The coalition is an emerging network of individuals and groups from across the state focused on advocacy, education and organizing to support and protect the civil and human rights of new South Carolinians.
The mission of Coalition for New South Carolinians is to assist, organize, advocate for and mobilize the diverse immigrant community in the state (CNSC).
We are a network of more than 16 organizations and 100 individuals that serve or represent underrepresented immigrants and refugees in the state.
We carry out our work by:
- Holding community forums and other educational efforts to promote public awareness and understanding of the issues affecting immigrants and refugees;
- Developing and coordinating action plans on issues affecting immigrants and refugees;
- Advocating for the rights of underrepresented immigrant and refugee communities; and
- Promoting and supporting leadership and integration of immigrant and refugee communities in South Carolina.
Learn more. Contact Emily Stanek, program coordinator, at 803/429-8742, or stanek@coalitionfnsc.org
Our Members include the following organizations:
Acercamiento Hispano
Alliance for Hispanic Health, Medical University of South Carolina
Alianza Para la Colaboracion en la Comunidad Hispana
Iglesia Luterana Manantial de Vida
Lutheran Family Services of the Carolinas
SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center
SC Progressive Network
Turnipseed & Associates
Immigration and Customs Enforcement Raids Plant in Asheville, NC
(Nuestro Centro, Asheville)
On August 12, 2008, 57 workers were arrested by agents of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at Mills Manufacturing Corporation in Asheville, NC on charges related to immigration violations.
More immigration arrests made at S.C. poultry plant
(The Charlotte Observer)
Aug. 15, 2008 - Federal agents have arrested five additional House of Raeford Farms employees and continue to search for others as part of their investigation into alleged immigration violations at the company's Greenville poultry plant.