Immigration Center sponsors free clinics

The Southwest Detroit Immigrant and Refugee Center is sponsoring a free legal clinic every Wednesday from noon until 7 p.m. at the Ford Resource and Engagement Center, 2826 Bagley in Detroit.

“Many newcomers to Detroit face critical needs for legal services and they don’t know where to turn,” reports attorney Kevin Piecuch, executive director of the Southwest Detroit Immigrant and Refugee Center. “And their needs extend far beyond immigration matters.”

He said clients have included those filing applications for asylum, needing help negotiating with landlords, petitioning for insurance benefits and even seeking advice on traffic violations.

Currently staffed by Piecuch and a small group of law students, the Immigrant Center wants to expand its program and is looking for help from others in the community. This help includes volunteers, donations, and publicity.

The center is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation.

Additional information on the program and services can be obtained by visiting  www.detimmigrantcenter.com.

The Ford Resource and Engagement Center is a client-directed community center where people learn new skills, obtain needed services, develop new talents and celebrate community.