Home - TODEC TODEC Legal Center is a lifeline for immigrants and their families in California’s Inland Empire and Coachella Valley For over forty years, TODEC has been a hub for healing, organizing, advocacy and community transformation led by the people who live and work in rural, Inland communities
Legal Services Community Education - TODEC Since our very beginning, TODEC’s free legal services for immigrants and community members is one of the core services we offer our neighbors Everyone should have the support they need to navigate the U S legal system and access resources
Contact - TODEC All of TODEC’s office sites remain open to address community’s needs Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9am-5pm Click to Request an Appointment For Immigration Legal Services
About Us - TODEC TODEC mobilizes our community to build the political power we need to demand justice and advocate for our needs- improved schools, better jobs, cleaner water, accessible housing, access to medical coverage and legal protections
History - TODEC Our first major organizing win- the passage of the immigration bill in 1986 that granted amnesty to nearly 3 million new Americans- sparked our dedication to using TODEC as a hub for facilitating community organizing and ongoing power building
Resources - TODEC TODEC’s Farmworker Justice Center Community Observer Training Reporta Confirma Actividad Migratoria – Coachella Valley Inland Empire Conoce Tus Derechos – Know Your Rights Cebertura de Salud Gratuita para Californianos que cumplan con los requisitos Vota Van – Transportacion Gratuita
Programs - TODEC TODEC members are powerful and ready to build laws and systems that provide dignity, opportunity, and justice for our community Our Community Advocacy programs are driven by the needs and … Continued
TODEC’s Farmworker Justice Center May 1st, 2025 marked a historic milestone for TODEC in the Coachella Valley with the grand opening of its first Farmworker Justice Center—an initiative aimed at supporting the area’s vital agricultural workforce The new facility provides free, walk-in services to farmworkers and immigrant families
Our Impact - TODEC TODEC gives our community the chance to speak out, flex our power, and create long lasting change through community organizing that changes lives and laws Highlights of our impact include: Over half a million people have benefited by TODEC’s Immigrant Integration programs and services
Our Team - TODEC TODEC is filled with passionate, dedicated people who come from the communities we serve Many of our staff began as members or volunteers with TODEC before joining the team Others are community members who returned to the Inland Empire after their education to give back to the community that shaped who they are today