Locality: Local (SCC+)

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.

Working Partnerships USA

Working Partnerships USA is a community organization that drives the movement for a just economy by bringing together public policy innovation and the power of grassroots organizing. We build the capacity of workers, low-income neighborhoods and communities of color to lead and govern. Based in Silicon Valley, we tackle the root causes of inequality and poverty by leading collaborative campaigns for quality jobs, healthy communities, equitable growth and vibrant democracy. Key Word: Interfaith, Leadership Institute, Health Care,

Bay Area Prabasi

Prabasi is a non-profit socio-cultural organization of the San Francisco Bay Area. It is a membership-based organization whose focus is on the Bengali language and culture. Prabasi organizes at least four cultural get-togethers every year. Besides it also organizes Bengali movie shows when available, annual new-year’s eve parties and picnics. Prabasi is also instrumental in coordinating relief efforts when a natural disaster strikes. Key Words: Indian

Gardner Health Services

COVID-19 Update: Gardner Health Services continues 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. Gardner serves patients independent of immigration status and all information is safeguarded.
Comprehensive health care, including prevention, education, early intervention, treatment and advocacy services which are affordable, respectful, culturally, linguistically and age appropriate – especially the disenfranchised, disadvantaged and most vulnerable members. 9 branches throughout Santa Clara County. Key Words: Healthcare, Covered CA enrollment asst, Medical, Dental, Women, Children, Optometry, pediatrics, Mental Health, Pharmacy, SCC, CORONAVIRUS, Undocumented
Multi-Language: Spanish, Vietnamese

Gavilan College

Gavilan College offers day, evening, weekend and online programs of liberal arts and sciences, and study in the pre-professional, business, vocational, and technical fields.
Free Non-credit courses include ESL, Citizenship, High School Equivalency (GED), Basic Academic Skills, and Short term vocational. They are open to all community members. There are no tests, no quizzes, no grades, and no citizenship requirements. NC courses are offered at sites in Gilroy, San Benito County, and Morgan Hill. Non Credit office (408) 852-2824. Member of SBCAE (South Bay Consortium of Adult Education) Key Words: ESL, Immigrant Integration, Vocational Training, Multi-language: Spanish

PARS Equality Center

Afghan Refugee Update – Use this form to request a consultation for legal assistance: Pars Equality Center Legal Assistance for Afghan Refugees
If you have a family member who needs assistance in Afghanistan, use this form to request help for someone in Afghanistan Legal assistance for individuals in Afghanistan
Please contact our Immigration Services by calling 408-261-6405 (San Jose Office) or emailing immigration@parsequalitycenter.org. You will be given instructions within 24-48 business hours to secure a consultation. Key Words: Iranian, Persian, refugees, asylees, Member of SCC Refugee and Immigrant Forum (RIF) Multi-Language: Armenian, Assyrian, Dari, English, Farsi, French, Pashto, Spanish Key Words: RIF

Bay Area Legal Aid

COVID-19 Update: BAYLEGAL is still helping through remote service with Phased Return to In-Person Office Hours

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Free civil legal services that help overcome legal barriers to life’s basics. Serving children, disadvantaged families, frail seniors, domestic violence survivors and persons with disabilities. Immigration services include SIJS Adjustments and U-Visas. Unaccompanied Minors. BIA Accredited Non-Profit Legal LEGAL ADVICE LINE 800-551-5554 Multi-Language: Cantonese Chinese, English, Hindi, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, Vietnamese Serving Santa Clara County|
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Mt. View – Los Altos Adult Education (MVLA)

In person classes have resumed and all COVID safety guidelines are being followed. The Adult School is committed to serving adult learners who will gain the knowledge, skills, and proficiency necessary to achieve personal goals in employment, secondary education, and English language skills in order to become self-reliant and productive members of the community. Immigrant Friendly. Key Words: Career Technical Education, ESL and Citizenship, GED, High School Diploma, Parent Education

Campbell Adult & Community Education (CACE)

We now offer classes online, in person and in hybrid format. Our teachers have made great strides in utilizing online tools and various instructional software to provide instruction. We will build on the successful digital learning experience for our students and continue to incorporate online learning. We welcome you to our English as a Second Language, high school completion and community interest classes.
Member of the SBCAE (South Bay Consortium of Adult Education). Multi-language: Spanish, Vietnamese Key Words: Immigrant Integration, Vocational Training, Employment counseling, English as a Second Language,

Santa Clara Adult Education (SCAE)

COVID-19 Update: 4/1/20 All classes now on-line,
Along with four other adult schools and four community colleges, our region is focusing on pathways to college and career opportunities that lead to higher education and economic mobility for all students. A continued focus on immigration integration builds English language skills, civic duty, social and cultural inclusion and fosters literacy for children. SCAE is a member of the South Bay Consortium for Adult Education (SBCAE). Please visit website at www.SBCAE.org for more information. Key Words: ESL, vocational training, employment counseling,
Multi-Language: Spanish, Vietnamese

Milpitas Adult School

Classes include ESL, Vocational Training, High School Equivalency, and other enrichment classes. Member of the SBCAE (South Bay Consortium of Adult Education). Multi-language: Spanish, Vietnamese Key Words: Immigrant Integration, Vocational Training, Employment counseling, English as a Second Language,

SBCAE (South Bay Consortium for Adult Education)

The SBCAE is a consortium of 5 Adult Education and 4 Community Colleges in the South of Santa Clara County. Working with transparency and inclusion with all stakeholders, SBCAE is committed to ideas, decisions and practices that anticipate the future needs for adult learners in the region.
Members: ***Campbell Adult & Community Education (CACE)***East Side Adult Education***Evergreen Valley College***Milpitas Adult Education***Mission College
San Jose City College (SJCC)***Santa Clara Adult Education (SCAE)***Silicon Valley Adult Education (Program SVAEP)***West Valley Community College***
Workforce Institute (San Jose Evergreen Community College District)
Community Partners

San Jose-Evergreen Community College District (SJCC-EVC)

Preparing students for transfer into a 4 year college or university or career path. Free Open Entry Non-Credit ESL program. Member of SBCAE (South Bay Consortium of Adult Education). SJCC Virtual Tour Key Words: Immigrant Integration, Vocational Training, Employment counseling, English as a Second Language, San Jose City College, Multi-Language: Spanish, Vietnamese

West Valley Community College (WVC)

Academic and Career Programs at WVC provide opportunities to advance educational goals, including: transfer to university and state institutions or to provide a wide range of career opportunities. WVC has the appropriate degree and certificate programs. Member of SBCAE (South Bay Consortium of Adult Education) Key Words: ESL, Immigrant Integration, Vocational Training, Spanish

Mission College

Located in the City of Santa Clara, Mission College offers a pathway to several futures, including transfer to a 4 year institution, a career of your choice, increasing skills for both higher education and the workforce and an Associate’s Degree or Certificate that can get you on your way to any goal. Member of SBCAE (South Bay Consortium of Adult Education). Multi-Language: Spanish, Vietnamese Key Words: ESL, Immigrant Integration, Vocational Training, Employment,

Morgan Hill Community Adult Education

MHCAS IS OPEN FOR BOTH ON SITE AND ONLINE CLASSES
In addition to ESL classes, adult students who want to improve their skills in reading, writing, and mathematics may enroll in our Adult Basic Skills classes. These classes are combined with test Preparation classes for High School Equiv. Member of SBCAE (South Bay Consortium of Adult Education). Multi-language: Spanish, Vietnamese Key Words: Immigrant Integration, Vocational Training, Employment counseling, English as a Second Language,

Knowledge of Immigrant Nationalities (KIN)

From July 1999 to June 2001 Santa Clara County conducted the most extensive assessment of the human needs of immigrants of any County in the US, Over 500 individuals: researchers, community members, university professors, social workers, non-profit agencies, county experts and activists were involved. Results from focus groups from SCC’s 16 largest ethnic populations in 2000 were summarized in two publications: Bridging Borders in Silicon Valley and KIN: Knowledge of Immigrant Nationalities. Key Words: Bosnia, Cambodia, China, El Salvador, Ethiopia, India, Iran, Laos, Mexico, Nicaragua, Philippines, Russia, Somalia, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnamese

CA Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC)

The California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) and the Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC) are state tax credits for working Californians. If you qualify, you may see a reduced tax bill or a bigger refund.   No Social Security number? No problem!  Taxpayers with an ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) are eligible for the CalEITC and the YCTC  Spanish      Vietnamese   Chinese    Korean    Arabic    Tagalog

Bridging Borders In Silicon Valley Summit On Immigrant Needs And Contributions

The findings, results, and conclusions in this final report are the product of the hundreds of participants from state, county, and local governments, from educational institutions and schools, from non-profit agencies and religious institutions, from unions and community organizations, from business owners and ethnic chambers of commerce, and from immigrants and US-born citizens. Published In 2001 by the Santa Clara County Office of Human Relations, Key Words: SCC, Research

Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center

The mission of Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center is to increase capacities of socially and economically diverse women and men, and thereby strengthen communities through the creation of sustainable new businesses, new jobs, or Scholarships , and the promotion of financial self-sufficiency. RenCenter can help start or grow a small business, access financial education and services, like zero-interest social loans, to build savings and develop strong credit. Serving counties of Alameda, Santa Clara and San Francisco. Multi-Language: Our programs and services are offered in English and Spanish .Key Words: SCC

Arab American Cultural Center of Silicon Valley (AACC-SV) Amaan

2017 the Arab American Cultural Center of Silicon Valley (AACC-SV) launched the AMAAN Charitable Foundation to serve Refugees. Arab American Cultural, Artistic and Social programs Community outreach to the 28,000 Americans of Arab decent in Santa Clara County Promoting, conducting and sponsoring Cultural and Artistic events in the service of the Arab American community in SCC. Multi-language: Arabic Member RIF, Refugee & Immigrant Forum, SCC Language Bank

Center for Employment Training (CET)

CET has open enrollment and you can start anytime, even now. One of the most successful vocational training programs in the nation, Center for Employment Training has always been a place where the whole person is the focus. Employment Assistance, Childcare, ESL, Vocational Training, Member of , Multi-lingual: Spanish, Vietnamese
Counties Served: Santa Clara, Sacramento, Monterrey, San Benito, San Luis Obispo, Santa Cruz, Ventura, Los Angeles, San Diego, Imperial, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Joaquin.
Multi-language: Spanish
Member of
CADRE Disaster Collaboration
and La Cooperativa Campesina

PAWIS (Philipino Association of Workers and Immigrants-Silicon Valley)

The Philipino Association of Workers and Immigrants – Silicon Valley (PAWIS-SV) is a grassroots Filipino organization fighting for workers’ and immigrant rights. It is a member of the National Alliance for Filipino Concerns (NAFCON), Migrante Norcal and the Santa Clara County Wage Theft Coalition, which seeks to ensure that workers are treated with dignity and paid fairly for all of the hours that they work. Multi-lingual: Tagalog Key Words: Asian, API , Advocacy SCC Languaage Bank?

Refugee & Immigrant Transitions (RIT)

We hire qualified teachers, assess students using the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS), and develop our curriculum to meet the needs of the newcomer student population.  The Women’s Initiative
is based on RT’s innovative parent/tot class, which focuses on education for both mothers and their preschool-aged children. The class includes multilingual, culturally sensitive assistance by female community leaders. These leaders, as well as the childcare assistants, are hired from within the communities that we serve, which include forcibly displaced populations from Afghanistan, Syria, and Yemen. Office in Oakland, Alameda County. Key Words: ESL, RIF, education

SCC Community Outreach & Fire Safety Education

Educating the community on fire and life safety is a top priority for the Department. SCCFD offers a comprehensive fire and life safety educational program available within the following seven Santa Clara County cities: Campbell, Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, and Saratoga. Request a presentation and find classes for organizational and personal preparation.

SCC OIR (Office of Immigrant Relations)

The OIR and the Division of Equity & Social Justice (DESJ) continue to help SCC immigrants and refugees access services and resources, obtain the necessary education and training, qualify for employment, integration and civic participation. Programs include the Immigration and Citizenship, advocacy, promotion of diversity and cultural understanding, and community forums. Sponsor of the ImmigrantInfo.org website Key Words: RIF Multi-language: Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Tagalog

Santa Clara County Senior Nutrition Program – Meal Locations

2/21/21 COVID-19 Update: The Senior Nutrition Program is open to all seniors over the age of 60. Take-Out Meals available at Senior Congregate Meal Sites. All sites require registration & sites require reservations. – Click here for a Map of SCC Senior Nutrition Meal Sites. For information, call us at 408-975-4860
Meals on Wheels continues to provide home-delivery of meals. Call (408) 350-3200 X 4 for more information.

A New America

COVID-19 Update: During this extraordinary time, AnewAmerica is committed to working with our team, clients, small businesses, partners and supporters to work through the current situation and help our entrepreneurs and small business owners to mitigate the impacts of the COVID 19 virus (Coronavirus). We will be using remote tools during this time to work with clients.

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Working with traditionally challenged communities, which include new Americans (new citizens, refugees and immigrants), women, minorities and low to moderate income households, to empower them to make  their American dream a reality while contributing to the economic growth and social capital of their communities. Offices in Berkeley, San Jose and Oakland, CA Key Words: Education, Immigrant Integration, IDA, Individual Development Accounts,

Narika (DV Support for Indian and Pakistani Women)

Narika’s mission is to promote Indian and Pakistani women’s independence and economic empowerment by helping domestic violence survivors with advocacy, support, information, referrals, and education. A 2011 study reveals that 64% of Indian and Pakistani women have experienced abuse by an intimate partner. Key Words: Cultural Competence, Domestic Violence, Ethnic, Health Care, Immigrants, Mental Health, Shelter, Women, Multi-Language, Ethnic: Asian, Gujarati, Hindi, Indian, Punjabi, Telegu

Santa Clara County Board Language Interpretation Services

County of Santa Clara is now providing a wide variety of language interpretation services, including American Sign Language, for individuals and groups who wish to attend the Board of Supervisors and Board Policy Committee meetings. To arrange for an interpreter, contact the Office of the Clerk of the Board 72 hours prior to the meeting to ensure that an interpreter will be available. Every effort will be made to procure an interpreter if the request if received less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Call 408-299-5001.

Hebrew Free Loan

Helps members of the Jewish community become and remain self-sufficient by providing zero-interest loans through our personalized, confidential, and respectful application process. Multi-language: Hebrew Key Words: Networking, Cooperative, Finance

Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley (JFSSV)

JFS SV is a non-profit agency that provides quality social, vocational, senior, counseling, refugee resettlement, immigration and citizenship services. Clients are served without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, or ability to pay. Vocaational ESL classes and multi-language services are available in: Assyrian, Farsi, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, Turkish and Ukranian. Member RIF, Refugee & Immigrant Forum Key Words: Ethnic, immigrant integration, Afghan

Disha Darshan Domestsic Violence Services

Disha Darsha teaches abused women, victims of domestic violence and all women of color the fundamental right to live with respect and dignity. South Asian women, youth and families who have been abused mentally, physically, emotionally. Multi-language: Hindi, Punjabi Key Words: Counseling, Mental Health, Advocacy

Building Skills Partnership (BSP)

5/5/20 COVID-19 Rapid Response Efforts: While millions of Americans abide by stay-at-home orders, essential janitorial and airport workers are helping to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 by keeping public spaces clean and safe. On 3/16/20 BSP suspended all in-person training and classes for workers statewide. However, we remain deeply committed to addressing the needs of workers and their families as they navigate the short and long-term impacts of COVID-19.

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BSP offers classes in computer, financial literacy, citizenship, ESL, literacy, parenting, community engagement, college access. SEIU-USWW union members are given priority, but will accept others if there is room. Multi-language: Spanish Key Words: Vocational Education, Job Training, Employment Training,

Filipino Bar Association of Northern California (FBANC)

FBANC provides mentoring and scholarships for Filipino law students, social events, legal clinics for immigrants, job postings, networking and more for members.
FBANC hotline for help completing EDD forms including Unemployment, State Disability and Paid Family Leave (415) 484-2209. Options for Undocumented.
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Multi-Language: Tagalog, Spanish, Illocano, Cebuano, Cantonese, Mandarin and Korean,
Key Words: Asian, API, Education, Scholarships, Financial Aid, KYR, Know Your Rights, Tenants

San Jose Public Library System (SJPL)

All 27 SJPL branches are open again for limited services. Library resources are still available online, 24/7. Free Library Cards for Santa Clara County Residents (any immigration status). Online Application Spanish Vietnamese Chinese Multi-language books, periodicals, videos, ESL Conversation Clubs, Citizenship Resources, Tutoring, Partners in Reading, Literacy, Immigration Legal Asst. Free WiFi Hotspots to borrow Educational Videos in: Spanish | Vietnamese | Chinese | Key Words: Education, Communication

Los Gatos Library

Online services such as e-books through Cloud Library and e-magazines through Flipster are available. If you need a Library account to access these services, please email us at library@losgatosca.gov and we will happily create a new account for you.
Free Library Cards for Santa Clara County Residents (any immigration status). Multi-language books, periodicals, videos, ESL Conversation Clubs, Citizenship Resources, ProCitizen Test Practice Literacy, Immigration Legal Asst.

Sunnyvale Library

Enjoy eBooks and eAudiobooks, streaming movies, music, and more – the Library’s digital collections are available 24/7 from our Downloads and Streaming and Online Databases webpages.
Ask us – Library staff are available to respond to questions by phone or via email on weekdays. Leave a voicemail at 408-730-7300
Free Library Cards for Santa Clara County Residents (any immigration status). Multi-language books, periodicals, videos, ESL Conversation Clubs, Citizenship Resources, Literacy, Immigration Legal Asst.

Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE)

TiE Silicon Valley is a nonprofit association dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship in the Bay Area as well as globally. TiE strives to inspire entrepreneurs through mentoring, networking, education, incubating, and funding programs and activities. Key Words: Indian, Ethnic, immigrants, networking, professional, mentor, Multi-Language, Asian, Gujarati, Hindi, , Punjabi, Telegu

Immigrants Rising (previously Educators For Fair Consideration (E4FC)

Immigrants Rising works to empower undocumented young people to achieve educational and career goals through personal scholarships, outreach presentations, educational guides and resource links. Immigrants Rising also provides resources, knowledge and financial support for immigrant entrepreneurs, regardless of legal status, at any stage of their journey. Key Words: DACA, Dreamers, undocumented, financial aid, SF Bay Area, SCC,
Educational resources that don’t require proof of citizenship or immigration status:
2022 Undergraduate Scholarships |
2022 Undergraduate Fellowships |
2022 Graduate Scholarships |
2022 Graduate Fellowships

Korean American Community Services – Silicon Valley

Even through this challenging time, KACS is still open to provide essential services including Social Services, our Senior Nutrition Program, and other vital services for our vulnerable community. If you can help our community and families who a re in the greatest needs, please contact Eunice Chun, echun012@kacssv.org to find ways to help the most vulnerable during this time.
KACS of Silicon Valley provides social, educational, and cultural services for the Korean American community. KACS is dedicated to assisting the elderly, low-income individuals and families, recent immigrants and youth. Information & Referral, Citizenship Assistance in English and Korean, Translation, Counseling, Senior transportation, youth tutoring, Senior lunch Monday – Friday. Multi-language: Korean Key Words: Immigrant integration, Asian, food, nutrition, API

Upwardly Global

Highly qualified immigrant professionals want to rebuild their careers here in the U.S., but they’re not familiar with the American way to job search. We are a nonprofit organization that helps highly-skilled immigrants, refugees and asylees reclaim their careers here in the United States and helps American employers discover and understand this hidden talent pool. Professional Licensing Guides |
Offices in San Francisco and San Jose, CA English Flyer | Spanish Flyer | Russian Flyer | Chinese Flyer | Portuguese Flyer | Key Words: Employment, Career, Professional, RIF

Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC)

ILRC is a national, non-profit resource center that provides legal trainings, educational materials, and advocacy to advance immigrant rights. Information for service providers, advocates and attorneys. Areas of expertise. | Know Your Rights Red Cards available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Franch, Hmong and Korean.
Key Words: Asylum, Refugee, Citizenship, Naturalization, Crimes, DACA/DAPA, Enforcement, Family-Based, Youth, LGBTQ, Removal Defense, U Visa/T Visa/VAWA, Deferred Action, Know Your Rights (KYR), Dream Act, Immigration Fraud Awareness. Serving Counties of: Marin, SF, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Alameda and Contra Costa. SCC OIR List,

San Mateo County Info Handbook

The 2014 database contains information on health and human service agencies serving San Mateo County residents. Specifically, these are nonprofit and public (government) agencies that provide direct services to the public. Other organizations in the database include hobby clubs, political organizations, social, service, and fraternal groups, and environmental organizations serving San Mateo County. 2014 PDF Versions: | English |
Spanish |

Social Justice Collaborative

Social Justice Collaborative is a 501(c)(3) non-profit legal aid society located in Oakland, California. As part of its initiative to defend non-citizens from deportation, SJC’s projects also include criminal defense and family-unity immigration. SJC aims to provide holistic legal services in all areas of the law, including tax equity for noncitizens, domestic violence prevention and protection, and family law. Multi-language: Spanish

American Muslim Voice

The AMV Foundation is committed to connect people from all walks of life. Through education and social interaction we will erase our fears and will joyously accept each other so we can celebrate our diversity. Multi-language: Pakistani Based in San Jose, CA

Tzu Chi Foundation

Originally founded in Taiwan, the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation is an international non-profit humanitarian organization with 4 major missions: charity, medicine, education, and humanistic culture. The foundation also engages in disaster relief. Tzu Chi is a member of NVOAD, National Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster, and often works in collaboration with other relief agencies, such as the American Red Cross. Multi-language: Chinese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese Key Words: Asian, Charity

CA Low Cost Auto Insurance Program

CA Law requires that all drivers of vehicles within the State maintain evidence of financial responsibility. California’s Low Cost Automobile Program (CLCA) exists to provide income eligible persons with liability insurance protection at affordable rates. Multi-language: Downloadable materials in | English | Spanish | Hmong | Chinese | Japanese |, Korean | Russian | Tagalog | Vietnamese |.and other languages. Key Words: Low Income,

California Courts Online Self-Help Center

COVID-19 Update:
During this emergency, local courts can decide to close some services. This may mean that you are unable to file papers at a courthouse or go to your court date.
Check your court’s local website to see if the court has made special orders that apply to you, like giving you more time to file papers, cancel your court date, or extend a restraining order that you have.
CA Courts Online Self-Help Center offers guidance on everything from traffic tickets to domestic violence and divorce. Provides information about the legal system and also links to legal services. Multi-language:
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Covered California Health Insurance

Open enrollment has been extended due to COVID-19 with increased savings on premiums through 2022. Immigrant communities and families with mixed immigration status (such as having undocumented parents, lawfully present siblings, or U.S. citizen children, all under the same roof) may be reluctant to seek health care because of fears about privacy and enrollment eligibility. Check your eligibility.
Multi-language:
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Vietnamese |
Chinese |
Korean |
Tagalog |
Farsi |
Russian |
Arabic |
Hmong |
Armenian |
Khmer |
Lao |

Get coverage any time within 60 days of a qualifying major life change including natural disaster and loss of income due to COVID-19. Medi-Cal enrollment is year-round, Special Enrollment

Key Words: Insurance, Health

IRC (International Rescue Committee) in Northern California

IRC staff members and volunteers believe that refugees greatest resources are themselves. We help them translate their skills, interests and past experiences into assets that are valuable in their new communities.
IRC Northern California’s Emergency Response Fund for new Afghan arrivals
25 offices in the US, including Oakland and San Jose, CA. Multi-lingual: Oromo, Somali, Amharic, Assyrian, Arabic. French, Laotian, Persian, Farsi, Thai, Vietnamese, BIA Accredited., RIF, Key Words: SCC Language Bank

Maitri Domestic Violence Shelter and Legal Services

Maitri is a free, con?dential, nonpro?t organization based in the San Francisco Bay Area that primarily helps families and individuals from South Asia (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives) facing domestic violence, emotional abuse, cultural alienation, or family con?ict. Maitri facilities remain closed until further notice. However, our live helpline is open from Mon to Fri (9 am to 3 pm) with voicemails checked outside of those hours. Phone 1-888-8-MAITRI or (1-888-862-4874) Multi-language: Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Marathi, Marwari, Oriya, Punjabi, Sindhi, Sinhalese, Tamil, Telugu, & Urdu.
If you are a victim of domestic violence and are currently in danger,or threatened with homelessness, or need other services due to the impact of the current pandemic situation, please call our Maitri helpline. We may be able to help connect you with internal or external resources.
Maitri also provides assistance to South Asian survivors of domestic violence with the following services: Immigration Information/ Referral, VAWA Self Petition, U Visa/T Visa Application, Removal of Conditions on Green Card, Citizenship Application. BIA Accredited Non-Profit Legal.

Work2Future

Work2future operates One-Stop Centers that serve the areas of San Jose, Campbell, Morgan Hill, Los Altos Hills, Gilroy, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Monte Sereno, and the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County. Free services and classes are provided for residents, businesses, and youth, including: job search, job training, ESL classes, assessments, career counseling, and more. Information in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.

SCC Social Services Agency (SSA)

The Santa Clara County SSA offers Aging & Adult Services, Family & Children’s Services, access to health insurance coverage via Medi-Cal, Calfresh, General Assistance, Healthy Families and Healthy Kids. 24-Hr Automated InfoLine: 1-877-96-BENEFITS or 1-877-962-3633. Key Words: Employment Assistance, Refugee, Languages: Spanish, Vietnamese

Self Help for the Elderly

We have set up additional phone lines to provide information and help with sign up for Congregate or home-delivered meals, COVID-19 vaccinations, and other referrals. The hours are Monday – Friday from 8:30 am – 5 pm. The phone numbers are:
415-677-7600 *** 415-677-7601 *** 415-677-7603 *** 415-677-7581 *** 415-677-7585 *** 415-677-7591
Multi-language: Mandarin & Cantonese
Phone : (408)246-8790 Offices in: San Francisco, San Jose, San Mateo and Oakland. Key Words: Asian, Chinese

Services, Immigration Rights & Education Network (SIREN)

We no longer offer walk-in clinics due to the pandemic. Free telephonic legal consultations are available by appointment only. Call us at (408) 453-3003 to set up a consultation for potential affirmative relief. If you are in removal proceedings, call (559) 840-0005 to set up an appointment.
To sign up for an upcoming DACA clinic, email daca@sirenimmigrantrights.org. To sign up for an upcoming naturalization clinic, email natz@sirenimmigrantrights.org. Multi-language: English, Spanish, Vietnamese: Bay Area BIA Accredited Non-Profit Member of the SCC Citizenship Collaboration Key Words: Know Your Rights (KYR), DACA, VAWA, Santa Clara County, SCC,

Somos Mayfair

Providing direct services to the community and organizing residents to take collective action. Program areas: Engaging the community in dialogue: Using popular theater, supporting families to meet basic needs: Promotores (community educators) work with over 200 Mayfair families each year. We nurture a shared community identity and support collective action to impact policies and build power. Multi-language: Spanish Key Words: Latino, Latinx, SCC, Immigrant Integration,
Somos Mayfair COVID-19 Resource Guide is a living document compiled by SOMOS Mayfair. If you’d like to add a resource or recommend any changes, please email aportillo@somosmayfair.org

South Asian Bar Association

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. Hosted fundraiser’s for South Asian community support and social service organizations, and encouraged members to provide pro bono legal services to those in need. Key Words: API

San Jose Office

USCIS has enacted precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in reopened facilities. Information about the location, hours and services available at the San Jose Office of the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (Replaced INS). Serves the following counties: Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey. Multi-Lingual: | Spanish | Multi-language

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.
Key Words: Asia, API

Rahime Foundation

Rahima Foundation serves the San Francisco Bay Area –
currently including: Monthly Food Distribution (basic non-perishable foods), scholarships to qualifying graduating high school students, and tuition assistance to selected students, Referrals for family counseling & employment, Human Dignity Day (For Homeless), and Used cars to those in need based upon availability. Key Words: Muslim, charity, education, FBO

IRC (International Rescue Committee) – San Jose

Providing resettlement services for Afghan Refugees, Immigration legal services, legal consultations, relative visa petitions, adjustment of status, consular processing, employment authorization, affidavit of support, removal of conditional residence, refugee travel documents, naturalization, alien registration card replacement, freedom of information act request, document authenticity, information and referral. Member SCC Citizenship Collaboration. Multi-language: French, Laotian, Persian, Thai, Vietnamese, Oromo, Somali, Amharic, Assyrian, Arabic. Key Words: Refugee, RIF,

Sacred Heart Community Services

COVID-19 SHCS offers a broad range of social programs including assistance with food, clothing, housing, utilities, employment search, financial coaching, tax preparation, counseling and advocacy. Immigrant friendly. .Multi-language: Spanish Key Words: Mental Health, families, citizenship, children, vulnerable populations, SCC, Undocumented, Finance

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. Multi-language: Key Words: Ethnic, cultural competence, education

San Jose Conservation Corps & Charter School

The SJCC & CS offers secondary education courses through it’s full-time charter high school, and vocational education and job training through its Environment Program and Recycling Departments. Another program, YouthBuild San Jose, combines the mandatory academics with paid on-site job training in the high demand, high wage construction trades. Multi-Language: Spanish Key Words: Childcare, teenage parents,

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 with a research library and photo exhibition. This site also contains links to other local and national Italian organizations, Italian Embassies worldwide, Italian government agencies, and more.
Italian American Heritage Foundation Scholarships
Multi-language: Italian Key Words: Ethnic, cultural competence, education

Japanese-American Citizens League

JACL has 112 Chapters across the nation. Community service includes advocacy or assistance on civil rights and sponsoring of cultural, educational and recreational activities. Member benefits include membership in a credit union, group health insurance, group discounts, scholarships, etc. The SJ Chapter owns the Issei Memorial in SJ Japantown for community use. Multi-language: Japanese Key Words: Ethnic, immigrant integration, Asian, Education, Financial Aid, API, Asian, SCC Language Bank

Santa Clara County Libraries (SCCL)

11/1/21 All of our libraries are open and we are once again expanding hours at most locations starting Monday, November 1 to browse the full collection, use public computers and printers, reserve an available meeting room, and utilize library resources and services. Face coverings are required to enter the building regardless of vaccination status.
ONLINE LIBRARY 24/7 Available eBooks, Access to numerous resources including multi-language books, periodicals, videos, ESL Conversation Clubs, Citizenship Resources, Tutoring, Immigration Legal Asst, and more.
(Serving Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Milpitas, Morgan Hill, Saratoga and Woodland) Free Library Cards for Santa Clara County Residents ( immigration friendly). Key Words:

Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center

COVID-19 Update:
We are continuing to educate our clinical law students and serve clients remotely. For pro bono advice and representation in: Consumer Law, Immigration Law, or Workers’ Rights, please leave a voicemail at (408) 288-7030.
Free Santa Clara County Office of Labor Enforcement advice line on employment law issues. 1(866) 870-7725. Multi-language: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Mandarin Key Words:

Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights L – (LCCR) 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. Multi-language: Key Words: Advocacy, Legal, San Francisco, API

Legal Aid Society

LAS provides free, civil legal services for those low-income persons unable to obtain access to the judicial system through other avenues. Community members provided with the needed tools to advocate for themselves and to lead more independent lives. Multi-language: Spanish Key Words: Advocacy, Bay Area Non-Profit Key Word:

Los Bomberos of Northern California

Los Bomberos of Northern California was founded in 1972 by two Stanford Firefighters who wanted to promote the Latino culture within the fire service. The goals include increasing Latinos membership into the fire service, recognizing our responsibility as role models and leaders, and commitment to community service. Key Word: San Jose Multi-language: Spanish

Love INC

Love, INC Santa Clara County is a referral line for local member churches. Call (408) 379-9223 M-F 9am till noon for needs assessment and referral for services for seniors and low income people. (Transportation to appointments or errands, Help moving, Minor home and car repairs, House cleaning, Yard work, Help with paperwork/organizing, Friendly visitor, budget mentoring program.)

Partners in Reading (PAR) -Adult and Family Literacy

Free one-to-one and small group tutoring for adults whose reading or writing skills are below the 9th grade level (any immigration status). and speak / understand conversational English. Tutoring is provided at the MLK Library or another public site in San Jose. Free Beginning and Intermediate ESL classes are offered. Key Words: Family Literacy, Computer Literacy, Immigrant Integration, Education. Language: Spanish Area Served: San Jose, CA

Portuguese Community Center (POSSO)

POSSO maintains an extensive data-base on a variety of services and resources for Information and Referral. Staff and volunteers assist people with application for unemployment benefits, order of medications or other personal and social needs if you are homebound. Also Social Programs, language interpretation and translation, Brown Bag, Food Distribution, Naturalization, Legal Services, CADRE Partner Key Words: I&R, Multi-language: Portuguese