This is a new chapter for NYC. But given the moment we are in, we must be resolute in the determination that the changes we need are not simple nor can they be achieved by one person or one organization alone. To best pursue the mission of the Immigrant Defense Project, we must strengthen our relationships and collaborations with others in New York and across the country, including with you–our supporters.
We are thrilled to share that thanks to your support, we have raised $50,000 and unlocked the commitment of $50,000 in matching funds - a generous gift from a small group of dedicated supporters, IDP Champions 2026. But we can’t stop now. We now aim to raise another $50,000 by the end of the calendar year.
We need to build off of the energy we have had from the very beginning of 2025, when we marched in Albany on the first day of the legislative session to demand action for New York immigrant communities:
