About Immigrant Justice Coalition

Watauga County Immigrant Justice Coalition began with a group of volunteers who wanted to show support for the Immigrant community in the High Country. 

• 2022 - Official status as a Non-Profit Organization

Our Values:
DIGNITY
We affirm the dignity of all immigration-affected people.

COMMUNITY BUILDING THROUGH COLLABORATION 
Effective collaborations that strengthen the entire community are possible through the respectful exchange of ideas between immigration-affected people & the wider community.

FOR THE PEOPLE, AND BY THE PEOPLE
Immigration-affected* people must have a seat at the table on issues that affect them. We prioritize their voices and experiences, and our work is led and informed by their unique perspectives.

EMPOWERMENT AND EDUCATION
We grow in power when the immigration-affected and the broader community recognize our shared rights & responsibilities towards one another. We work to dispel misunderstandings and increase mutual respect.

​TRUST, HUMILITY, & PERSEVERANCE
As we persevere to overcome obstacles & accomplish our goals, we practice trust in our unique abilities and in the collective process. We also recognize that there is always more to learn and room to grow.

EIN Number: 83-3706459