MISSION

Collective Freedom is dedicated to supporting justice-impacted individuals from Southeast Asian communities. Our mission is to provide compassionate and holistic support through a collective and community based model with tools and resources necessary to navigate the impact of incarceration.

Individuals and families who arrived as refugees from Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia are facing imminent deportation due to old criminal convictions. These formerly incarcerated individuals need support more than ever. To learn more about the issues and what we do, visit our Information for Southeast Asians Facing Deportation page.

OUR STORY

When MiraCosta College Professor, Dr. Thao Ha, was awarded the 2024 Nancy Jamison Fund for Social Justice, she chose to use the award to establish the organization.

OUR VALUES

Dignity

We emphasize respect and inherent worth for justice-impacted individuals

We pledge to do our work through the lens of community and care for justice-impacted individuals.

Compassion

We are committed to the principles of honesty, accountability, and transparency in all actions.

Integrity

We are dedicated to being courageous in exploring creative solutions and continuous transformation.

Innovation