CASA

What CASA does

We Are CASA (formerly CASA de Maryland) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit immigrant rights organization founded in 1985 and headquartered in Hyattsville, Maryland. The organization serves low-income Black, Latino/a/e, Afro-descendant, Indigenous, and immigrant communities across four states — Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Georgia — through an integrated model combining direct human services, community organizing, and policy advocacy. It operates 11 physical Welcome Centers plus a Vocational Training Center in Rockville, MD, and a forthcoming community center in Fairfax, VA. As of 2026, CASA reports 189,000+ lifetime members across 46 US states, with a member-led governance structure organized through a Leadership Council and geographic committees.

CASA's core products are programmatic services rather than technology products: citizenship education and application assistance, adult ESOL classes, youth leadership development, health insurance enrollment (via a multilingual hotline), free federal/state tax preparation, financial literacy, vocational training (in partnership with community colleges), workforce placement for day laborers and short-term workers, immigration legal services including Know Your Rights education, and a 24/7 multilingual Raid Tip Hotline (1-888-214-6016). In FY2024, CASA delivered 94,609 services to 40,758 individuals. The organization does not operate a technology platform; it uses standard nonprofit operational tools for membership management and advocacy campaigns.

Revenue is generated through a mix of individual donations (tiered $20-$2,000), member dues (Ally Network at $120/year or $10/month), government grants and contracts at local, state, and federal levels (including AmeriCorps), foundation support, and limited earned program income. CASA is also an active federal litigant, with named plaintiff roles in CASA v. Trump (birthright citizenship), warrantless arrest challenges in D.C., and a Georgia HB1105 challenge. In 2025, the organization rebranded to "We Are CASA" under new Executive Director George Escobar, succeeding founder Gustavo Torres.

Name

CASA

Legal name

We Are CASA

Website

https://wearecasa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

We Are CASA is a 501(c)(3) immigrant rights nonprofit founded in 1985, serving low-income Black, Latino/a/e, and immigrant communities across Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Georgia through 11 Welcome Centers offering legal, educational, workforce, and health services to 189,000+ lifetime members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Immigrant Rights and Community Services

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Maternal, Child & Family Health Organizations (BPAGACAF)

Keywords

• Immigrant legal services
• Community organizing services
• Citizenship education programs
• Workforce development services
• ESOL adult education

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: CASA receives donations from individual supporters through one-time and recurring contributions via its website, mail, and fundraising campaigns.
2. Government Grants and Contracts: CASA receives government funding at local, state, and federal levels to provide services including vocational training, health insurance enrollment, and community programs.
3. Member Dues: Lifetime members pay dues to support the organization. Ally Network requires $120 annual or $10/month contributions.
4. Workforce Program Services: Free employment services connecting employers with workers for construction, landscaping, babysitting, and other jobs through Welcome Centers.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

We Are CASA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit immigrant rights organization that provides an integrated suite of free direct services, community organizing, and policy advocacy for low-income immigrant communities. Its core offerings include immigration legal services, citizenship education and application assistance, adult ESOL classes, youth leadership development, health insurance enrollment, vocational training, workforce placement, free tax preparation, tenant and worker rights support, and 24/7 multilingual hotlines — all delivered through 11 Welcome Centers across four states and a member-led governance structure with 189,000+ lifetime members.

Product overview

We Are CASA is a nonprofit immigrant rights and community power-building organization operating as a single integrated service platform rather than a modular software product. The organization offers a comprehensive suite of services including citizenship programs, adult ESOL education, youth leadership development, community organizing, health services, financial education and free tax preparation, legal services, vocational training, and workforce placement. Services are delivered through physical welcome centers across four states (Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Georgia) and via membership programs with over 189,000 lifetime members. The organization also operates a Raid Tip Hotline for immigration emergency reporting and an Ally Network for non-member supporters. No software products, APIs, or technology platforms are offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Citizenship Program Comprehensive citizenship initiative offering citizenship education, mentoring and interview preparation, application assistance, and post-naturalization support for immigrants. Available in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
• Adult ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Life Skills ESOL program that improves participants' listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English to help them become more financially independent, increase employability, and better integrate into U.S. society.
• Youth Leadership Development Youth programs building next-generation leaders by promoting high school graduation, post-secondary enrollment, career readiness, and leadership development for first and second generation immigrants.
• AmeriCorps Program Partnership with AmeriCorps funding to implement community service and educational programs in Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
• Community Organizing Program Widespread regional outreach and organization of members into local committees that develop individual and collective leadership to fight for social justice and human rights.
• Health Services Public benefits outreach and enrollment program assisting community members to understand and enroll in government assistance and health insurance programs, including a multilingual health hotline (1-800-201-6567).
• Financial Education and Free Tax Services Integrated program of financial literacy, naturalization support, and free federal and state income tax preparation services for eligible community members; generated $3.26M economic impact in 2024.
• Legal Services Immigration legal services including Know Your Rights sessions, legal consultations, pro se assistance for those at imminent risk of ICE detention/deportation, tenant eviction support, and worker rights representation.
• Vocational Training Vocational training courses offered in partnership with community colleges including Prince George's Community College and Montgomery College, covering construction and other trades; centered at the new Rockville Vocational Training Center (14645 Rothgeb Drive).
• Workforce Program / Hire Workers Employment program connecting members with employers and landlords for day laborers, short-term workers, and long-term workers. Free to both employers and workers, with construction, health, safety, and technology training partnerships.
• Raid Tip Hotline 24/7 hotline (1-888-214-6016) for reporting ICE encounters and immigration-related emergencies. Available in English, Spanish, and French.
• Membership Program Lifetime membership organization with 189,000+ members across 46 U.S. states. Members access services, participate in campaign decisions, and join geographic committees for local campaign priorities.
• Ally Network Multi-racial, multi-generational network of allies supporting immigrant justice. Members contribute $120/year or $10/month and receive updates, volunteer opportunities, and engagement in campaigns.
• Donation/Contribution Services Online donation platform accepting one-time and recurring contributions, monthly giving, legacy bequests, stock gifts, donor-advised fund donations, IRA contributions, cryptocurrency, and vehicle donations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40,758 individuals served with direct services in fiscal year 2024
• +5 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ACLU MarylandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Coalition partner in Maryland legislative campaigns for immigrant protections including Community Trust Act, Data Privacy Act, and 287(g) ban. Collaborates on advocacy and litigation efforts.
• Jews United for JusticecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Maryland coalition partner for legislative advocacy and immigrant rights campaigns.
• AFSCME MarylandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Labor union coalition partner supporting worker protections and immigrant rights legislative campaigns.
• 32BJ SEIUcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Labor union coalition partner in Maryland and national advocacy efforts for immigrant rights.
• Georgetown University Communications & Technology Law CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Legal partner providing support on technology, privacy, and immigration law cases including CASA v. Trump birthright citizenship lawsuit.
• Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection at Georgetown LawcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Legal partner in CASA v. Trump birthright citizenship lawsuit and other constitutional advocacy efforts.
• American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of the District of ColumbiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Legal representation in lawsuit against Trump administration for illegal immigration arrests in D.C. without warrants.
• Amica Center for Immigrant RightscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Legal partner in D.C. lawsuit challenging illegal immigration arrests.
• National Immigration ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Legal partner in D.C. lawsuit challenging illegal immigration arrests.
• Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Urban AffairscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Legal partner in D.C. lawsuit challenging illegal immigration arrests.
• Covington & Burling LLPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Law firm providing legal representation in D.C. lawsuit challenging illegal immigration arrests.
• ASAP (Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Co-plaintiff and legal partner in CASA v. Trump birthright citizenship lawsuit. CASA members and ASAP lawyers are co-plaintiffs in the case.
• Kaiser PermanenteminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Healthcare partnership in Georgia for health insurance enrollment, with CASA serving as a top enrollment center.
• Prince George's Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership to offer vocational training courses in Maryland.
• Montgomery CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership to offer vocational training courses in Maryland.
• AmeriCorpscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Funding received to implement community service programs in Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
• SMART (International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Labor union partnership supporting member Kilmar Abrego Garcia in his legal case.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Make the Road New York: A member-led nonprofit serving immigrant and working-class communities in New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey with integrated legal, education, workforce, and organizing services — a direct operational parallel to CASA's multi-state, multi-service powerbuilding model.
• United We Dream: The largest immigrant youth-led network in the U.S., focused on advocacy, organizing, and direct services for DACA recipients and immigrant youth. Comparable to CASA in immigrant rights litigation, member mobilization, and national coalition-building.
• National Immigration Law Center (NILC): One of the leading national immigrant rights legal advocacy organizations, frequently co-counsel in major federal litigation including CASA v. Trump. Direct peer in legal strategy, policy advocacy, and federal court engagement.
• Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA): A California-based immigrant rights organization providing legal services, organizing, and civic engagement across Southern California. Closely comparable to CASA in service mix, member-led governance, and state-level policy focus.
• CARECEN: The Central American Resource Center provides legal services, education, and organizing for immigrant communities, with CASA-comparable program mix (legal, ESOL, citizenship) and federal-litigation experience.

Broad incumbents

• UnidosUS (formerly National Council of La Raza): The largest national Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, operating a network of nearly 300 affiliates. Broader in scope than CASA but highly comparable in mission, federal advocacy, and community-based service delivery.
• ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union): A general civil liberties organization that frequently partners with CASA on immigration cases (D.C. warrantless-arrests suit, CASA v. Trump). Broader portfolio but overlapping litigation, advocacy, and member-driven donor base.
• Hispanic Federation: A national Latino nonprofit serving 46 states and Puerto Rico through member agencies, providing advocacy, civic engagement, and direct services. Comparable to CASA in national reach, Hispanic-serving focus, and multi-state service network.

Emerging players

• Refugees International: An advocacy organization focused on displaced people and refugee rights. Adjacent to CASA's immigration mission but focused more on international refugees than domestic immigration legal services.

Others

• National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW): A civil rights and social services organization with comparable immigration advocacy, citizenship support programs, and coalition partner relationships. Not a direct competitor but a thematic peer in rights-based nonprofit advocacy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/casaforall
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCIor0mI5ZlAwtU6L9zG_ErQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/CASAforAll
• Instagraminstagram.com/casa4all
• TikToktiktok.com/@casaforall
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/casaforall

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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