Summary
Organization name
Alianza NORCO
2017
Tax id (EIN)
83-2325518
Category
Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy
Organization Size
Medium Organization
Address
525 W Oak St.Fort Collins, CO 80521
Larimer County, CO, US
Alianza NORCO
A nonprofit organization
$19,731 raised by 74 donors
39% complete
$50,000 Goal
About
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Alianza NORCO is an immigrant-led and immigrant-serving community organization that is rooted in the values of compassion, dignity, empowerment, and social justice. We provide holistic immigration-related services through three related programs: Immigration Legal Services, Health Support, and Bilingual Resource Navigation. These programs lead us to organize and advocate for immigrant-related issues at the local, state, and national level. In 2024 we plan to expand our legal and health programming, and advocate for increased integration services and health insurance for immigrant families. With your support and generosity, we can continue to provide programming that has generational impact on local families.
Your donation makes a difference!
$25 helps a family obtain health insurance benefits through our bilingual navigation team
$50 helps a domestic violence victim have the peer support they need to improve their situation
$75 helps a new mom receive support through the challenges of breastfeeding their new baby
$100 helps a head of household obtain their driver's license to increase road safety and avoid detention
$150 covers an application for a work authorization
$200 helps a DACA recipient renew their work permit
$250 helps a refugee or an asylum seeker file their paperwork and begin a new life
$350 helps a resident achieve the dream of US citizenship
$500 helps a victim of abuse obtain protection and legal status, a level of safety and belonging
Testimonials
"What an honor and privilege it has been to be able to work with Alianza NORCO, who genuinely care about their impact on others’ lives." ~ Jose, US Citizenship
"The lawyer I went to before this only cared about the money, but here they cared about my issues and I really felt like everyone wanted to help.” ~ Jesús, US Citizenship
"From the first moments, Alianza NORCO gave me unwavering support." ~ Emerita, Work Authorization
To see these clients' full stories in our past newsletters, click here.
Mission
Alianza NORCO strengthens and empowers immigrant communities through essential services, civic education, leadership development, and community organization. We envision a nation where immigrants are welcomed, free from oppression, and have equitable access to opportunities, with their contributions recognized and celebrated.
Background Statement
Alianza NORCO is a non-profit organization formed largely by immigrants from our northern Colorado community. In partnership with multi-ethnic allies and pro-immigrant groups, our goal is to uplift our immigrant families both newcomers and established and mixed-status communities, creating pathways to opportunity, self-determination, and meaningful social progress through collective action and mutual support.
A word from our ED as we near the end of 2025:
Hello, fellow community champions,
I’m Patricia Alvarez Harrell, and I have the honor of serving as the Executive Director of Alianza Norco. As a first-generation daughter of immigrants from Mexico, and a longtime advocate for immigrant and mixed-status families, I lead a team deeply committed to building a more just, accessible, and compassionate Northern Colorado.
Alianza Norco was born from a vision: that every family—regardless of immigration status—deserves access to health, legal, and social support rooted in dignity and cultural understanding. That vision continues to evolve. In 2025, we’ve expanded our reach through deeper collaboration with clinics, hospitals, and community partners, while also educating allies and local officials in real time about the shifting realities our families face locally and regionally.
As services for immigrant and refugee communities are drastically cut, we’ve adapted to fill the gaps. Our team has launched new resource and referral roles, renewed OMNI Salud certification, and successfully enrolled families while the program still exists—despite statewide reductions. Our navigation and legal teams remain up to date on culturally responsive support and the constant policy shifts that impact every aspect of their work.
To ensure safety and peace of mind for those feeling at risk in today’s political climate, we’ve prioritized virtual support options that allow families to access care discreetly and securely. We also organize screenings and holistic care services both in-house and with trusted partners grounded in evidence-based practices that honor the whole person.
We’ve also launched a direct medical aid initiative to help families overcome financial barriers to care. If the cost of a visit is preventing someone from following up on a health issue, we want to see where we can support them on their health journey. Preventative care is central to our approach, and we view access to legal support in the same way: as a basic need and a critical social determinant of health.
Our work is rooted in the belief that healing and justice must go hand in hand. Through extensive outreach, health fairs, empowerment events, and coalition-building, we’re showing up with practical solutions and deep-rooted care. Your support during Colorado Gives helps us continue this work—meeting families where they are, honoring their stories, and building a future where health and justice are truly within reach.
With gratitude and determination,
Patricia Alvarez Harrell
Executive Director, Alianza Norco
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Fort Collins, CO 80521