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Immigrants are valued Coloradans who make indispensable contributions every day.
Share this important message and take a stand for our immigrant neighbors with actions in our tip sheet: Learn – Educate – Advocate – Report
Tip sheet includes links to Know Your Rights (KYR) information, Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC)’s Family Preparedness Packet, information on the Colorado Rapid Response Network (CORRN), legislator contact information, and more!

Action Opportunity: Sign on to a letter to the Trump administration urging reinstatement and support of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program 

Our allies at Colorado Center on Law and Policy (CCLP), co-leaders of our Colorado Language Access Coalition, have shared these important and timely resources:
Resources: Presidential executive orders
Immigrant Resources 2025

Our allies at Colorado Fiscal Institute (CFI) have shared these important and timely resources:
Immigrants Power Colorado’s Economy
The Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Mass Deportation: What’s at Risk in Colorado  

For resource inquiries, contact us.

Public Statements & Press Releases

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2025

3/19/25 – Refugee Action Coalition of Colorado demands that Trump administration swiftly reinstate U.S. refugee admissions program

3/19/25 – COLORADO LANGUAGE ACCESS COALITION REASSERTS THE VALUE OF LINGUISTIC DIVERSITY AND DENOUNCES PRESIDENT TRUMP’S RECENT EXECUTIVE ORDER DESIGNATING ENGLISH AS OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF U.S. | LA COALICIÓN DE ACCESO LINGÜÍSTICO DE COLORADO REAFIRMA EL VALOR DE LA DIVERSIDAD LINGÜÍSTICA Y DENUNCIA EL DECRETO EJECUTIVO RECIÉN DEL PRESIDENTE TRUMP

3/4/25 – Spring Institute denounces designation of English as official national language, asserting that multilingualism strengthens our country and language learning and language access promote unity

2/25/25 – As members of the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC), Spring Institute endorses this press release: Coloradans Showed Up in Hundreds Against Racist “Show Me Your Papers” Bill at State Capitol

2/24/25 –Spring Institute joins nearly 100 Colorado organizations in letter to Congressional Delegation urging them not to pass fiscally irresponsible budget legislation that would harm constituents

2/10/25 – Spring Institute joins Colorado Fiscal Institute and partners in letter to Colorado’s Congressional delegation urging them not to sell Coloradans out in exchange for cuts for the wealthy and corporations

2/6/25 – As members of the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC), Spring Institute endorses this press release: Immigrant Advocates Condemn Massive & Indiscriminate ICE Raids Across Metro Area – No Warrants, No Justification, Just Fear and Intimidation

2/4/25 –  Spring Institute Condemns Cuts to Foreign Assistance and Refugee Resettlement Programs

1/30/25 – As members of the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC), Spring Institute endorses this press release: Colorado Advocacy Groups Warn Against Harmful Impacts of the HR29|S5-The Laken Riley Act

1/22/25 – Spring Institute Condemns Trump Administration’s Anti-Immigrant Executive Actions

1/16/25 – Colorado Groups Release Report Calling on State Institutions & Policymakers to Address Professional Barriers for Immigrants

2024

6/5/24 – As members of the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC), Spring Institute endorses this press release: Immigrant Rights Advocates Condemn President’s Executive Order Limiting Asylum Access 

5/19/24 – Public comment regarding Development of a Universal Symbol for Language Assistance Services in Health Settings submitted to the U.S. Department Of Health And Human Services 

April 2024 – Global Talent Task Force Final Report – Spring Institute’s Adult Education & Career Pathways Program Manager served on the Global Talent Task Force. Their report was presented to the Governor and General Assembly in December 2023 and published more widely in April 2024.

3/12/24 – Spring Institute joins sign-on letter expressing concerns regarding the recently released Request for Applications (RFA) for the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) grant issued by the state’s Office of Adult Education Initiatives (AEI)

1/19/24 – Spring Institute’s comments on the draft Colorado Digital Access Plan

2023

10/17/23 – Colorado Language Access Coalition comments to Colorado Dept. of Labor and Employment FAMLI Division regarding the need to incorporate meaningful language access into the implementation of Colorado’s paid family and medical leave program

9/26/23 – Spring Institute joins allies in Cover All Coloradans Campaign in comments submitted to Colorado Division of Insurance in support of their proposed bulletin for the special enrollment period for pregnancy required per the passage of HB22-1289

9/20/23 – Spring Institute event on September 21st will celebrate inclusivity in serving Colorado

4/12/23 – Press Release From Colorado Senate Democrats: Senate Approves Zenzinger’s Bipartisan Bill to Enhance Adult Education in Colorado

4/4/23 – Public comments to the Colorado Division of Insurance supporting implementation of HB22-1289-Cover All Coloradans 

1/19/23 – Spring Institute joins 200+ organizations to signal support for the Welcome Corps, new service opportunity for private refugee sponsorship

2022

12/12/22 – Spring Institute joins 30+ signatories on letter calling on Denver City Council to pass a policy ending sweeps of unhoused neighbors during freezing weather

9/26/22 – Media Advisory: Spring Institute Event on Sept. 29 Will Honor Intercultural Champions of Health Equity

4/26/22 – Spring Institute Among 143 Grantee Organizations Helping Welcome Afghan Allies Through $5.6 Million From Welcome Fund

1/31/22 – Spring Institute joins 400+ signatories on letter calling on President Biden and Congress to extend the Child Tax Credit by passing the Build Back Better Act

2021

12/20/21 – Spring Institute joins national coalition of 60+ organizations and community members in comment to Colorado Dept. of Labor & Employment regarding heat related stress illness and injury protections for agricultural workers

11/1/21 – Comments to the Colorado Dept. of Labor and Employment on the proposed rule, COLORADO OVERTIME AND MINIMUM PAY STANDARDS ORDER (COMPS ORDER) #38

10/6/21 – Press Release: Nurse-Physician Advisory Task Force For Colorado Healthcare (NPATCH) Releases Crucial Policy Recommendations On Credentialing Process for International Medical Graduates

6/7/21 – Press Release from Colorado Fiscal Institute: Major Tax Fairness Legislation Headed To Gov. Polis

4/8/21 – Press Release: Refugee and Immigration Advocates Applaud Bill to Create a Colorado Office of New Americans

2/25/21 – Spring Institute joins 25+ other organizations in a letter to all members of the Colorado legislature calling for expansion of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and full funding of the Child Tax Credit (CTC)

2/5/21 – Press Statement – Refugee Action Coalition of Colorado (RACC) Commends Steps to Increase Cap on Refugee Admissions to the United States

2020

12/23/20 – Spring Institute Comments To The Colorado Board of Education Regarding Rules for the Administration of the Adult Education and Literacy Grant Program

12/17/20 – As members of the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC), The Interpreter Network endorses letter from the American Translators Association urging the CDC to support immediate access to the COVID-19 vaccine for on-site medical interpreters

11/12/20 – Spring Institute Joins Dozens of Organizations & Individuals Thanking Mayor Hancock For Supporting Denver Immigrant Legal Services Fund

10/12/20 – Letter to Colorado’s Congressional Delegation from Spring Institute Board on Cuts to Refugee Program

8/31/20 – Spring Institute Joins Over 50 Organizations Who Urge Gov. Polis to Oppose Prop 116

8/7/20 – Public comments opposing rulemaking that will curtail the U.S. asylum system in the name of  COVID-19 pandemic response

7/15/20 – Public comments to save America’s asylum system (Opposing proposed rulemaking: Procedures for Asylum and Withholding of Removal; Credible Fear and Reasonable Fear Review)

7/1/20 –  Open Letter to Gov. Polis: Colorado Must Protect Renters As We Fight COVID-19

6/9/20 – Letter from Leadership on Importance of Black Lives Matter Movement

4/17/20 – Press Release – Executive Order Opens Doors to Tap Immigrant Expertise in Combatting COVID

1/29/20 – Press Release – Senate Education Committee Approves Bill To Expand Adult Education in Colorado

2019

12/4/19 – Media Advisory – Spring Cafe Farewell Gathering Planned for Dec 11 With Cafe Closing As Mission Is Derailed By Federal Policies Limiting Refugee Resettlement

11/14/19 – Spring Institute Signs National Letter In Support of H.R. 4768, the Home Visiting to Reduce Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Act

10/25/19 – Spring Institute Comments Opposing the Proposal to Eliminate the Office of Legal Access Programs (OLAP)

9/27/19 – Press Release – Refugee Action Coalition of Colorado Condemns Lowering of Cap on Refugee Admission to the United States

9/6/19 – Press Release – Refugee Action Coalition of Colorado Affirms Colorado’s Unequivocal Support for Refugee Resettlement

6/3/2019 – Press Release – Mayoral Questionnaire

6/3/2019 – Mayoral Candidate Survey – Jamie Giellis

6/3/2019 – Mayoral Candidate Survey – Michael Hancock

2018

12/10/2018 – Call to Action to Uphold the Right to Asylum and Protect Immigrant Communities (Senator Bennet)

12/10/2018 – Call to Action to Uphold the Right to Asylum and Protect Immigrant Communities (Senator Gardner)

12/10/2018 – Proposed Changes to Public Charge will Damage Economy and American Values

9/19/2018 – Refugee Action Coalition of Colorado Condemns Lowering of Cap on Refugee Admission

5/3/2018 – Spring Institute Applauds Letter from Members of Congress to Trump Administration on Refugee Resettlement

3/26/2018 – Spring Institute’s Board of Directors Urge Colorado’s Members of Congress to Prevent Dismantlement of U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program

2/6/2018 – Spring Institute Applauds State Senate Committee Decision to Advance Bill Offering In-State Tuition to Refugees & Military Interpreters

1/29/2018  – Restoration of the U.S. Resettlement Program

2017

8/18/2017  – Spring Institute Welcomes Denver’s Proposed Ordinance to Protect Immigrants and Refugees

6/27/2017 – United States Should Continue Resettlement of Refugees in Light of Supreme Court Decision

4/11/2017- Statement of Freedom Defense Act’s Defeat from Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning

4/10/2017 – Testimony in Support of HB1230 “Protect Colorado Residents From Federal Government Overreach”

3/6/2017- Provisions of New Executive Order Will Unnecessarily Harm Tens of Thousands of Vulnerable Refugees

1/28/2017 – Colorado Should Advocate to Restore Refugee Resettlement Program in Response to President Trump’s  Executive Action

1/26/2017 – Colorado Resettlement Agencies and Refugee Leaders Condemn President Trump’s Expected Executive Action on Refugee Resettlement

1/24/2017 – New Administration Should Maintain Refugee Admissions Program

2016

11/18/2016 – National Skills Coalition Sign-On Letter

11/9/2016 – Spring Institute Stands with Individuals of all Cultures, Ethnicities and Religions

9/28/2016 – “Reading Relay” Celebrates Adult Education and Family Literacy Week

6/30/2016 – Greater Denver Immigrant & Refugee Support Community Participating in National Skills & Credential Institute

2015

11/23/2015 – Spring Institute & Allies Call on Colorado Congressional Delegation to Support Syrian Refugee Resettlement Program

11/17/2015 – Spring Institute Welcomes Hickenlooper’s Decision to Accept Syrian Refugees

9/15/2015 – Spring Institute Testimony at Hearing on Needs and Issues Facing Denver Immigrants and Refugees

6/12/2015 – Spring Institute Comments on Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA)

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"Spring Institute is a small but impactful organization full of change agents advocating for intercultural learning and awareness and immigrant and refugee communities."
"Spring Institute makes a difference for refugee and immigrant community members by building skills and confidence among English language students, promoting multigenerational learning and health literacy, and advocating for policy change to strengthen our welcoming community."
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"As an immigrant, it was very important for me to have the information and knowledge that Spring Institute gave me. They helped me a lot to write a resume, told me how to behave in interviews, helped answer many questions. It was a huge help."
"Spring Institute is such a wonderful and amazing organization! I love what they do and how they help the community and the people in it. Thank you for looking out for people!"
"Spring Institute offers youth programs in the neighborhood where we live and during times that are good for us. Our parents trust the staff and so do we."
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“The instructor was knowledgeable and helpful and the training has shaped me to be a great interpreter and good person.”
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"The Interpreter Network by Spring Institute did a wonderful job partnering with us to prepare materials for family outreach events. Their dedication to meeting our needs was consistent and prompt."
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"Spring institute is the best organization to help the new American community of refugees & immigrants to be integrated in the USA and involved in different opportunities."
"The Interpreter Network is amazing and gave me the best experience [as an interpreter]."
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