Alaska Institute for Justice

The Alaska Institute for Justice (AIJ) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the human rights of all Alaskans, including immigrants, refugees and Alaska Native communities by providing critical services to these underserved populations, including legal representation, language interpretative services, training and educational programs. We prioritize legal representation of asylum seekers and immigrant victims of human trafficking, domestic violence and sexual assault and providing technical assistance and resources to Alaska Native communities faced with accelerating environmental change caused by the climate crisis.

Join us for 12 days of AIJ this holiday season!  Each day at 5 pm, head to our Facebook page for a personal video from those who are deeply involved in AIJ or who have been impacted by the services AIJ provides.  https://www.facebook.com/AKIMMIGRATION  

AIJ continues to serve Alaskans thanks to donors like you.  Thank you for your contribution and happy holidays!

Founded in 2005, Alaska Institute for Justice ("AIJ") is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the human rights of all Alaskans.  AIJ has been on the frontlines of promoting justice and equality of treatment for immigrants and refugees residing in Alaska. The legal program provides statewide comprehensive low-cost and free immigration legal services to immigrants and refugees. This includes legal and advocacy services for crime victims including domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking.


AIJ is fundraising to support Alaskan families impacted by the Corona Virus (COVID-19) who do not qualify for federal emergency assistance. 

On March 27, 2020, President Donald J. Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The $2 trillion stimulus package, while a step in the right direction for millions, excludes Alaskan families who have family members who have not yet received their social security numbers because of their immigration status. 


OUR GOAL

To raise at least $5,000 so we can help at least 10 Alaskan families. The more money we raise, the more families we can help. 


WHERE WILL THE FUNDING GO?

To assist 10 individuals and/or families with small grants of $500 each to help pay for food and housing during this crisis. The funds will support international students, crime victims, and others who are unable to get social security numbers and/or mixed-status Alaskan families who are negatively impacted by COVID-19 and are not able to apply for relief under the CARES Act.