named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Church-Based Immigration Legal Clinics
Supports local churches in establishing DOJ-recognized clinics that provide low-cost legal aid to immigrants, including help with green cards, citizenship, and visas
Immigrant Pathway Institute
40-hour training program covering immigration law and practice, designed for advocates in faith-based organizations; prepares participants for DOJ accreditation
Legal Support and Technical Assistance
Provides ongoing legal guidance, case management tools, and access to attorneys for affiliated clinics and accredited representatives
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 1 activity
- Facilitate immigrant integration through church-based community supportSupports immigrant families in finding community and integrating locally through partnerships with churches, offering gospel-centered care and community-based assistance.
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Immigration Legal Services 1 activity
- Provide low-cost immigration legal services to immigrantsOffers affordable immigration legal consultations for $40, with fees applied toward case costs, and provides ongoing legal counseling and representation through DOJ-accredited counselors and volunteers. Services include assistance with green card applications, family petitions, citizenship applications, and other immigration benefits.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Train and support churches to operate DOJ-recognized immigration legal clinicsProvides training, legal support, case management systems, and accreditation assistance to help local churches establish and operate immigration legal aid clinics. This includes a 40-hour training program, volunteer curriculum, and ongoing legal updates and hotline access for clinic staff and volunteers.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Plan expansion of legal aid and educational services in Park City, UtahPlans to launch immigration legal aid services in Fall 2026 and informational/educational classes in late Spring 2026 in Park City, Utah, as part of future program development.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$63K
Contributions & grants$27K43%
Program service revenue$36K57%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$77K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$58K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$38K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$34K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +7.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Owens | Site Director/DOJ accredited rep | 30 | $32K |
| Karen Brown | Office Assistant | 15 | $11K |
board members · 1
- Christopher Hooper — Board President
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Bethany International Partner — Partnered on the production or dissemination of the video "Door of Hope" addressing immigrant outreach by the church.
- Dallas Theological Seminary Partner — Collaborated on the video "Migration, Law, and Mission" featuring Dr. M. Daniel Carroll R.
- Department of Justice Government — Assists clinics in applying for DOJ Recognition and Accreditation to provide immigration legal services.
- Department of Justice Government — DOJ recognizes Immigrant Hope-affiliated organizations and accredits their staff to provide immigration legal services.
- Department of Justice Government — Partner agency through which churches are certified as recognized immigration legal service providers.
- Department of Justice Government — Recognized by the Department of Justice to provide low-cost immigration legal services.
- EFCA Theology Podcast Partner — Partnered on the podcast episode discussing biblical foundations for immigration response.
- Immigrant Hope – Santa Barbara Partner — Collaborated to support an immigrant family in finding community through a local church.
- Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) Partner — Partner organization whose curriculum is used as the primary training material for the Immigrant Pathway Institute.
- Mountain Life Church Partner — Partner ministry supporting the launch of Immigrant Hope Park City.
- The Table Podcast Partner — Collaborated on podcast episodes addressing immigration and the Bible, and ministry to immigrants.
- U.S. Department of Justice Government — Recognized by the Department of Justice to offer immigration legal services.
- local churches Partner — Partner organizations through which Immigrant Hope delivers legal aid and support to immigrants.
- local churches Partner — Trains and collaborates with local churches to serve immigrant neighbors through gospel-centered care and legal support.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Client-Centered Legal Advocacy in Trusted Community Settingsmethodology: client_centered_legal_guidanceBy delivering client-centered legal guidance through trained staff and volunteers within accessible church-based clinics, the organization improves legal outcomes because familiarity, cultural competence, and localized trust lower barriers to engagement and increase service utilization.
- Faith-Integrated Legal and Spiritual Caremethodology: faith_integrated_serviceBy embedding legal services within trusted faith-based communities and integrating spiritual care, the organization increases access to justice and fosters holistic belonging because shared religious values build trust, reduce stigma, and deepen engagement.