The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC) is honored to receive the 2024 Champion of Change Award for its outstanding work advocating for children and families. The award was presented July 24th at the Michigan Justice for Children Conference, hosted by the Governor’s Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect and Children’s Advocacy Centers of Michigan. The annual event is dedicated to advancing the well-being of children and forward-thinking strategies to address the challenges faced by children in Michigan and globally.
The Champion of Change award recognizes an individual or organization that embraces and supports change and is a leader in their community. The change may be affected in systems or policies, legislation, or in the attitudes and behaviors of stakeholders. The Champion of Change welcomes change, uplifts others, and embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. The awardee represents a steadfast commitment to advocating for children and families, and demonstrates outstanding leadership. Additionally, the awardee demonstrates achievements that have fostered positive impacts for children and families; a commitment to high standards of integrity, accountability, and thoughtful leadership; and has the skills and willingness to embrace change.
MIRC was selected as this year’s Champion of Change in recognition of their work on behalf of immigrant children across the state. MIRC represents hundreds of children in search of safety and stability, and serves every unaccompanied child in Michigan in federal custody.
These children participate in court proceedings meant to decide their fate and yet are not provided with an attorney by right. Many of the children are also in custodial systems where they have little access to the family and support systems that are crucial to their well-being.
As a statewide legal resource center for low-income immigrants, MIRC is privileged to represent these children. The organization helps their young clients navigate complicated legal processes and works to ensure their rights are upheld in the custodial and legal systems.
The children MIRC serves have faced many difficulties on their path to seek safety and become a meaningful part of Michigan communities. Sadly, unaccompanied immigrant children are often demonized in political rhetoric. MIRC staff have the rare opportunity to know their stories, their dreams, and prepare them for futures where they can thrive and contribute back to their communities and the state that welcomed them.
“We are deeply honored and grateful to receive this award,” said MIRC Managing Attorney Ana Raquel Devereaux. “We appreciate the support of all those who contribute their time and talents to serving children, including our many community partners, our equity-minded funders, and our dedicated staff who bring their whole selves to the work and are focused solely on the well-being of children and the communities we serve.”
The Champion of Change award recognizes an individual or organization that embraces and supports change and is a leader in their community. The change may be affected in systems or policies, legislation, or in the attitudes and behaviors of stakeholders. The Champion of Change welcomes change, uplifts others, and embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. The awardee represents a steadfast commitment to advocating for children and families, and demonstrates outstanding leadership. Additionally, the awardee demonstrates achievements that have fostered positive impacts for children and families; a commitment to high standards of integrity, accountability, and thoughtful leadership; and has the skills and willingness to embrace change.
MIRC was selected as this year’s Champion of Change in recognition of their work on behalf of immigrant children across the state. MIRC represents hundreds of children in search of safety and stability, and serves every unaccompanied child in Michigan in federal custody.
These children participate in court proceedings meant to decide their fate and yet are not provided with an attorney by right. Many of the children are also in custodial systems where they have little access to the family and support systems that are crucial to their well-being.
As a statewide legal resource center for low-income immigrants, MIRC is privileged to represent these children. The organization helps their young clients navigate complicated legal processes and works to ensure their rights are upheld in the custodial and legal systems.
The children MIRC serves have faced many difficulties on their path to seek safety and become a meaningful part of Michigan communities. Sadly, unaccompanied immigrant children are often demonized in political rhetoric. MIRC staff have the rare opportunity to know their stories, their dreams, and prepare them for futures where they can thrive and contribute back to their communities and the state that welcomed them.
“We are deeply honored and grateful to receive this award,” said MIRC Managing Attorney Ana Raquel Devereaux. “We appreciate the support of all those who contribute their time and talents to serving children, including our many community partners, our equity-minded funders, and our dedicated staff who bring their whole selves to the work and are focused solely on the well-being of children and the communities we serve.”
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