Community Outreach

Committed to Our Community

At Avanti, our commitment to community is at the heart of everything we do. Each year, we dedicate significant time, energy, and financial resources to improving the quality of life for our clients and the communities we serve.

Our attorneys and staff are deeply committed to giving backā€”not just through legal work, but by actively engaging in efforts that uplift, empower, and protect the people around us. We believe that justice must live not only in the courtroom, but in the everyday lives of those we serve.

Our community investment takes many forms, including:

  • Engaging in public issues that impact our community and our clients.
  • Supporting candidates and policies that benefit the immigrant communities and promote equity.
  • Providing pro bono representation in impact litigation for those unable to afford legal servicesā€”for example, in cases involving marriage licenses and civil rights.
  • Donating time and financial support to local organizations aligned with the needs of our community.
  • Leading educational initiatives through Avanti Cares, our nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals and families through access to education, mentorship, and community resources.

Every year, we show upā€”for our clients, our community, and the causes that shape a more just and compassionate world. We’ve had the honor of supporting a wide range of impactful organizations over the years. While the list is far from complete, some of the groups we’ve proudly partnered with include:

  • AISO/GVSU
  • Ama International
  • American Red Cross
  • Asian Professional Organizations
  • Buses, schools, teams and more!
  • Cesar Chavez Foundation
  • Children’s Museum
  • Cosecha GR & National
  • DeVos Children’s Hospital
  • Dos Culturas / Puerto Rican Association
  • Dominican American National Roundtable (DANR)
  • First United Methodist Church
  • Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
  • Gilda’s Club
  • Glimpse of Africa
  • Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Grand Rapids Community Foundation
  • Grand Rapids Latino Youth Conference
  • Grand Rapids Swing Society
  • Grand Rapids Symphony
  • GR Dia de Los Muertos Festival
  • GVSU Rep4 Students of Color
  • Hispanic Center of West Michigan
  • Hispanic Festival
  • Housing Kent
  • Justice for Our Neighbors
  • Kid’s Food Basket
  • Klass Kids Foundation (KKF)
  • Latin Americans United for Progress (LAUP)
  • Latina Network of West Michigan
  • Latinos Working for the Future (Muskegon)
  • Legacy Ball
  • Let’s Help Her Win
  • Local First of West Michigan
  • Mexican Festival
  • Mexican Heritage Association of West Michigan
  • Mexican In Transit
  • Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (MHCC)
  • Michigan Immigrant Rights Center
  • Michigan Women Forward
  • Migrantes Apoyados, No Olvidados
  • Mochilas Event
  • Muskegon Latino Youth Conference
  • Odyssey of the Mind Program
  • Planned Parenthood of West Michigan
  • Pride GR
  • Salvation Army
  • Spring GR
  • St. Joseph the Worker
  • The Children’s Museum
  • Thrive
  • United Way
  • Until Love Is Equal
  • West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (WMHCC)
  • West Ottawa High School
  • Women’s March (local and DC)
  • Women’s Resource Center
  • YMCA