International Institute of Los Angeles

IILA's Immigration Legal Services Division is here to support you. Contact us today especially if you need help with citizenship, applying for a green card, a DACA renewal, or if you are an unaccompanied minor. We can currently accept new cases for these forms of relief. Call 323-264-6217 or fill out a confidential intake form at https://iilosangeles.org/service/legal-services/

This month, we're highlighting the reflections of IILA staff on the importance of their work with the immigrant community. Some will share memorable moments. Others will honor the impact they've made in general.

As we celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month, we offer each of these reflections as small acts of resistance as the immigrant community continues to be vilified, scapegoated, and persecuted. We'll share these reflections alongside the regular opportunities for action and key headlines that we reshare and publish. Stay tuned for more.

IILA is honored to share a special message from our President and CEO, Cambria Tortorelli, for Immigrant Heritage Month (June). Today and throughout the month, IILA calls particular attention to the contributions of the immigrant community to our individual and collective histories, as well as our future well-being. We know that freedom and justice for immigrants in the United States is linked to the liberation of all people, as are all fights for justice.

To remember IILA's history of work with the immigrant and refugee communities of the Greater LA area, we'll be sharing meaningful memories this month from IILA staff of walking alongside our newest neighbors. Please share these moments as a way to uplift the impact of service to newcomers, honor their contributions to our communities, and resist anti-immigrant sentiments.

Read Cambria's statement here: https://iilosangeles.org/remembrance-as-resistance-honoring-our-heritage-for-the-sake-of-our-future/

Starting June 1st, certain CalFresh recipients will need to meet work requirements in order to continue receiving benefits. Use the CDSS screening tool linked below to see if you'll be impacted. For more information, visit https://dpss.lacounty.gov/en/food/calfresh/work-rules.html

Due to federal changes, starting June 1, 2026, some people will have to meet work and community engagement rules to keep getting CalFresh. Learn more and use our pre-screening tool to see if you may be impacted: https://bit.ly/4fdJYjs.

If you or someone you know is looking for work, join IILA and a variety of potential employers for a hiring event on Wednesday, May 27th, hosted by the South Bay Workforce Investment Board and City of Bell Gardens. We'll be there representing the TSE (Transitional Subsidized Employment) Program! Scan the QR code to learn more and register or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/6th-annual-connect-to-your-future-hiring-event-tickets-1987865130116?keep_tld=true

City of Bell Gardens - local government

IILA thanks our Board Chair Linda Dakin-Grimm for sharing important background and insights with News 1 SoCal about the potential end of TPS. Learn more and watch the full story by visiting https://iilosangeles.org/news/ or https://bit.ly/sn1tps

🌟 The spring event you don't want to miss — and it's completely FREE!

IILA is bringing the community together on May 24th for a fun-filled day of creativity, culture, and good vibes. The Ukrainian community and all supporters are warmly invited!

Here's what's in store:
💄 Beauty & style masterclasses
🎵 Street rhythm workshops
📱 Instagram content creation
🎧 Live DJ
🍓 Delicious treats & smart hydration bar
🎨 Interactive mural
📸 360 Photo Zone + real-time photo coverage

There's truly something for everyone — whether you're coming solo, with friends, or bringing the whole family.

📅 Sunday, May 24, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 3845 Selig Place, Los Angeles, CA 90031

Admission is FREE! Have questions or need a ride to the event? Scan the QR code or give us a call at 818-334-4079 — we're happy to help.

Tag a friend who should be there and help us spread the word! 🙌

Learn more and take action to urge policymakers to choose affordable child care for all: https://info.childcareaware.org/price-and-supply-2025?utm_campaign=35568233-2026%20Advocacy%20Emails&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--T0r0pXxbioud-kHWV_SmvG4N51HpVFbFZ4BTYsyOe-e6Po1zo0-U2n_q6F3EVgs0M6hAfXWqxlvbZUsXGOheRTpa8AG1wQJH7h9ToMDPSUd9xEmo&_hsmi=418780994&utm_content=418780994&utm_source=hs_email -action

Price and Supply 2025 A new report from CCAoA, Child Care in America: 2025 Price & Supply, found a small decrease in the number of child care centers from 2024 to 2025

Join IILA for three free community events this week to learn about the benefits of home electrification and ways to switch! Visit us in Van Nuys for a full presentation or come find us on Saturday at the Panorama City Community Clean-Up with Imelda Padilla or the Northridge Recreation Center's Salute to Recreation.

Imelda Padilla for Los Angeles City Council District 6 , Northridge Recreation Center

San Fernando Valley residents! - Come visit our table at the Porter Ranch Branch - Los Angeles Public Library this Wednesday to learn more about the benefits and affordability options of home electrical appliances.