Support & Resources
Explore resources for refugee & immigrant women, including classes, community groups and services.
Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society
HIAS Pennsylvania supports low-income immigrants of all backgrounds as they build new lives in our community with legal and social services, advocating for their rights and inclusion in American society.
Arlington Community Outreach Program
Citizenship classes are open for enrollment. The free, virtual classes are available to both Arlington and non-Arlington residents. Contact Susan at sstolpe@arlingtonva.us or 703.228.1198 with any questions or to register
Afghan Women’s Group
This Zoom group, hosted by ECDC, offers a chance to connect with others, make friends and receive support during the resettlement process. It also provides tips for Afghan women on adjusting to life in the United States.
CASA
CASA empowers working-class Black, Latino/a/e, Afro-descendent, Indigenous, and immigrant communities by linking them to affordable health & social services:
Immigration and Refugee Outreach Center
IROC is a non-profit supporting immigrants and refugees by offering education, outreach, and community-based assistance. Their mission is to empower these individuals with the tools they need to build a successful future in the U.S.
PA Immigrant & Refugee Women’s Network
PAIRWN empowers immigrant and refugee women in Harrisburg through fostering respect and friendship among diverse groups including assistance for women affected by domestic violence.
USCRI Detroit
Since 2007, USCRI Dearborn has assisted refugees from various countries with housing, cultural orientation, school enrollment, health appointments, and employment. They maintain strong ties with refugees and local community partners.
Michigan Dept of Health & Human Services
The Refugee Assistance Program offers federally funded cash and medical aid to help refugees become self-sufficient. It also provides employment support, health screenings, and foster care for unaccompanied minors.
Catholic Charities Community Services
Supporting refugees and vulnerable immigrants fleeing violence, they provide case management, training, and job development. They also assist with navigating systems, overcoming cultural challenges, learning English, and settling into a new home.
La Clínica del Pueblo
Since 1983, La Clínica del Pueblo has provided comprehensive primary care, mental health and substance use treatment, language access, and community health services. They advocate for health equity and inclusion for Latino immigrants.
Federal Trade Commission
Scams & Identity Theft — Learn practical steps to protect yourself and others from fraud, understand what identity theft looks like, and access helpful resources if you’ve been targeted.
Common Sense Media
A nonprofit that helps families and educators make smart, research-backed decisions about media and technology. It offers age-based ratings for movies, apps, games, books, and more, as well as digital citizenship curricula and advocacy for child-friendly tech policy.
RESOURCES TO ENHANCE LANGUAGE SKILLS
Perfect English Grammar
This is your go to website for detailed grammar/structure content. It features free PDF guides and exercises to practice and learn functional English in context using a modern approach, making grammar easier to understand and apply.
English Listening Lesson Library
With this massive online audio library, you can listen to real conversations incorporating vocabulary, grammar, and other language skills into audio-podcast like recordings. They are classified into levels as well as grammar rules and themes.
English and Civics Lessons
This resource offers a wide variety of lessons and PDFs curated for English language learners based in the US, on topics relevant to American life, US history and culture.
School of Global Access: Free ESL Literacy Resources
These readers, themed around the lives of immigrants and refugees, are classified into 7 levels. There are 40 downloadable audio books to allow listening practice while helping you improve your reading, vocabulary, and overall language skills.
RESOURCES FOR CITIZENSHIP CLASSES
NY Historical Society
The Citizenship Project offers free in-person and online six-week civics test prep classes for green card holders, covering USCIS test questions and improving English skills, with a 98% success rate.
Brooklyn Public Library
BPL offers citizenship classes, prep groups, and resources for those preparing for the U.S. Citizenship interview and test. Classes are taught by experienced instructors and help improve English, prepare for the interview, and review civics topics.
Make The Road New York
Make the Road New York provides free adult education classes, including English language, citizenship preparation, and health job training. Classes are available in-person, remote, and hybrid formats.
U.S. Citizenship Foundation
USCF offers free online citizenship classes on Zoom, helping green card holders prepare for their N-400 interview with trained teachers. Classes are flexible and accessible from home via phone or computer, with no cost involved.