Immigrant communities in the Philadelphia tri-state area have access to a wide range of resources to support their educational, legal, healthcare, and social needs. Led by our founder Trudean Haye, an immigrant from Jamaica, ITAVFoundation recognizes the importance of providing comprehensive support to immigrant communities. Here’s a list of organizations and services available:
Education and Language Acquisition
Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians
- Services: English language classes, workforce development, and community integration programs.
- Website: welcomingcenter.org
Nationalities Service Center (NSC)
- Services: ESL classes, citizenship preparation, and workforce development.
- Website: nscphila.org
Philadelphia OIC
- Services: Adult education, job training, and career development programs.
- Website: philaoic.org
Legal Assistance
HIAS Pennsylvania
- Services: Legal services for immigrants, including asylum seekers, refugees, and victims of domestic violence.
- Website: hiaspa.org
Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center (PIRC)
- Services: Legal representation and education for immigrants facing detention and removal proceedings.
- Website: pirclaw.org
Esperanza Immigration Legal Services (EILS)
- Services: Legal assistance with immigration applications and petitions, citizenship, and family reunification.
- Website: esperanza.us
Healthcare Access
Puentes de Salud
- Services: Comprehensive health services for the Latino immigrant community, including medical, dental, and mental health care.
- Website: puentesdesalud.org
Community Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM)
- Services: Free medical and dental care for uninsured and underinsured individuals, including many immigrants.
- Website: cvim.org
Philadelphia Department of Public Health
- Services: Provides access to healthcare services, including immunizations, primary care, and family planning.
- Website: phila.gov/health
Social and Community Services
Juntos
- Services: Advocacy and community organizing for Latino immigrants, including education and legal assistance.
- Website: vamosjuntos.org
Africom Philadelphia
- Services: Support for African and Caribbean immigrants, including social services, advocacy, and community integration.
- Website: africom-philly.org
The Welcoming Project
- Services: Community integration and support services for immigrants and refugees.
- Website: thewelcomingproject.org
Food and Housing Assistance
Philabundance
- Services: Food assistance and hunger relief programs.
- Website: philabundance.org
Catholic Social Services
- Services: Emergency housing, food assistance, and support services for immigrant families.
- Website: catholicsocialservicesphilly.org
Coalition Against Hunger
- Services: Food resources, including food pantries and meal programs.
- Website: hungercoalition.org
Cultural and Social Integration
Asian Americans United
- Services: Advocacy, education, and cultural programs for Asian American communities.
- Website: aaunited.org
Mexican Cultural Center
- Services: Cultural programs, events, and educational initiatives to promote Mexican heritage.
- Website: mexicanculturalcenter.org
Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation (PCDC)
- Services: Community development, affordable housing, and cultural preservation in Chinatown.
- Website: chinatown-pcdc.org
