A Proud Member of Arizona’s Immigrant Community
This land we call Phoenix was inhabited by Native nations for centuries, including the O'odham Jewed, Akimel O'odham (Upper Pima), and Hohokam. All of us, except members of these Native nations and descendants of formerly enslaved people, are immigrants—whether we arrived days, years, or decades ago.
Our immigrant community is vast
Arizona’s immigrant community is bigger, brighter, and stronger than many people realize.
275,000
There are 275,000 undocumented immigrants in Phoenix alone.*
1 in 8
1 in 8 Arizona residents migrated from another country.
1 in 6
1 in 6 is a native-born U.S. citizen with at least one immigrant parent.
Immigrants are our friends, neighbors, colleagues, family members, and selves.
*Arizona Immigration Council, "Fact Sheet, Immigrants in Arizona," August 6, 2020
PLAN’s role in the community
We envision an Arizona where all immigrants and their families are safe, welcome, and valued. And we work in solidarity with our local immigrant community to reimagine justice in Arizona.
Keeping Arizona families together
Centering immigrant voices
Creating opportunities for connection
Sharing knowledge, building power
Celebrating and uplifting immigrant voices
Arizona’s vibrant immigrant community
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Working in solidarity with local immigrant-led organizations
We develop meaningful relationships with local immigrant-led organizations that share our commitment to social and immigrant justice.
Made stronger through the support of local businesses
Businesses play an important role in the immigrant community. Roughly 20% of all businesses are immigrant-owned.
We’re deeply grateful to all the businesses that supported PLAN’s work in 2023.
The Cactus Circle: our community of monthly donors
PLAN has been a community effort since day one. From the initial idea to the ongoing dollars that fuel our work, we wouldn’t exist without the passion and vision of dedicated community members.
The Cactus Circle, our community of monthly donors, provides sustainable support that helps make our work possible.
Support your local immigrant communities by joining the Cactus Circle.
“I’m a PLAN monthly donor because I know that my donation will help advocates protect the rights of our immigrant communities—communities that are an important part of Arizona.”
Brenda Munoz Furnish
