Summary
Organization name
Alianza NORCO
2017
Tax id (EIN)
83-2325518
Category
Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy
Organization Size
Medium Organization
Address
2625 Redwing Rd Ste 298Fort Collins, CO 80526
Larimer County, CO, US
Alianza NORCO
A nonprofit organization
$6,101 raised by 35 donors
31% complete
$20,000 Goal
About
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Alianza NORCO is an immigrant-led and immigrant-serving community organization that is rooted in the values of compassion, dignity, empowerment, and social justice. We provide holistic immigration-related services through three related programs: Immigration Legal Services, Health Support, and Bilingual Resource Navigation. These programs lead us to organize and advocate for immigrant-related issues at the local, state, and national level. In 2024 we plan to expand our legal and health programming, and advocate for increased integration services and health insurance for immigrant families. With your support and generosity, we can continue to provide programming that has generational impact on local families.
Your donation makes a difference!
$25 helps a family obtain health insurance benefits through our bilingual navigation team
$50 helps a domestic violence victim have the peer support they need to improve their situation
$75 helps a new mom receive support through the challenges of breastfeeding their new baby
$100 helps a head of household obtain their driver's license to increase road safety and avoid detention
$150 covers an application for a work authorization
$200 helps a DACA recipient renew their work permit
$250 helps a refugee or an asylum seeker file their paperwork and begin a new life
$350 helps a resident achieve the dream of US citizenship
$500 helps a victim of abuse obtain protection and legal status, a level of safety and belonging
Testimonials
"What an honor and privilege it has been to be able to work with Alianza NORCO, who genuinely care about their impact on others’ lives." ~ Jose, US Citizenship
"The lawyer I went to before this only cared about the money, but here they cared about my issues and I really felt like everyone wanted to help.” ~ Jesús, US Citizenship
"From the first moments, Alianza NORCO gave me unwavering support." ~ Emerita, Work Authorization
To see these clients' full stories in our past newsletters, click here.
Mission
Alianza NORCO strengthens and empowers immigrant communities through essential services, civic education, leadership development, and community organization. We envision a nation where immigrants are welcomed, free from oppression, and have equitable access to opportunities, with their contributions recognized and celebrated.
Background Statement
Since 2017, Alianza NORCO(AN) has been providing key services and support to local immigrant families, while also advocating to remove systemic barriers. AN was created by Salvadorean and Mexican women who saw the need for immigration-related services and the generational impact that such services could have in our community. AN is the first organization in Fort Collins to be founded and led by a Latina immigrant. Thanks to the diversity of its staff, its tireless advocacy, and its empowering services, AN is a valuable and trusted organization among our international immigrant population.
A word from our ED as we near the end of 2024:
Hello, fellow community champions!
I’m Patricia Alvarez Harrell, and I’ve had the honor of serving as the new director of Alianza Norco since February, following in the footsteps of our wonderful founder, Patricia Miller. It’s been a privilege to continue the work of enhancing accessibility and collaborating with like-minded peers to drive meaningful change through legislative efforts. This tradition is the foundation and guiding model of Alianza NORCO.
In the eight years since our founders established Alianza to address the disparities faced by our immigrant community, we have grown tremendously. Fast-forward to 2024—we’re onboarding our second attorney, implementing a new resource and referral specialist role, and preparing for our second year assisting with OMNI Salud open enrollment. We remain committed to following the needs and voices of those we serve as we evolve.
Our team is renewing certification for OMNI Salud insurance enrollment while expanding support for mixed-status families seeking Medicaid and insurance marketplace enrollment. We aim to remove barriers by reducing the need for families to visit multiple locations to access care. Transportation, time, and resource depletion should not stand in the way of health. Our pop-up insurance events and rural outreach by our legal team are steps toward making these services accessible and attainable for families facing these challenges. Our navigation team will also be trained as Community Health Workers, ensuring we offer the latest evidence-based support for navigating healthcare systems and addressing the social factors affecting health outcomes. We are building partnerships with clinics, health leaders, providers, and hospitals to address these issues and improve the attainability of accessible services.
Access alone does not guarantee attainability. For example, someone with Medicaid in a medical desert may still lack care access, while someone in an area full of health services might be blocked by financial barriers. To tackle these issues, we are innovating our strategy with direct services, referrals, and support across the continuum of care. We are also launching a direct medical aid fund to cover essential costs like medical visits, prescriptions, equipment, and therapy. If a $170 visit allows someone to get the prescription they need, we want to provide that immediate support. While this may not be a long-term solution, we will continue working with coalitions to push for legislative change at state and national levels. Until then, we’re committed to providing this vital support.
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Fort Collins, CO 80526