These are the People We Serve
Our Mission
Access to Justice
Access is half the battle. MIA focuses its resources on serving the most vulnerable communities, providing representation to those who would otherwise not have access to legal services.
Integrity and Accountability
MIA empowers its staff with the resources to maintain high standards, emphasizing impact, quality, and professional ethics in the provision of legal services. We won’t allow our clients, who are some of the most vulnerable among us, to be taken advantage of, misguided or move forward without clarity.
Partnership
We are stronger together. MIA partners with community-based organizations, direct services providers, and other Mid-South agencies to maximize the impact of our services.
Secular and Nonsectarian
MIA serves the immigrant community of the Mid-South regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, political opinion, national origin, criminal history, or immigration status. Immigrants’ rights are human rights.
Sustainability
MIA makes strategic decisions regarding programming, funding, and use of resources to ensure that the organization will be able to continue its work well into the future.