Immigrant & Refugee Resources

Based in Iowa City - a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to welcoming and empowering immigrants, refugees, and community members in need. They offer practical support through English and citizenship classes, immigration legal services, a weekly food pantry, and community programs like the Global Food Project. Their goal is to build connection, stability, and opportunity for individuals and families as they navigate life in a new culture.

Open Heartland

Located in Iowa City - dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive community for immigrant and refugee families. They provide space for connection, cultural celebration, and mutual support through family-centered programs, community gatherings, and resource assistance. Their mission centers on belonging, dignity, and empowerment for all who call Iowa home.

Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice

Emphasizing that everyone has inherent dignity and belongs, they work from the conviction that migration is a human right and that immigrant and refugee voices are essential in shaping their own futures. They provide legal services and rights-education, organize advocacy for immigration and worker justice, and build community power aimed at dismantling systemic barriers faced by immigrant and refugee communities.