Locality: Local (SCC+)

Ventanilla de Salud

A free program designed to help identify health services in the United States and Mexico. The staff of the Ventanilla de Salud, located in the Mexican consulate, can offer referrals to local health services and also with information and education on a variety of health topics. The main goals are tdisease prevention, promotion of healthy habits and establish local connections to appropriate health services. Multi-language: Spanish

NOVA Job Center

NOVA, through its two Job Centers, provides free customer-focused services to the job seekers of San Mateo and northern Santa Clara counties. NOVA works closely with local businesses, educators, and individuals to ensure that our programs provide opportunities that build the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to address the workforce needs of Silicon Valley. Key Words: Employment

Politically Motivated ICE Hotline Turns Neighbors, Friends and Even Spouses into Informants

10/18/17 When the Trump administration launched the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE) hotline in April, it billed the service as a way to help “victims of crimes committed by removable aliens” On its website, the VOICE office expressly states that it’s “not a hotline to report crime.” But internal logs show that people have used the service to snitch on strangers, neighbors, colleagues and even their own family members.

Immigrants Fleeing California Wildfires Find No Sanctuary, Fearing Deportation and Avoiding Shelters

10/20/17 As catastrophic wildfires in California kill at least 42 people and leave thousands of homes and businesses in ruins, many of the area’s 20,000 undocumented immigrants have had no sanctuary from the flames, with some sleeping on beaches in order to avoid federal agents at shelters. This comes as far-right media outlets like Breitbart are falsely reporting that an undocumented immigrant was arrested in connection to the fires. Police said there is no indication the man had anything to do with the wildfires. We speak with Alegría De La Cruz, deputy county lawyer of Sonoma County, and Juan Hernandez, executive director of the La Luz Center in Sonoma, California.

Mountain View Strengthens Support for Immigrant and Minority Families

10/26/17 At their October 24, 2017 meeting, Mountain View City Councilmembers unanimously supported additional policy language to strengthen a longstanding citywide commitment to preserving diversity and providing security for immigrant families in our community. The newly adopted language reinforces that the City is prohibited from contributing to identity based registries; detaining, relocating or interning individuals on the basis of religion, national origin or ethnicity; and will not enforce federal civil immigration laws. These additions further the City Council’s major goal to “Promote Strategies to Protect Vulnerable Populations and Preserve the Socioeconomic and Cultural Diversity of the Community.”

North Santa Clara County Student Transition Consortium (NSCCSTC)

NSCCSTC is a partnership effort between the Foothill-De Anza Community College District (FHDA), Palo Alto
Adult School (PAUSD), Fremont Union High School District Adult School (FUHSD) and the Mountain View-Los Altos Adult School (MVLA). Our collective mission is to coordinate and integrate programs, create linkages, and develop regional plans to better serve the educational needs of adults in the region. Service area: Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale and portions of San Jose.

Vietnamese American Bar Association of Northern California (VABANC)

Since 2002, VABANC has awarded several scholarships per year to recognize outstanding Bay Area law students who demonstrated a commitment to serving the greater public interest. The VABANC Law Foundation was created in 2010. VLF provides a competitive award of $50,000 to recent law graduates and new attorneys to provide direct legal services and launch their public interest careers.
Also providing regular Know Your Rights Workshops in SCC. Key Words: KYR, Financial Aid Multi-language: Vietnamese

Bay Area Indian Events

A Facebook Page administered by a group dedicated to keep people informed of Indian social, cultural and religious events occurring in the San Francisco Bay Area and surrounding areas. Information provided includes Asian Indian music & dance concerts, religious ceremonies and special events as well as movie screenings, interesting relevant websites and URLs.

San Francisco Bay Area Indian Associations/Non Profits

San Francisco Bay Area Desi Indian Community Portal is a community Portal for Indians living in and around San Francisco (SFO) Bay Area. We provide complete information on Indian Restaurants, Indian Grocery Stores, Indian Events, Indian Classifieds, Indian Roommates, Indian Nannies, Daycares, Babysitters, Indian Travel companion, Movies from India and a lot of other topics of relevance to San Francisco (SF) Bay Area Indian Community. Key Word: Directory

Multi-faith Rally and Re-affirmation of Santa Clara County Values

8/20/17 In a display of unity against bigotry, leaders of numerous faiths, members of their congregations and others, joined public officials to express solidarity in the wake of the bloody rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. The rally at Emmanuel Baptist Church San Jose drew about 300, including leaders Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, SCC Supervisor Dave Cortese, San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo and SJ Police Chief Eddie Garcia.. Father Jon Pedigo, one of the event organizers, said, The best thing we can do is show and promote a different vision of who we are as a community. Show them we appreciate and respect each other and embrace each other regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation or immigration status.

Outlet

Outlet is an LGBTQQ Youth organization based in Mountain View, California. As the Peninsula’s only comprehensive LGBTQQ Youth organization, including bilingual language services, they work with local communities to support and empower LGBTQQ Youth. Key Words: Gay, Lesbian, Transgender, Queer,

Latinos in Technology (LIT) Scholarship

Application ended 4/21/21 – ck for next year.
Funded by the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley, For Latino(a) students who have a declared major in a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)-related field
Up to 100 scholarship of up to $30,000 (paid over three years, provided renewal eligibility requirements are met).
Scholarship recipients will also be provided internship opportunities with LIT Scholarship corporate funders from Silicon Valley. Application Deadline November 12th. Key Words: Education, Financial Aid, Latinx,

East Bay Sanctuary Covenant

Offering sanctuary, solidarity, support, community organizing assistance, advocacy, and legal services to those escaping war, terror, political persecution, intolerance, exploitation, and other expressions of violence. Services include: Refugee Rights Program, Affirmative Asylum, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), Permanent Residency, Naturalization,
Community Development and Education (CDE). Office in Berkeley, CA

Project Sentinel – Housing Advocacy

Project Sentinel’s primary function is to assist individuals with housing problems such as discrimination, mortgage foreclosure & delinquency, rental issues including repairs, deposits, privacy, dispute resolution, home buyer education, post purchase education and reverse mortgages.
Make an appointment for a FREE 15 – minute consultation
Service Area; Counties of Santa Clara, San Mateo, Stanislaus, Sacramenti, Cities of Fremont & Merced. Offices in Fremont, Gilroy, Modesto, Redwood City, Milpitas, Sacramento and Santa Clara. Monterey County via our Salinas office. SCC Multi-language: Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin),

Stanford Law School – Immigrants’ Rights Clinic

The Immigrants’ Rights Clinic at Stanford Law School provides student representation to individual noncitizens in removal proceedings before the San Francisco immigration court, as well as representation to noncitizens before other administrative bodies and the federal courts, including the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. It also provides student representation in impact litigation and advocacy, on behalf of immigrant communities. Multi-language: Spanish

Pangea Legal Services

The AFGHAN RESOURCES PROJECT
is matching hundreds of volunteer attorneys with thousands of Afghans seeking to file humanitarian parole applications to be reunited with their community in the U.S. Welcoming donations. and volunteers .
Services: low fee and free full-scope legal representation to immigrants in both detained and non-detained immigration court proceedings.  We focus on deportation defense; Key Words:
Multi-Language: Spanish, English, Farsi, French, German, Persian, Portuguese
Offices in Milpitas and San Francisco

Law Foundation of Silicon Valley

COVID-19 Update:
The Law Foundation is a non-profit agency that provides free legal services to Silicon Valley individuals in need. Our services are available through: Mental Health Advocacy Project: 408-280-2420***Legal Advocates for Children and Youth: 408-280-2416***Housing: 408-280-2424
Multi-language: Spanish, Vietnamese Key Words: domestic violence; public charge,family law, and guardianships for youth; special education; housing law; health legal services,

SCC Rapid Response Network Training

The RRN in SCC is a community defense project developed to protect immigrant families from deportation and to provide moral and accompaniment support during and after immigration operations in our community. The Rapid Response Network relies on volunteers to protect our neighbors at risk of ICE activity and the network needs YOU! If you want to stand in solidarity with families impacted by immigration activity in your community, and are interested in attending an in-person or virtual training, please fill out this google form and we will follow up with you via email to set up a date.

Forward.US

FWD.us was founded by leaders in the technology community to give our values a voice in American politics. Tech is a community of dreamers and doers, entrepreneurs and engineers. We support comprehensive immigration reform, improving the quality of American education, and encouraging more investment in scientific innovation. Silicon Valley Chapter Key Words: Legal

Bay Area Solidarity Network aims to protect undocumented immigrants from deportation

4/7/17 SAN JOSE – Building on a national movement to protect immigrant communities, faith leaders and local and state politicians on Friday pledged their support to undocumented immigrants who fear deportation under the Trump administration.
The network includes 70 congregations throughout Santa Clara County. Some have pledged to offer sanctuary to families at immediate risk of deportation while others will provide various forms of support to these individuals, such as connecting them to legal resources. Others will participate in PACT’s Rapid Response Team, a group of volunteers that plans to show up to the scene of local ICE raids to document the incident.

Forward Together

Forward Together is a multi-racial organization that works with community leaders and organizations to transform culture and policy to catalyze social change. Our mission is to ensure that women, youth and families have the power and resources they need to reach their full potential. By developing strong leaders, building networks across communities, and implementing innovative campaigns, we are facilitating collaboration. Offices in Oakland, CA and Alburqueque, NM

Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Hispanic Satellite

Our mission is to provide services to Latino small business owners and entrepreneurs, helping them to grow and establish successful businesses. Northern California SBDC’s offer free, individualized and confidential one-on-one advising for existing businesses and start-ups with the potential for job creation, revenue and profit growth, and new business development ideas which could stimulate economic development in Northern California and beyond. San Jose Office. Multi-Language: Spanish Key Words:

Santa Clara County cops reaffirm they won’t be deportation force

3/14/17 Morgan Hill Police Chief David Swing, president of the county police chiefs’ association, was joined by San Jose Chief Eddie Garcia, 10 other South Bay chiefs and District Attorney Jeff Rosen at the Mexican Heritage Plaza in East San Jose to convey a message of solidarity.
The agencies of this county will not enforce federal immigration laws, Swing said. “It is not our mission nor our role & we will treat all of our residents with dignity regardless of status.”

What to Know About Immigration Raids

March 2017 99 page booklet created by the Santa Clara County Office of Immigrant Relations, that compiles information and resources that should help you respond if ICE conducts raids in your community, including a documents check list, multi-language Know Your Rights (English, Spanish and Arabic) preparing a family plan, Plan for Children’s care, legal forms, contact information and more. Key Words: SCC

SCC, CA Leads Coalition Opposing Mandatory Detention of Immigrants without Due Proces

2/10/17 Santa Clara County and 19 other cities and counties across the nation joined together in filing an amicus curiae or friend of the court brief with the United States Supreme Court, asking the Court to uphold important constitutional protections for immigrants held in prolonged mandatory immigration detention by the federal government.

Silicon Valley Community Foundation Scholarships

SVCF administers a variety of scholarship programs for high school seniors, college and graduate school students, vocational and re-entry students. Annually, we award close to 700 scholarships totaling more than $4.5 million.
Scholarship deadlines and requirements vary; please review complete information on each program’s web page. In general, applications are accepted in January and February. Scholarships staff can be reached via scholarships@siliconvalleycf.org or 650.450.5487 Key Words: Financial Aid, Key Words: Education, Coronavirus, COVID

QueeRoc

Queeroc is the AROC (Arab Resource Organizing Committee) Arab queer immigrant-led committee. It aims at providing a space for Arab-identifying lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual and questioning (LGBTQ) individuals in the Bay Area to meet for the purpose of community building and resource sharing through informal exchange of experiences and knowledge as well as social activities. Serving the San Francisco Bay Area. Multi-language: Arabic

San Jose International Airport First in US to Offer Citizenship Services for Employees

2/16/17 Mineta San Jose International is the first airport in the United States to provide citizenship services for its employees and their families in the country.
That announcement was made by San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo and leaders from the National Immigration Forum’s New American Workforce, the only worksite citizenship program in the country, according to Jennie Murray, director of the forum’s integration programs.

Mt View Community leaders pledge to resist immigration crackdown

2/17/17 Pledging a united front to protect migrants, local policymakers, school officials and law enforcement on Saturday issued a rallying cry to protest the recent executive orders by President Donald Trump. At the city-sponsored Civility Roundtable event, panel members gave repeated assurances to a crowd of about 200 that they would look to safeguard the full patchwork of the South Bay community, and they invited everyone to join them in the effort.

Payvand Iranian Community

A local 501C-3, non-profit, non-political and non-religious organization. Our mission is to integrate and empower the Iranian-American community by promoting arts and culture in the Bay Area. We bring educational services, scholarships and various cultural activities to the community. Serving: Santa Clara County, Persian, Youth, Iranian Federated Women’s Club Key Words: Financial Aid Multi-language: Farsi

Justia Legal Aid & Pro Bono Services

The Justia Lawyer Directory is a listing of lawyers, legal aid organizations, and pro bono legal service organizations. Our services include a 24-hour toll-free crisis line, an emergency shelter, counseling, information and referrals, support groups, safety planning, legal services and community education presentations. Staff and volunteers also contact police reported victims of domestic violence to inform them of their rights and resources. All Support Network services are completely confidential, are either free or low-cost. Multi-language: Spanish and English.: Mt. View, SCC

Mexican Heritage Plaza School of Arts and Culture

Although La Plaza will no longer be a testing site, our partner Gardner Health Services will continue offering free vaccinations and COVID-19 tests to the East San Jose community. For more information or to schedule an appointment call them at (408) 457-7100 or find your nearest clinic. No health insurance or doctor’s note is required and it does not impact your immigration status. Multi-language: Spanish Key Words: Latino, folklorico, San Jose, SCC

SCC Mental Health Call Center

The Santa Clara County Mental Health Call Center is the centralized entry point for individuals who are seeking behavioral health services. In addition, to appointments and reverrals, the Call Center provides telephone crisis intervention response to callers in crisis, Phone: 1 (800) 704-0900 Hours: 24-hours, 7 days a week. KidConnections Network of Care Referral Process for children ages 0-5 and their families. Multi-Language:
Spanish |
Vietnamese |
Mandarin Chinese |
Tagalog |
Farsi
Other languages can be made available as needed. Key Words:

Oakland police pact with ICE questioned

3/17/17 …Oakland data such as that gathered by its license-plate readers is sent to the East Bay data-sharing network ARIES, or Automated Regional Information Exchange System. That database is in turn shared with the larger Northern California Regional Intelligence Center, whose data is accessible by, as Hofer put it, “all sorts of federal agencies.”
“Maybe they’re sharing data a bit more widely than we understand. I don’t know if Oakland knows” Hofer said. “You can impose restrictions on sharing.”

Prerna

Prerna2Inspire ia a non-profit organization focused on the humanitarian efforts of enabling refugee families from conflict countries across the globe the opportunity to lead a sustainable life on arrival in the US. Prerna supports enrollment in education at all levels, as well as homework aid, ESL Classes and career Planning. Employment search assistance. (Officially established as a Non-Profit Corp in July 2015.) Key Words: Professional, RIF

Jewish Family & Children’s Services (JFCS)

PLEASE CALL US IF YOU NEED SUPPORT OR ASSISTANCE. 415-449-1200
Programs for adults, seniors, youth, children, refugees, emegres. Immigration, ESL and Citizenship assistance, financial assistance. Educational Scholarships and Loans
Areas Served: Offices in Palo Alto, San Mateo, San Francisco, San Rafael, and Santa Rosa – Counties of Sonoma, Marin, San Mateo, SF, and Santa Clara. CADRE Partner Key Words: SCC, Koret, LGBT, Domestic Violence, Hospice, Counseling, Emergency Assistance

Billy DeFrank LGBTQ Community Center

Our mission is to provide a broad array of opportunities and programs, and a spirit of community that celebrates the many facets of our constituency. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people of all ages and backgrounds find resources and support services that are not available elsewhere, including: Library, Free Cyber Center, Art Exhibits, Social Events, HIV Testing, Counseling and weekly Spanish AA meetings. Key Words: Mental Health, Social @billydefrank https://www.facebook.com/billydefrank Key Words: SCC,

SF CAIRS (San Francisco Coalition of Asylee, Immigrant, and Refugee Services)

SF-CAIRS is a multidisciplinary coalition of 20 organizations serving the San Francisco Bay Area asylee, immigrant and refugee community and its service providers. Providing employment, immigration, health care, benefits application, domestic violence, legal asst, educational and vocational training, employment, housing, ESL, Interpretation and other support services.
Expanding resource knowledge among service providers about health, employment, social, education and legal services for recent refugees, political asylees and immigrants in the SF Bay Area. The national HQ is located in Washington DC. Key Words: Muslim, SCC, KYR, Know Your Rights, LGBT, Offices in Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Clara, Multi-language: Arabic , Farsi , Somali , Urdu

Mountain View Spanish Language Leadership Academy

Since 2017,  the City has hosted the Spanish Language Leadership Academy. Each session is led by staff from City departments and includes information on each department’s core service function, major activities, programs and project overview. The program also features interactive exercises and group discussion.  It is designed to embrace local diversity and increase awareness of city functions, services, activities and local issues to prepare citizens for local leadership, volunteerism and involvement in the community.  For more information, Nancy Ducos can be reached at 650-903-6145 or nancy.ducos@mountainview.gov.

 

JEWISH FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES EAST BAY

JFCS East Bay assists immigrants and refugees applying for a range of immigration services including:
Citizenship, DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), Employment authorization, Family-based petitions, Fee waiver applications, Green cards,Travel documents, U visas, VAWA self-petitions, Waivers and more. BIA recognized agency with multilingual accredited representatives and a Spanish-speaking immigration attorney. Multi-lingual: English, Dari, Spanish, Farsi, Arabic, Russian, Bosnian, Conversational Hindi Serving Alameda County – Walnut Creek & Berkeley offices

Archive – Atzlan Academy

The Academy engages scholars, writers, artists, philosophers and folklorists to enlighten its membership while it sustains some of the oldest cultural traditions in this continent. The Academy’s activities are geared to create and express the Mexican/Chicano social experience inspiring young children, entertaining the public, offering performing opportunities, and exploring venues to preserve the local MESTIZO artistic heritage. It is also involved in social issues that affect our communities. Key Words:

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) – Federal

The EITC or EIC, is a benefit for working people with low to moderate income. To qualify, you must meet certain requirements and file a federal tax return, even if you do not owe any tax or are not required to file. EITC reduces the amount of tax you owe and may give you a refund. 29 states and DC also have additional state EITC awards. All states have free tax filing assistance provided by trained volunteers between January 15th and April 14th. Call the IRS at 1-800-906-9887 to find locations nearest to you. Multi-language: | Spanish | Chinese Traditional | Korean | Russian | Vietnamese |

San Jose Unity rally supports immigrants, decries hate speech

11/20/16 SJ Mercury News – 500 people braved the rain Sunday for a bigger cause: fighting against hate speech, protecting health care and the defending the civil rights of immigrants. Catalyzed by the volatile presidential election between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, organizers said the Unity Gathering was meant to bring the community together after the Republicans victory to spread messages of peace and hope.

San Jose residents to Muslims: “You belong here”

12/2/16 SAN JOSE As hundreds of Muslims prayed inside the Evergreen Islamic Center Friday afternoon, community members stood outside, holding signs that read, Muslims make San Jose better, Embrace diversity and Love trumps hate, in a grassroots show of solidarity.
participating in the silent demonstration to offer support following a string of anti-Muslim attacks that have been reported nationwide since the Nov. 8 election. Key Words: Post-Election, Positive, Advocacy, SCC
Archived 7/1/18

Rapid Response Fund for Movement Building

The Fund will provide one-time small grants in the range of $3,000 to $15,000; grant decisions will be made within 30 days. The Fund intends to support proposals that respond to an unexpected moment or opportunity for advocacy or mobilization to advance racial and economic equity at a neighborhood, city or county level. Funding requests must serve residents in one or more of the following five Bay Area counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco and San Mateo.
This is a time-sensitive fund that is responsive to and shows solidarity with the communities we serve. Multi-language: | Spanish |

More Bay Area residents struggling than poverty statistics indicate

12/6/16 Close to 30 percent of the Bay Area’s residents aren’t able to make ends meet as they contend with high housing costs, suggesting poverty is more widespread in the region than official reports indicate, according to a study published Wednesday.
The report by JobTrain, a Menlo Park-based nonprofit organization, estimated that 29.2 percent of Bay Area residents, or roughly 1.45 million people, are not self-sufficient. Self-sufficiency, the study’s authors said, is defined as having a stable place to live and being able to cover the basics for survival.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health)

The mission of NAMI Santa Clara County is to help people with a lived experience of mental illness and families by providing support, education and advocacy; to promote research; to reduce stigma and discrimination in the community; and to improve services by working with mental health professionals and families. Multi-language: Spanish
11-16 NAMI Resource Guide

Coastside Hope

Client base comprises about 15% of the population of the mid-coast and includes: the working poor, the homeless, seniors living below the poverty level, the disabled, and families and/or individuals in crisis. We serve people of all ages, from infants to senior citizens. Employed clients typically work in farming, nurseries, hotels and restaurants, construction, domestic services and commercial fishing. Services include Immigration Assistance, ESL, Citizenship Asst, Food supplements, Counseling, and more. Nulti-language: Spanish

Kosmos Interview with American Muslim Voice Founder

12/15/15 Samina Faheem Sundas, a Sunni Muslim woman originally from Pakistan living in the United States, is the founder of American Muslim Voice, a grassroots organization that seeks to foster lifelong friendships between Muslims and all communities through interfaith dialogue. She has received many awards as a peacebuilder, including the Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Prize awarded by Fellowship of Reconciliation. Key Word: Islam

Mt. View Teen Center

A FREE facility for all Mountain View and Los Altos 6th – 12th grade students! Supervised by trained staff, offers a variety of teen programming, including recreational and educational classes, special events, resources, and drop-in activities for teens to participate in. Activities will surround the arts, including various art mediums, music, and dance; health and fitness, including both emotional and physical health, fitness classes, sports; culinary arts, including cooking classes and tastings; education and career and college resources, including tutoring and study space. Key Words: Youth, Children, North County

Fiesta Educativa for Children with Special Needs

A CA based partnership of families, professionals, consumers, friends, and agencies working to inform and assist Latino families in obtaining services and in caring for their children with special needs. The goal of universal support towards the enhancement of the lives of persons with disabilities. Programs: Fiesta Familiar, Autism Parent Education Program (APEP), Community Parent Resource Center (CPRC) Offices in San Jose, Los Angeles, San Bernadino and Orange. Key Words: Developmental Disability, AFN, Mexican Consulate, Multi-language: English, Spanish

San Jose City College Named one of the Nation’s Top 25 Colleges for Latinos

May 14, 2015 SAN JOSE, Calif., Latino Magazine, a national publication based in Austin, Texas, has named San José City College (SJCC) one of the country’s top 25 colleges for Latinos. The publication cited SJCC as a “world-class institution” located in the heart of Silicon Valley, known around the world as the center for innovation in technology and research.
SJCC, the only community college, in California, represented on the list, was accompanied by other reputable institutions such as Stanford University, UCLA, UC Berkeley and UC Davis. Key Words: Post Secondary Education

San Jose Language Access Policy (LAP)

11/7/16 San Jose Office of Immigrant Relations (OIR) staff has completed the development of language access policy that is now included in the City Policy Manual, effective this month. The purpose of this new policy is to ensure that the City and its departments make reasonable
and practical efforts to reduce language as a barrier to accessing City programs or services.

Mayor Liccardo’s Message to Immigrants – We’ve Got Your Back

11/15/16 Recent events have left many thousands of our San Jose residents, about forty percent of whom were born in a foreign country in fear. Some of our neighbors, friends, and family fear changes in immigration rules or enforcement that could separate their families. Others voice concerns about proposed federal “registries” of community members of the Muslim faith. Still others point to the nationwide spike in “hate crimes” in recent days.
I have sought through Spanish-language television, social media, and in public demonstrations to convey a simple message to our wonderfully diverse community: “We’ve got your back.”

SCCVOTE Mobile App

Easy-to-use election tools for Santa Clara County voters. Find your polling place, see what contests are on your ballot, and read about the candidates and measures to help you make an informed decision at the polls. Also, check to see if you are registered to vote and track your Vote by Mail ballot. Take control of your voting experience and make your voice heard on Election Day. Key Word: Election

Health 4 All Kids

Beginning January 1, 2020, young adults up to age 26, no matter their immigration status, will be eligible for Medi-Cal Unlike restricted-scope Medi-Cal, children with full-scope Medi-Cal are able to get all covered services, including: annual checkups, regular doctor visits, vaccinations, mental health, and dental care. Many of these services are at no cost to the family.
For FREE and confidential legal and health information, like Medi-Cal eligibility rules, visit Health Consumer Alliance or call 888-804-3536 Multi-language:
Spanish
Key Words: Healthcare

South Bay Coalition to End Human Trafficking (SBCEHT)

Human trafficking is a modern-day form of slavery that is widespread and occurs in the US, California, and right here in the Bay Area. It is one of the largest criminal industries in the world and the fastest growing. SBCEHT is the local effort that responds to human trafficking in the counties of Santa Clara and San Benito. Through a victim-centered approach we are strengthening local capacity to respond to and identify human trafficking survivors. Multi-language

EBESCO LearningExpress Recursos Para Hispanohablantes

If you’re preparing for an upcoming test, be sure to visit your official test administrator’s website to see if there are any important changes related to the coronavirus pandemic.
San Jose Public Library System offers resources for citizenship preparation, GED, and English as a Second Language (ESL) study, in Spanish.
Note: First time users will need to create an account. SJ Library card required (free to all Santa Clara County residents).

Mexican Consulate – Protecioón Consular

It is the function of the Mexican Consulate to protect and defend the rights of Mexican Citizens outside of Mexico, regardless of their immigration status.
Links to resources and information for unaccompanied minors and families, problems outside of the country, and preparation for travel. (Conoce el trabajo que realizan nuestros consulados para proteger y defender tus derechos como mexicano, fuera del pais, sin importar tu situacióon migratoria) Multi-lingual – Spanish

New American Economy (NAE)

The Partnership for a New American Economy brings together more than 500 Republican, Democratic, and Independent mayors and business leaders united in making the economic case for streamlining, modernizing, and rationalizing our immigration system. This site contains research, reports and multi-media information demonstrating the contributions of Immigrants to the US economy and the need for immigration reform. 2016 report on New Americans in San Jose and Santa Clara County Key Words: OIR, SJ, SCC, demographics, mapping, disaster

Indian Consulate of San Francisco

Services for Indian Citizens. – In view of the continued concern over the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be NO direct public dealing at the Consulate. For Passport/Visa/OCI/Renunciation/GEP/PCC services, applicants are advised to apply through our service provider VFS Global
Miscellaneous Services will be handled at the consulate through regular post only.
Applicants are requested NOT to visit the consulate for any service.
Key Words: International

Vietnamese Voluntary Foundation, Inc. (VIVO)

COVID-19 Update:
Coronavirus emergency relief information in Vietnamese

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VIVO is a nonprofit, community-based organization providing services to over 100,000 residents in Santa Clara and San Joaquin counties in Northern California. Our bilingual/bi-cultural services include: Senior Program, Youth & Family Programs, Health Education, English-as-a-Second Language, Computer Skills Training, Employment Placement, Citizenship Classes, Community Advocacy and more. Key Words: ESL, Asian, CBO, , API Offices in San Jose and Stockton, CA Multi-Language: Vietnamese

Santa Maria Urban Ministry (SMUM)

SMUM provides the local community with a safe, welcoming place to seek basic services that meet short-term needs, and educational and targeted services to support permanent transformation. Bi-lingual Spanish programs include ESL classes, after school tutoring and homework sessions, ABC preschool, clothes closet, and a food pantry. Serving Zip Codes 95110 * 95128 * 95112 * 95131 * 95117 * 95132 * 95125 * 95134 * 95126 * 95192 (SJSU) Key Words: Multi-language: Spanish

CHAC (Community Health Awareness Council)

CHAC provides alternatives to self-destructive behavior and helps create healthy lives for the children, youth and families through a comprehensive approach to mental health. Counseling, psychotherapy, and community awareness education are offered along with programs for the prevention and substance abuse programs are offered without regard to ability to pay. Immigrant friendly. Multi-lingual: Spanish Service Area: Mountain View, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Sunnyvale, and surrounding communities. Key Words:

Mayview Community Health Center

COVID-19 Update:
MayView Community Health Center is temporarily consolidating clinic operations due to Coronavirus. Until further notice, we will continue to see patients for limited services.
Do NOT go to a MayView clinic without an appointment. Anyone with concerns about COVID-19 symptoms,please call (650) 327-8717 before coming in. Telehealth appointments are held through SecureVideo and require downloading Zoom on your phone/tablet/computer. MayView staff will call patients with Telehealth appointments 20 minutes before their scheduled time to assist with setting up devices for video/phone connectivity with MayView providers. Multi-language: Spanish

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MayView Community Health Center was founded in 1972 to provide high quality primary health care to low-income people from all cultural and language backgrounds, regardless of ability to pay. Serving low-income families and individuals in northern Santa Clara County with clinics located in Palo Alto, Mt. View and Sunnyvale. Member of Community Health Partnership of SCC (CHPSCC) Key Words:

Escuela Popular

Escuela Popular’s serves “families” of learners. Parents and their children attend school and learn English together. Reversing the dominant educational trend that instruction must be slowed down to meet the needs of recent immigrants and English language learners. The Dual Language Academy currently serves grades transitional kinder to eight. Bi-lingual: Spanish Key Words: Integration.

Career Online High School (COHS) – SJPL

The San Jose Public Library (SJPL) is offering a limited number of free scholarships to qualified adult learners (of any immigration status) who speak English, live in San Jose, and have completed at least 8th grade. Earn an accredited high school diploma and a career certificate in one of 8 high-demand fields. Students work with an academic coach, certified teachers, career mentor, and graduate with a high school diploma, resume, cover letter, and other tools to start or advance their careers. Key Word: SCC, GED, Financial Aid, Education,

Career Online High School (COHS) – CA

Available by scholarship through select California libraries, COHS offers eligible adults the opportunity to complete their high school education. Students earn a career certificate in one of 8 high-demand fields and graduate with a high school diploma, resume, cover letter, and other tools to start or advance their careers. Support from certified teachers, career coach and Mentor. Several Bay Area libraries are participating. Key Words: GED,

Bay Area Community Health (prev Foothill Community Health Center)

BACH Medical and Dental Clinics ARE OPEN. Now offering Tele-health services. Drive through testing with referral from Provider.
Medical Services, Women’s Health, Dental, Counseling, Optometry, Mental Health, Vaccinations, Pediatric, Family Planning, Student Wellness. Sliding Fee: Low income, uninsured patients may qualify for subsidized (part-pay) discount fees depending on their income and number of dependents. Key Words: Clinic, Hospital,
No one is refused service because of lack of financial means to pay and offer everyone care based on a sliding fee scale. Multi-language: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Hindi, Farsi

West Valley Community Services (WVCS)

COVID-19 Update:
WVCS is providing food and emergency financial assistance. For information for questions about emergency financial assistance. referrals, and services recert@wvcommunityservices.org or call 408-366-6092. for those living in the following zip codes: 95014, 95030, 95032, 95033, 95044, 95070, 95129, 95130.
Grocery pick is open to all clients living in the west valley communities of Cupertino, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Saratoga, and West San Jose. You can call 408-255-8033 to get more information.
If you or anyone you know is affected by schools and/or business closures, loss of jobs and hourly earnings, or are now having to take care of dependent older adults amidst the COVID-19/coronavirus crisis, we are here to help.
Multi-language: English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Cantonese, Mandarin

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Food, rental assistance, PG&E assistance, transportation services, special holiday programs, diapers, Below Market Rate Housing. Safety Net Zip Codes 95014, 30,32,33,44,70, 127, 130.
Serving Cupertino, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Saratoga, and West San Jose
Key Words: North County EAN, Diversity,

Pacifica Institute – Silicon Valley Chapter

Pacifica Institute was established in 2003 as a non-profit organization by a group of Turkish-Americans. Pacifica Institute designs and executes projects covering social welfare, education, poverty, and conflict resolution issues in collaboration with scholars, activists, artists, politicians, and religious leaders-communities. The Pacifica Institute has a proven track record of working within and across communities. Key Words: RIF @Pacifica_Ins

City of San Jose Hosts White House Regional Convening on New Americans

On April 1, 2016, the White House Regional Convening included more than 100 federal, state, and local officials along with service providers, the private sector, and local community leaders. One of several convenings held across the US, San Jose was selected to host the one-day event to help highlight the region’s efforts at welcoming and integrating immigrants from all over the world.

East Bay Naturalization Collaboration (EBNATZ)

The East Bay Naturalization Collaborative is comprised of nine (9) legal services and community-based organizations, who have joined together to provide free and low cost naturalization and other immigration-related services to residents of the East Bay area. Key Words: citizenship, integration, API Languages:
Spanish, Farsi & Dari, Chinese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Korean & Other Asian Languages,

Canada College ESL Program

The ESL program aligns with the college mission by offering courses that include academic skills and language development which incorporate analytical, critical, and creative thinking and effective communication and reasoning. Counseling and Retention Specialist to assure that the individual educational goals are accomplished and there is support throughout the program. Key Words: ESL, English as a Second Language, SBCAE Multi-Language: Spanish

Mexican Consulate in San Jose

The Mexican Consulate provides services, resources and protection for Mexican Citizens. The San Jose Consulate covers the counties of Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito. Services might include: help with documents, translation, interpreter, insurance, legal, emergency assistance, communications and more. Language: Spanish, Indigineous languages

Step Forward Foundation

Services: Low cost immigration representation to families and victims of violence. Our services include legal counseling on eligibility for immigration benefits, as well as full scope representation for social justice and family based petitions. Free legal clinics every Monday and Wednesday in Morgan Hill. Advice to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Appointment Necessary. BIA Accredited Non-Profit Multi-language: Spanish Key Words: Legal, VAR

2nd Harvest of Silicon Valley

3/20 COVID-19 Update:
Call (800) 984-3663, Text: GETFOOD to (408)455-5181, Email: getfood@shfb.org, or visit the SHFB website to find closest food box pickup during shut down period. All ages welcome. Immigrant friendly. Limited delivery for those who are vulnerable or in quarantine.
FREE PREPARED MEALS FOR ADULTS 60+ YEARS|*****
COMIDAS PREPARADAS GRATUITAS PARA ADULTOS DE
60+ AÑOS|*****
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FREE PREPARED MEALS FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH UNDER 18 |*****
COMIDAS PREPARADAS GRATUITAS PARA NIÑOS Y
JOVENES MENORES DE 18 AÑOS |*****
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Through a variety of programs and services, the 2nd Harvest Food Bank provides food to people in need where they live, learn, and work. Call the Food Connection today to be connected with resources like free food and CalFresh 1-800-984-3663. Multi-language: Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Tagalog Key Words: SNAP, Benefits,

Self-Help Federal Credit Union

Too many communities across the country lack access to affordable financial services. Predatory lenders and high-fee check cashers often thrive. Self-Help intentionally locates branches in underserved communities, and we extend our service through mobile technology and partnerships with local groups. Self-Help Credit Union and Self-Help Federal Credit Union have merged with 14 credit unions and one bank to create a network of over 40 branches serving almost 140,000 people in North Carolina, California, Illinois, and Florida. Key Words: Banking,

Silicon Valley De-Bug

De-Bug Organizing has initiated and lead successful social justice campaigns to advance the rights of youth, workers, immigrants and those impacted by the criminal justice system. De-Bug Media produces an award-winning bi-lingual (English/Spanish) magazine. De-Bug’s media program also assists and develops communication platforms for organizations and communities across the country.