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110 Years of Empowerment: The Founding and History of IILA

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Building New Lives:
The Services of IILA

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110 Years of Empowerment:
The Founding and History of IILA

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Building New Lives:
The Services of IILA

Our Mission

International Institute of Los Angeles (IILA) provides transformative services to refugees, immigrants, and working families by promoting self-sufficiency, strengthening resiliency, and honoring cultural identities. We strive to cultivate an inclusive IILA community where a powerful sense of belonging emboldens each person to foster their well-being. 

A series of 9 painted images with people from various cultures
A series of 8 paintings with people from various cultures

OUR WORK

International Institute of Los Angeles provides refugees, immigrants, and survivors of human trafficking with the skills, abilities, and resources they need to become self-sufficient and thrive.

Founded in 1914 to help newly arrived immigrants adjust to life in Los Angeles, we have steadily expanded our mission over the decades. Today, our services span a wide range of critical supports across Southern California, including immigration legal assistance, refugee resettlement, case management for survivors of human trafficking, free to low-cost child care, nutrition programs, transportation subsidies, utility-bill navigation assistance, debt-resolution services, and more.

Our Clients: IILA Voices

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ADVOCATE WITH US

WE ARE ONE
One in Three Angelenos is an Immigrant

WE ARE A FOURTH
Immigrants Fuel Innovation

WE ARE BILLIONS
Immigrants Power the Economy

WE ARE HALF
Over Half Speak Another Language

WE ARE EVERYONE
Los Angeles Is a Microcosm of the World

WE WORK TOGETHER
Our Large Immigrant Population & GDP

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ADVOCATE WITH US

WE ARE ONE
One in Three Angelenos is an Immigrant

WE ARE A FOURTH
Immigrants Fuel Innovation

WE ARE BILLIONS
Immigrants Power the Economy

WE ARE HALF
Over Half Speak Another Language

WE ARE EVERYONE
Los Angeles Is a Microcosm of the World

WE WORK TOGETHER
Our Large Immigrant Population & GDP

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Get Involved Today!

When newly-arrived individuals are able to secure their first jobs, get legal help, and find child care that works for their families, they are able to fully participate in and contribute to our communities. By giving your time, financial resources, material goods, or your voice in advocacy, you make it happen. Partner with us today and make a difference in your community.