ILAP’s volunteer and partner awardees stand together with their plaques during the organization’s appreciation event at SPACE in Portland in April.
The Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project named Lewiston Adult Education as one of its community partners of the year during a ceremony in Portland.
ILAP presented the 2023 Volunteer and Community Partner awards on April 24 at SPACE art center, a release said.
Presente! Maine and Lewiston Adult Education were named ILAP’s community partners of the year. Lewiston Adult Education Director Jen Tiner received the award. Tiner also serves as director of Auburn Adult & Community Education.
Lewiston Adult Education Director Jen Tiner receives a community partner of the year award on April 24 in Portland.
“Our volunteers and partners are the foundation of ILAP and steadfast champions for immigrant rights,” Executive Director Sue Roche said in the release. “We are proud to honor them and thank them for helping build a world where systems are rooted in justice and where everyone belongs and thrives.”
ILAP honored Congresswoman Chellie Pingree with its policy leader award for her work on legislation regarding work permits for asylum seekers.
Each honoree received an award designed by Ebenezer Akakpo of Akakpo & Co., featuring the Adinkra symbol for bravery. Adinkra symbols come from Ghana.
ILAP provides direct legal support and community legal education to immigrants around Maine, the release said.