Our Mission

GRIP is a group of dedicated community volunteers committed to raising awareness about immigration issues in Berks County. Through education, communication, and advocacy, we focus on supporting local youth and their families as they navigate educational challenges, explore pathways to citizenship, and work towards becoming active, contributing community members.

Our Mission

GRIP is a group of dedicated community volunteers committed to raising awareness about immigration issues in Berks County. Through education, communication, and advocacy, we focus on supporting local youth and their families as they navigate educational challenges, explore pathways to citizenship, and work towards becoming active, contributing community members.

About us

The GRIP volunteer committee is made up of local civic-minded individuals such as church leaders, immigration attorneys, educators, students and other professionals. meets one evening per month and is open to all. We are a community-driven organization.

Our primary focus is to raise funds for our established DREAMER Scholarship which supports students who are not eligible to receive state and federal assistance for college.

We also work with local community organizations to educate the public about immigration issues, advocate against unfair practices against our local undocumented community members, and provide workshops upon request on these issues.

We provide referrals and resources for our immigrant community.

We aim to make a positive difference within our community.

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Local Community Resources

There are legal immigration services in Berks County. If you would like to receive help with your case, please be sure the lawyer is licensed in the state of Pennsylvania or in the state you are in. Refrain from going to Public Notaries, also known as “Notarios.” They are not licensed attorneys and your case may be placed in jeopardy. Below is a list of attorneys in Reading, PA who are licensed and experienced in immigration.