
✅ Find out what to do after a detention
📲 Call (508) 293-1871 and leave a voicemail with your name, contact info, and inquiry. Our team will return your call within 2 business days.
Lawyers for Civil Rights (LCR) provides legal resources for immigrants: https://lawyersforcivilrights.org/get-help/legal-resources/
LCR’s Immigrant Defense Hotline at 617-988-0606 provides timely and free legal advice for immigrants facing imminent threats related to immigration enforcement.