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Summary: The Colombian American Service Association (CASA) is a non-profit organization established to assist Hispanic communities throughout the United States. CASA provides services to Colombian Americans in various disciplines, including: immigration counseling, family relationships, economics and financial matters, cultural activities, and educational initiatives.

The challenge: CASA became involved with the politics of protecting Colombian nationals who fled their country for fear of dying in the crossfire of drugs and guerrilla warfare. The emotional ties to these nationals became so intense for CASA that it played over and over in their hearts like a broken record. How could CASA protect Colombian nationals from being deported from the United States to go back into the hands of paramilitary gangs whose threats of violence caused constant fear?

Meeting the challenge: The C.L.A. Group began intensive research into this crisis and determined that the best avenue to pursue would be to advocate for temporary protected status (TPS) of Colombian nationals. Relying on its resources and contacts in Congress, the firm engaged leaders of national Hispanic groups into summit meetings with officials in the White House and the Department of Justice. After working on this issue for three years, The C.L.A. Group's efforts culminated in a meeting with President George Bush.

Positive results: Strategic planning and frequent meetings with members of Congress helped CASA stay on top of the TPS battle and gain a respectable foothold with media outlets. As a result, the direct impact on CASA has been an increase in awareness of this issue on a national level and an increase in financial support from private donors.

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