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| Local Resources (Santa Clara County) | |
| 211 | 2-1-1 is a free, non-emergency, confidential, 3 digit phone number and service that provides streamlined access to critical health and human services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in over 170 languages. |
| Albert L. Schultz Jewish Community Center | Classes and services for children, teens, and adults in the Jewish Community. Languages spoken: Hebrew and Russian. |
| American Red Cross - Santa Clara Valley Chapter | Classes in disaster preparedness and response, health and safety, first aid, childcare. Emergency assistance for victims of home fires and natural disasters. Offices in San Jose, Palo Alto and Gilroy. |
| Artsolopolis | Artsopolis is a project of the Artsopolis Marketing Partnership (AMP) - a nonprofit program of Arts Council Silicon Valley. It offers the largest database of Silicon Valley Arts and Cultural events, as well as additional listings of classes and workshops, jobs, auditions, organizations, schools, venues, and individual artists. This link lists specifically ethnic arts and cultural events and groups. |
| Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI) | Asian Pacific, Indo-Chinese, Multi service program. Languages spoken: Cantonese, Mandarin, Chiu-Chow, Laotian, Cambodian, Vietnamese, Thai, Korean, Tagalog, Lao-Mien, Farsi, and Japanese. |
| Asian Immigrant Women's Advocates | AIWA's mission is to empower low-income, limited English speaking Asian immigrant women workers to stimulate positive changes in their workplaces, communities and broader society. AIWA works with women workers employed in the garment, hotel, restaurant, electronics assembly and other low-wage industries in Oakland, San Francisco, and Santa Clara County's "Silicon Valley". AIWA seeks to empower women through education, leadership development and collective action, so that they can fight for dignity and justice in their working and living conditions. |
| Asian Law Alliance | A community law office established in 1977 to provide individual legal assistance, community legal education, and community advocacy for the Asian Pacific American population of Santa Clara County. |
| Association for Viet Arts | Founded in 1992, Association for Viet Arts (AVA) is a San Jose based nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of artists of Vietnamese heritage. |
| Cambodian American Resource Agency | The involvement of CARA has spanned a wide variety of community-based programs that include the Khmer Dance Class, the Khmer Language School, Khmer Wedding Tradition, Active Listening and numerous other workshops that help to promote cultural awareness among the local community members. Other workshops that are planned for the future and target the younger generation include Khmer Culture for Today's Youth and College Awareness. There is also a page of Links to other Khmer websites for Cambodian News, etc. |
| Center for Employment Training (CET) | Based on CET's philosophy of self-determination, the Immigration and Citizenship Program mission is to empower the community in Santa Clara County by providing quality immigration and citizenship services and by promoting and strengthening civic involvement among the immigrant population. CET also offers employment training and placement, and a 4C's Childcare Center. |
| C.E.O. Women | Creating Economic Opportunities (C.E.O .Women) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that creates economic opportunities for low-income immigrant and refugee women through teaching English, communications and entrepreneurship skills, so they can establish successful livelihoods. C.E.O. Women then provides women with intensive mentoring, coaching and access to capital needed to start a small business. |
| Chinese Historical and Cultural Project | The Chinese Historical and Cultural Project (CHCP) is based in Santa Clara County, California. It was founded in 1987 as a non-profit organization to promote and preserve Chinese American and Chinese history and culture through community outreach activities. |
| Chinese Information and Networking Association (CINA) | Chinese Information and Networking Association (CINA) is a non-profit organization founded by IT and Networking professionals in the Silicon Valley. CINA actively holds conferences, monthly seminars, special workshops and events, social gatherings etc. CINA now has around 6,700+ members from many different ethnicities and backgrounds. |
| Community Health Partnership of Santa Clara County |
Contains list and links to the Santa Clara County non-profit Community Health Centers. Asian Americans for Community Involvement
Mar Monte Community Clinic Indian Health Center of Santa Clara County Gardner Family Health Network MayView Community Health
Center Pacific Free Clinic Planned Parenthood Mar Monte Ravenswood Family Health Center San Jose Family Foothill Community Clinic
School Health Clinics of Santa Clara Valley Community health centers are one of the few sources of accessible, affordable, and culturally competent healthcare services for low-income and medically underserved populations. While maintaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities they serve, these health centers provide an array of services including general family practice. medical and dental care, well baby visits, prenatal care, nutritional counseling, health education, and prevention, counseling, mental health, and community outreach. |
| Consulado General de México | Queremos que sepas que en el Consulado General de México en San José estamos para servirte. Además de información y orientación, tendrás todo nuestro apoyo en lo referente a tus trámites para obtener matrícula, pasaporte, cartilla del Servicio Militar Nacional, declaratoria de nacionalidad, actas de nacimiento, matrimonio y defunción; menaje de casa, traslado de restos humanos y visas. Asimismo, el Consulado General de México apoya mediante acciones del departamento de protección a inmigrantes, programas de atención a comunidades mexicanas, programas de promoción cultural, educativa, turística, comercial y financiera. |
| Contact Cares | 24-hour multi-purpose helpline staffed by professionally trained volunteers who come to a central location to provide listening/counseling, crisis intervention, and referral to other community resources (408)279-8228. Contact Cares was founded in 1970 and became a program of Bill Wilson Center on July 1st, 2004. Languages spoken: Spanish and Vietnamese. |
| Day Worker Center of Mt. View | Connects workers and employers in a safe and supportive environment. The organization empowers workers to improve their socio-economic condition through fair employment, education, and job skills training. |
| East Side Unified School District Citizenship Preparation | Contains links to beginning, intermediate and advanced lessons, including the 100 questions, Interview tips, and more. |
| FACTR | Multi-cultural service, research and training center for the benefit of immigrant families experiencing stress in their new environment. The center has an intergenerational focus. It's purpose is to provide counseling, psycho- educational services and cultural awareness programs for newcomer families and their children that is respectful of ethnic values and diverse views, including State Laws pertaining to Child Protection, Domestic Violence, Educational, Immigration and other areas. Nominal fees for services may be charged based on income. |
| HelpSCC | Comprehensive information and referral site for Santa Clara County resources. |
| Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley | The Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley (HFSV) cultivates philanthropy and inspires Hispanic children and families to achieve personal greatness. HFSV engages leadership and bridges resources to invest in a thriving Hispanic community. Resources are directed toward educational achievement, economic advancement and leadership development to create opportunities for Hispanic children and families. |
| Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) |
Immigration issues are tricky. There are many ways in which your immigration status - whether you\'re a green card holder or
undocumented - can impact your ability to get a job, go to college, or even remain in the United States. That\'s why the ILRC
created this Know Your Rights & Responsibilities Resource for Immigrant Youth.
The newly released Spanish version can be downloaded at: http://www.ilrc.org/resources/sijs/Youth_Handbook_Spanish.pdf (13.7 MB) The newly released Korean version can be downloaded at: http://www.ilrc.org/resources/sijs/Youth_Handbook_Korean.pdf (8.2 MB) The English version can be downloaded at: http://www.ilrc.org/resources/sijs/Youth_Handbook_English.pdf (2 MB) |
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Immigrant Rights, Responsibilities and Resources Guidebook of Santa Clara County (IRRG) |
This guidebook came out of the Summit on Immigrant Needs and Contributions of Santa Clara County in December 2000. Some of the resource information is outdated but we have kept this book listing for the valuable information on immigrant rights and responsibilities in the United States. For updated resource information please use 211 or the Phoenix Data Center. |
| India Community Center | ICC has facilities and services in both Santa Clara and Milpitas. ICC's Support & Referral system provides information on organizations (both Indian and mainstream) that provide expert services and information in the area of counseling and support. Listings of ICC's activities for children, teens, adults, and seniors in the Indian Community. Site also includes a free classified listing section, statistical information on the Bay Area Indian population, links to sites of information to the Indian Community. |
| Indian-American.org | Community newsletter with information for South Asian Community. |
| Indo American Lions Club | The San Francisco Bay Area is home to a large number of Indian Americans. This is the first Lions Club that has been chartered in North America with the support of the local Indo Americans, with one voice - "To Serve". |
| International Rescue Committee (IRC) | Provides refugee resettlement services, information and referral, assistance with family reunification, various immigration assistance and services including citizenship assistance. Languages spoken: French, Lao, Farsi, Serbo-Croation, Thai, Vietnamese |
| Islamic Network Group (ING) | Utilizing trained and certified speakers, ING annually delivers thousands of presentations and other educational programs in schools, colleges and universities, law enforcement agencies, corporations, healthcare facilities, and community organizations. ING's goal is to challenge stereotypes and prevent prejudice while promoting understanding through education. |
| Italian American Heritage Foundation | Promoting and preserving the spirit of our Italian heritage through annual Italian Family Festa, language classes, opera, musical programs, art shows, film festivals, and Cultural Center which features a research library, and photo exhibition. This site also contains links to other local and national Italian organizations, Italian Embassies throughout the world, Italian government agencies, and more. |
| Japanese-American Citizens League | The San Jose JACL is part of a national organization consisting of 112 Chapters across the nation. Community service includes advocacy or assistance on civil rights and sponsoring of cultural, educational and recreational activities. Members are eligible for a variety of benefits, including membership in a credit union, group health insurance, group discounts, scholarships, etc. The San Jose Chapter also owns and maintains the Issei Memorial in San Jose Japantown for use by the community. Email: info@sanjosejacl.org |
| Japanese American Museum | The Japanese American Museum collects, preserves and disseminates the culture and history of Japanese Americans in Santa Clara Valley. |
| Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center | Provides pro bono advice and representation in several areas including workers' rights, consumer rights and immigration rights. |
| Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights of the SF Bay Area | Along with the Asian Law Caucus and La Raza Centro Legal, the Lawyers' Committee co-sponsors a weekly clinic providing pro bono assistance to low-income families and individuals on immigration-related issues. Site also contains information on rights of immigrants, access to government services and access to education. |
| Learning and Loving Education Center | Literacy center for immigrant women and children. Also have computer classes and other workshops to empower and teach immigrant women and their children. Serve the Morgan Hill, San Martin, and Gilroy area of South County. Phone (408) 776-1196. E-mail: edctr@earthlink.net |
| Legal Aid Society | The Legal Aid Society of Santa Clara County (LAS) is a non-profit corporation founded in 1960 to provide free, civil legal services for those low-income persons unable to obtain access to the judicial system through other avenues. Outreach and education programs provide the community members with needed tools to advocate for themselves and to lead more independent and knowledgeable lives. |
| Library ESL Conversation Clubs | Adults are invited to practice their English language skills in free ESL Conversation Clubs at 12 different branches.. This is a great way to improve your language skills and to make friends in the process. Visitors are welcome. Sites and schedules are listed at this site. |
| Mexican American Community Services Agency (MACSA) | The past 42 years, MACSA has been recognized as a leader in serving the Latino community. MACSA's mission, culture and core values have guided the organization's culturally proficient service delivery and program development. MACSA's core values are based on mutual respect and cultural appreciation. The services include counseling, educational programs, programs for seniors, prevention and intervention, and health and safety. |
| Mexican Heritage Corporation of San Jose (MHC) | The MHC is home to the 500 seat Mexican Heritage Theatre, La Galeria Museum, offices and classrooms, beautiful gardens, Pavillion and Central Plaza. The Mexican Heritage Corporation exists to affirm, celebrate and preserve our rich cultural heritage by promoting the arts, building community and advancing social and economic development. |
| Muslim Community Association (MCA) | In addition to being open for prayers five times a day, MCA provides several Social services, Weekend Islamic School programs, Dawah, Family counseling, Youth and Women's services, Visiting scholars, etc. |
| Network For A Hate-Free Community | Santa Clara county board of Supervisors and the Network For A Hate-Free Community have launched a new multi-media PSA campaign aimed at reducing hate incidents and hate crime. Site includes news conference alerts, fast facts on local hate incidents and crimes, information on reporting hate incidents and crimes, and dowloadable media material. |
| Occupational Training Institute |
The mission of the OTI Foothill-DeAnza Community College District is to prepare socio-economically disadvantaged students with
high-quality employment services including counseling and advisement, career education, job placement and retention services
while concurrently providing employers with qualified employees.
The new CalSuccess Program provides special assistance for students who are recieving Foodstamps but not receiving cash benefits. |
| Phoenix Data Center of Santa Clara County | A not-for-profit organization that maintains an index of all free and low income services offered throughout Santa Clara County. Our goal is to connect those in need with those who help. |
| Portuguese Community Center (POSSO) | POSSO programs include Information and Referral, ESL/Citizenship Class, Brown Bag groceries are distributed to low-income individuals and families each week, Immigration and Naturalization, Legal Services, Case Management, and Voter Registration |
| PRANA | PRANA was created by Palo Alto Medical Foundation's South Asian Wellness Task Force, a committee of physicians, nutritionists and researchers, to help South Asians improve their health and reduce their risk of disease. Health information in English and Hindi. |
| Rahime Foundation | Food Distribution in collaboration with Second Harvest and emergency assistance by application. Open to all. |
| San Jose Libraries Multicultural Gateway | Includes many resources for immigrants including Bi-Lingual Story Times for Children (Spanish/English), Books, magazines and newspapers in many languages, and Cultural Research links. Library catalogues can be searched in Spanish, Chinese, and Vietnamese. |
| Santa Clara County Library System E-Resource list for New Americans | Contains links to a good selection of websites with information on citizenship, social security, and Welcome to the United States, a 100-page guide for new immigrants in more than 10 languages. |
| Santa Clara County Office of Human Relations | Information on OHR events and projects, including the Immigration and Citizenship programs, Youth Task Force, Dispute Resolution Services, Network for a Hate Free Community, and Commission for the Status on Women. |
| Santa Clara Superior Court Self Service Center | This site has information and forms for people who are representing themselves in Court. The information on this website will help guide you through the court system. The information at the Self Service Center is not legal advice. |
| Self Help for the Elderly | Citizenship / ESL classes, Social Services, Wellness Program, Recreational Activities, and Field trips. Languages spoken : Mandarin & Cantonese * Phone : (408)246-8790 |
| SIREN (Services, Immigration Rights & Education Network) | SIREN serves the immigrant community in Santa Clara County, CA. It is a non-profit, non-partisan organization whose mission is: 1. To empower the immigrant community through providing education and services to all immigrants, 2. To seek policy changes that positively impact immigrants, and 3. to continue to protect and expand immigrant and human rights. Phone (408) 453-3003. Immigrant Q&A Line: Spanish: (408) 453-3017, English & Vietnamese: (408) 453-3013 |
| Somos Mayfair | One of the growing numbers of organizations in the country providing direct services to the community and organizing residents to take collective action. In practice, our work takes form in three program areas: Engaging the community in dialogue: Using cultural arts - specifically popular theater, Supporting families to meet basic needs: We employ a team of promotores (community educators) to work with over 200 Mayfair families each year to support them in achieving their personal goals. Promoting civic action: We nurture a shared community identity and support collective action to impact policies and build power. |
| South Asian Bar Association | Northern California chapter ("SABA-NC") was founded in 1993 to ensure that Bay Area South Asian lawyers were provided an avenue to develop professionally, network among peers and volunteer within the South Asian community. Since then, SABA has organized MCLE events, monthly luncheons, happy hours, and mentorship events for its members, hosted the SABA annual banquet, supported and hosted fundraiser's for South Asian community support and social service organizations, and advertised, facilitated, and encouraged members to provide pro bono legal services to those in need. |
| South Bay Islamic Association | In addition to prayers, SBIA provides Islamic School programs, Homeless Feeding, Islamic Funeral services, Family Night, and more. |
| Support Network for Battered Women | The Support Network has the first toll-free 24 hour bi-lingual (English/Spanish) crisis line in Santa Clara County: 1-800-572-2782. Other Client services include Crisis Intervention, Residential Services, Clinical Counseling, La Familia Program, and a Children's Program. The Columbia Neighborhood Center satellite site offers bi-lingual (English/Spanish) domestic violence counseling services in the community of Sunnyvale. Legal Services include Assistance Overview, Restraining Orders, Family Court Accompaniment, Criminal Court Accompaniment, and VAP (Victim Advocacy Project. There are Support Groups for English Speaking and Spanish Speaking women. |
| US Citizenship and Immigration Services - San Jose Office | Information about the location, hours and services available at the San Jose Office of the USCIS (Replaced INS). Serves the following counties: Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey. |
| Victim Witness Assistance Program | Referrals to legal services, assistance in court, 24 hour hotline, financial assistance to victims. Languages: Spanish and Tagalog. Telephone: 800-777-9229. |
| Vietnamese American Council | Provides senior services, ESL, after-school homework center for the community. |
| Yu-Ai Kai | A Japanese American Community Senior Service, located in Japantown San Jose, is committed to serving seniors with an array of activities and programs. We offer a well-balanced senior day care program, a nutritious lunch service, social services, a transportation program and countless classes and trips for all our seniors. |
| Work2Future |
Operates three One-Stop Career Centers in the areas of San Jose, Campbell and South County. It also provides workforce development
services for the cities of Los Gatos, Morgan Hill, Los Altos Hills, Saratoga, Monte Sereno, and the unincorporated areas of
Santa Clara County. The One-Stop system brings under one roof a consortium of diverse partners, whose combined resources provide
pre-paid employment and training services to job seekers and employers alike. The One-Stops assist workers and job seekers access
the tools they need to manage their careers through high quality information and services and help employers find skilled workers.
Work2Future works with businesses, residents, government, educational and community-based organizations to maximize local and
regional employment opportunities.
Work2Future Spanish services Work2Future Vietnamese services |
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