AJL Community Health Statement on Supporting Immigrant Communities

Long Beach, CA – AJL Community Health reaffirms our deep and unwavering commitment to advancing health equity for all California communities, including our immigrant neighbors who are integral to the health and vitality of our state.

As a community health consulting organization dedicated to creating sustainable, community-driven health solutions, we recognize that current federal immigration enforcement policies create significant barriers to health access and wellbeing. These policies directly impact the communities we serve and the organizations we partner with across California.

The Health Impact

Immigration enforcement activities create documented public health challenges that affect entire communities:

• Reduced healthcare utilization: Fear of deportation leads to delayed medical care, creating larger health crises
• Mental health impacts: Chronic stress and trauma affect not only immigrants but their U.S.-born family members
• Community health workforce disruptions: Healthcare and social service organizations lose essential bilingual and bicultural staff
• Economic health impacts: Reduced economic activity affects community resources for health programs

California's Reality

Immigrants represent 33% of California's workforce, including 42% of construction workers, 63% of agricultural workers, and 44% of manufacturing workers. These communities contribute approximately $8.5 billion annually in state and local taxes, supporting the very public health infrastructure that serves all Californians.

"As a public health strategist, I understand that community health is interconnected," said Adam J. Landeros, Founder and Principal Consultant. "When any segment of our community faces barriers to health access or lives in fear, it affects the wellbeing of all our neighbors. Our role is to help organizations navigate these challenges while maintaining their commitment to serving everyone."

Our Commitment Moving Forward

AJL Community Health is expanding our support for organizations serving immigrant communities through:

• Capacity building services for community-based organizations experiencing increased demand
• Program design assistance for trauma-informed and culturally tailored health interventions
• Staff training on supporting mixed-status families and addressing immigration-related stress
• Community engagement facilitation to ensure immigrant voices are centered in health planning

We call on our partners in government agencies, healthcare facilities, and community organizations to join us in:

• Maintaining health services as safe, welcoming spaces for all community members
• Developing policies that prioritize public health over enforcement concerns
• Investing in community-based organizations that serve as trusted messengers
• Supporting data collection and research that documents health impacts

About AJL Community Health

AJL Community Health partners with community-based organizations, governmental agencies, and healthcare facilities across California to create sustainable health interventions shaped by community voices. Through professional consulting services, we bridge organizational expertise with community wisdom to advance health equity and strengthen program impact.

For organizations seeking support in serving immigrant communities or addressing immigration-related health impacts, AJL Community Health offers specialized consulting services designed to strengthen capacity and improve outcomes.

Contact: Adam J. Landeros MPH MS, Founder & Principal Consultant
AJL Community Health LLC
info@ajlch.com | 562-366-1420
444 W. Ocean Blvd. Suite 800, Long Beach, CA 90802