Established in 1975, API Legal Outreach provides legal representation and social services, training and technical support, and community education and outreach. Our mission is to provide holistic, culturally competent and linguistically appropriate services to ensure social justice for the most marginalized segments of the community. Together with hundreds of volunteers, we provide services in areas including immigration, domestic violence/family law, human trafficking, consumer finance, elder abuse, disability rights, public benefits, housing, and youth violence prevention. For assistance, visit our website.
External link for API Legal Outreach
310 8th Street, Suite 305
Oakland, California 94607, US
1121 Mission St
San Francisco, California 94103, US
San Francisco, US
Our attorneys will be providing free immigration and naturalization consultations at a San Francisco Citizenship Workshop on April 12. Registration is required. Call 415-662-8901 to make an appointment. Support will be provided in multiple languages. Visit our website for more details: https://dub.link/542NE54
⭐️ It’s back and brainier than ever April 26 at the JCCCNC! ⭐️ After unprecedented demand, we're bringing back THE NATIONAL ASIAN AMERICAN TRIVIA CHAMPIONSHIPS to kickoff a year of 50th birthday celebrations. Get ready for a night of fierce competition, brain-teasing questions, and a whole lot of fun as we test your knowledge on history, pop culture, social justice, and more! Get your team together and grab your tickets before they're gone... 🎟️ https://dub.link/8NoaaCE
Don't miss Citizenship Day 2025 in San Jose on Saturday, April 5. Get expert help with your citizenship application, including legal consultations and application assistance, from APILO staff attorneys and others. Register now for this FREE event! Limited space available. Learn more at: https://dub.link/M4rZpGv
🚨 ALERT: New Immigration Policy Puts Vulnerable Communities at Risk A recently announced Trump administration policy threatens elderly immigrants and individuals with disabilities with criminal penalties. Imagine facing jail time for not carrying the right paperwork—simply because navigating a complex system feels impossible. Who's most impacted? Seniors and disabled immigrants who: ➡️ Entered the U.S. decades ago ➡️ Struggle with digital forms ➡️ Face language and technology barriers ➡️ Live on fixed incomes This isn't just policy—it's a humanitarian crisis in the making. Read our full analysis to understand the real human cost: https://dub.link/mnLI6oC #ImmigrantRights #SocialJustice #Advocacy #CivilRights
With shifting policies and increasing challenges to immigrant protections, understanding legal rights is more critical than ever. Tune in tomorrow to this virtual and vital panel on immigration rights featuring experts from APILO, La Raza Centro Legal, SOMCAN, and Self Help for the Elderly. 📅 Wed, March 19, 2025 | ⏰ 1:30–3:30 PM (PST) 🔗 Join here: https://bit.ly/4iSkrKY #ImmigrantRights #KnowYourRights
A 51-year-old API Legal Outreach client with schizophrenia faced $25,805 in SSA overpayment debt—a crushing burden for someone on limited benefits. That’s where our post-bar fellow ZM stepped in. Through dedicated advocacy, she secured a full debt waiver, lifting years of financial stress for our client. 👏 Join us in celebrating this incredible win! Read more: https://lnkd.in/gxbqtZAR
Remember the past to safeguard our future! Join us Sunday, Feb 16 in San Francisco for the Bay Area Day of Remembrance, reflecting on the unjust incarceration of Japanese Americans during WWII. Together, we stand against policies rooted in fear and division to ensure history doesn’t repeat itself. 🕯 All are welcome. More info at: https://lnkd.in/g5GNXpbX #DayOfRemembrance #NeverAgain #StandForJustice 📸: NJAHS
Free Webinar: Protecting Elders Through Advanced Planning Advanced planning is a powerful tool against elder abuse. In Part 1 of our free 3-part webinar series, Professor Pamela Zimba will cover Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives, and conservatorships to help safeguard vulnerable seniors. 📅 Feb 18, 2025 | 1 PM PT 📍 Virtual (Zoom) | FREE Don't miss this chance to learn from an elder law expert! Register now to secure your spot. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4jQ5avH #ElderCare #LegalSupport #SeniorRights #DisabilityRights #RespectAndDignity #JusticeForAll #NorCalElderCare #DisabilitiesLawyer #NorthernCaliforniaLegal #BayAreaCommunity #SeniorAdvocacy #SupportingFamilies #LegalAidNorCal #ElderRights #InclusiveLegalSupport #NorCalJustice #CommunityLaw #AccessibleServices #EquitableLegalAid #InclusiveNorCal #ElderCareRights #DisabilityJustice #SFVulnerableCommunities #AdvocacyInAction #ElderAbuse #ElderAbuseAwareness #StopElderAbuse #ElderJustice #SeniorSafety #SFAPS
Immigration policies continue to be in flux. If you're in need of help with your citizenship application, please sign up for a free consultation with our expert #immigration attorneys. We'll be at St. Mary's Cathedral in San Francisco Feb 1 10-2. Visit our site for more info or call 415-662-8902 to book an appointment. We're here to help. https://lnkd.in/ge_NbSjk
The recently passed Social Security Fairness Act of 2025 brings new benefits to specific individuals, including teachers, firefighters, police officers, postal workers, and other public sector employees receiving pensions from jobs not covered by #SocialSecurity and their families. Visit our website to understand the impact and what to do if you're affected in this project advisory from our Elder and Disability Rights team. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gmEWBwak