The LCA board is monitoring local efforts to protect immigrants and refugees in Tompkins County. We are amplifying the services of several local and fully staffed resources who can help if ICE agents are conducting raids in your area, if you need help locating someone in ICE custody, or if you would like to report ICE activity in Tompkins County:

Ithaca Welcomes Refugees
Located in: First Presbyterian Church
Address: 315 N Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: (607) 288-2984
Ithaca Welcomes Refugees is a volunteer-led community initiative that fosters a welcoming and fair environment for refugees and immigrants who come to our region. Our hope is that these efforts will continue the development of Ithaca as a welcoming host community in times of great global need.

Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga – Immigrant Services Program (Ithaca, NY)
324 W. Buffalo St., Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: (607) 272-5062  http://www.catholiccharitiestt.org/
Provides social services as well as a specific refugee and immigrant program that assists with resettlement, legal immigration services, referrals, job development, public assistance applications, healthcare and childcare, and domestic violence prevention.

Tompkins County Immigrant Rights Coalition (Ithaca, NY)
Languages: Chinese, English, Spanish, Thai
Phone: (607) 277-8699
http://www.tcimmigrants.com/
An advocacy and organizing group for immigrant rights that also provides information, resources, and leadership training to communities.

We Are La Voz: Resilience Through Art

In recent years, there has been a powerful re-evaluation of fiber arts, once dismissed as mere "handicraft" or "women’s work." Exhibitions like Threads of Change, 25 Million Stitches, and Reclaim the Void have reshaped how artistic practice is understood, highlighting the deep connections between fiber arts and social justice.

Resilience Through Art follows in this tradition, showcasing Latine fiber artists from two rural regions—Upstate New York and the Cauca River Valley in Colombia. This exhibition explores how these women use fabric, thread, and beads to convey powerful messages about identity, resilience, and justice. Featured works include fiber painting, soft sculpture, appliqué, beading, embroidery, and quilting.

Opening Reception: May 2, 5–8 PM
Venue: Orozco Gallery Ithaca, 115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY

The exhibition will include video interviews with Colombian artists, offering insight into their creative processes and the meanings behind their work. Additionally, local and international artists will lead hands-on workshops throughout the month, providing opportunities for the community to engage with fiber arts in a meaningful way.

Join us for opening night to celebrate these incredible artists and their work.

For updates, follow:
Instagram: @orozcogalleryithaca | @yenospina
Facebook: Orozco Gallery Ithaca | Yen Ospina

FUNDRAISING SOIREE FOR THE LATINO CIVIC ASSOCIATION
 Saturday, May 17th |  6–9 PM |  115 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY

Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration and support as we raise funds for the Latino Civic Association (LCA)! Together, we are building a stronger, more vibrant future for our Latine community in Tompkins County and beyond.

 Enjoy delicious catering by Zócalo, and sip on refreshing non-alcoholic drinks as we come together to make a lasting impact.

Every dollar raised will go directly toward LCA’s future programming, including artist events, youth workshops, cultural festivals, and community outreach initiatives that uplift and empower our community.

 Sliding Scale Donation: $20 – $50

Make a difference and be a part of shaping the future of the Latine community!

Made possible by Yen Ospina & her nomadic Orozco Gallery, Latino Civic Association, and the Cornell Rural Humanities grant.

 Learn more + optional RSVP: https://orozcogallery.com

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