Carpinteria Immigrant Rights Coalition logo
Carpinteria, California

Supporting, protecting, and advocating for immigrant rights

CIRC works to uphold the rights, dignity, and well-being of immigrants in Carpinteria and surrounding communities — through education, mutual aid, resources, and collaboration. Learn more at CarpinteriaImmigrantRights.org.

15+
Community partners
1
Year in Carpinteria
1,000+
Know Your Rights cards distributed
Carpinteria Immigrant Rights Coalition

Our mission

Mission statement

The mission of CIRC is to support, protect, and advocate for the rights, dignity, and well-being of immigrants in Carpinteria and surrounding communities through education, mutual aid, resources and collaboration with individuals, non-profit entities and government agencies.

Our values
1
Elevating the voices and needs of directly impacted individuals and standing up for and serving as allies to immigrants, their families, and the organizations and businesses that serve and employ them.
2
Always being guided in our activities by an attitude of mutual respect and democratic collaboration.
3
Opposing all forms of oppression, discrimination and criminalization of immigrants.
Community in Carpinteria
Get involved

Your skills can protect families

Whether you speak Spanish, have legal training, social media or data entry skills, an interest in public policy, or just want to show up — there's a meaningful role for you at CIRC.

Community Outreach
Connect with immigrant families in Carpinteria, share resources, and build trust in the community.
Become a Legal Observer
Train to become a National Lawyers Guild Legal Observer to serve as eyes and ears at protests, rallies, community events and ICE raids. To learn more, click here.
National Lawyers Guild Legal Observers flyer
Communications
Help with social media, flyers, the newsletter, and press outreach in English, Spanish, and Asian languages.
Drive a neighbor
Help frightened residents of South Santa Barbara County and neighboring areas get to and from appointments, court hearings, etc.
Event Volunteer
Support setup, registration, childcare, and breakdown at community events and marches.
Sign up to become a CIRC member
Support CIRC

We've Got Merch!

Show your support for immigrant rights — pick up a button, a poster for your home or shop window, or a free card for your workplace.

CIRC logo
CIRC Membership Button
Suggested donation: $2

Wear your support! Get a CIRC membership button and show the community where you stand.

Email us to get yours →
ICE Out of 805 poster Immigrants Are Welcome Here poster
Community Posters
$5 each · Two for $8

Colorful 'ICE Out of 805' or 'Immigrants Are Welcome Here' posters — perfect for your home or shop window. Available in two sizes: small (8" x 12," suggested donation of $3 or two posters for $5); or large (11" x 17," suggested donation of $5 or two for $8). Also includes a free red card.

Email us to order →
CIRC car magnet — monarch butterfly and avocado
Car Magnets
4.3" × 5" · $5

Show your support for immigrant rights with this vibrant car magnet — featuring a butterfly and avocado symbolizing resilience, growth, and the strength of our diverse community. Email us to order yours.

Email us to order →
CIRC Red Know Your Rights Card and membership button
Red Know Your Rights Cards
Free

Our bilingual English/Spanish, wallet-sized red "Know Your Rights" cards explain your legal rights during interactions with police or immigration agents — including the right to remain silent, refuse searches without a warrant, and request an attorney. Email us to request yours.

Email us to get yours →

English

Blue Card — English

Español

Tarjeta Azul — Spanish Blue Card
Blue Card for Workplaces

Running a business? The blue card is designed specifically for workplaces and employers. Email or DM us and we'll get one to you.

English

What to Do If Immigration Comes to Your Workplace guidebook cover

Español

Qué Hacer Si Viene Inmigración a Su Lugar de Trabajo — portada en español
"What to Do If ICE Comes to Your Workplace"
Free PDF download

A quick guide to preparing your place of business for an immigration enforcement visit. Available in English or Spanish. Download the PDF for free, or email us to order hard copies at $5 each plus shipping.

Download English PDF → Descargar PDF en español → Order hard copies → CarpImmigrantCoalition@yahoo.com
To order posters, buttons, or cards — email us at CarpImmigrantCoalition@yahoo.com or DM us on Instagram @carpimmigrantrightscoalition. Every purchase supports immigrant families in our community.
Stay informed

Subscribe to our newsletter

Subscribe to our digital bilingual quarterly newsletter, The Pulse/El Pulso — covering immigrant rights news, upcoming events, and ways to take action in both English and Spanish.

Media & press

CIRC in the news

Read our official press releases and find news coverage of CIRC's work advocating for immigrant rights in Carpinteria and the South Coast.

In the news

Newspaper and media coverage of CIRC's advocacy work in our community.

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Partners & allies

Community resources

We are proud to work alongside these organizations serving immigrants and the broader Carpinteria community.

City of Carpinteria
Carpinteria Children's Project
Carpinteria Woman's Club
The Fund for Santa Barbara
Carpinteria Cultural Foundation
Carpinteria Sin Fronteras
805 UnDocuFund
Carpinteria Unified School District
California Women for Agriculture
Santa Barbara Immigrant Legal Defense Center
Law Office of Marisol Alarcon
Girls, Inc. Carpinteria
Reliant Notary Services
Carpinteria Skate Foundation
Carpinteria Community Library
Artesanía para la Familia
Buen Vecino
Immigrant Hope
Mixteco/Indígena Community Organizing Project
C.A.U.S.E.
Contact us

We're here for you

Estamos aquí para usted

Have a question, need help, or want to partner with us? Want to advertise a community event? Want us to table at your workplace or event? Reach out — we respond in both English and Spanish.

Mailing address
P.O. Box 128
Carpinteria, CA 93013