Our Story, Our Mission, Our Future
Founded in 1976 — nearly five decades of building bridges between cultures.
Our Mission
Immigrants Alliance is a nonpartisan, secular global multicultural economic development federated social welfare organization dedicated to promoting positive intercultural relations and addressing challenges faced by migrants today.
UNITE global communities through cultural exchange and financial empowerment.
ENABLE organizations to achieve financial sustainability through SEED and MundusPass.
EMPOWER immigrants to reach their full potential, thrive, and build bridges.
PROVIDE access to essential services, programs, and events.
ERADICATE cultural ignorance by fostering inclusive, harmonious societies.
Our History
Hugo Edward Juarez founds the Immigrants Foundation to help immigrant families achieve their aspirations.
Unified Immigrants Alliance formed with leaders of umbrella organizations from many cultural communities.
1st International Cultures Conference, Passport to the World, and Immigrants Parade held in lower Manhattan — commemorating the Statue of Liberty centennial.
NGO Consultative Status with the U.N. Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) — unanimously endorsed by all member governments.
Immigrants Building at 7 West 44th Street, corner of 5th Avenue in Manhattan, established as a landmark home.
40th Immigrants Parade marches through Midtown Manhattan.
41st Immigrants Parade (June 13). SEED launches September 15. A new era begins.
Affiliated Organizations
Immigrants Foundation
Mother organization, founded 1976. Holds Special Consultative Status with the UN ECOSOC since 1989.
International Cultures Mission
Coordinating body promoting positive intercultural relations. Sponsor of the annual International Cultures Celebration since 1986.