Service Categories: Education-Integration

Education & Integration

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

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

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,

National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV)

NNEDV offers a range of programs and initiatives to address the complex causes and far-reaching consequences of domestic violence. Through cross-sector collaborations and corporate partnerships, NNEDV offers support to victims of domestic violence who are escaping abusive relationships – and empowers survivors to build new lives. Key Words: Mental Health

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

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

DCARA Deaf Multicultural Program

COVID-19 Update Videos
with Information on current county guidelines, COVID-19 testing sites, curfews, unemployment benefits, community resources, and more, DCARA will remain open to the public.
Communication Aid Card for the Deaf
Call our office (510-343-6670) for immediate services. Check our website and social media for updates
If there are any further questions, please email hotline@dcara.org
It is DCARA’s goal to enhance Deaf Culture within the Deaf ethnic communities by offering services that emphasize community education, and provide socialization opportunities that will enrich the quality of life for these individuals and their families. ASL Classes for Deaf Immigrants, Immigration Advocacy, Education, Counseling, Information & Referral Key Words: American Sign Language

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

Disability Rights California Multi-Language Publications

Mission is to advocate, educate, investigate and litigate to advance and protect the rights of Californians with disabilities. We envision a barrier-free, inclusive, diverse world that values each individual and their voice. In this world, all people with disabilities enjoy the power of equal rights and opportunities, dignity, choice, independence and freedom from abuse, neglect and discrimination. Key Words: Functional Access, AFN, Health Care, Special Needs, Multi-language: Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, Khmer, Russian, Tagalog, Hmong, Armenian, Ukrainian, Lao, Thai, Arabic, Japanese, Persian, Farsi

University of Victoria Study Zone

The Study Zone is for students of the English Language Centre (ELC) at the University of Victoria. ELC teachers create the English language lessons and practice exercises. The site is designed for our adult English language learners, but all are welcome to read the lessons and use the exercises. Key Words: Instructor Resource, Student Resource

United Sikhs

United Sikhs is a UN-affiliated, international non-profit, non-governmental, humanitarian relief, advocacy organization, to empower disadvantaged and minority communities in need, Also Domestic Violence, Substance Abuse, and Youth Violence Prevention Programs, Senior Care Services, Anti-Hate Crime, Anti-Bullying Advocacy, and more. The United Sikhs National Family Resource Center was launched in 2012 to provide support, information and assistance through a 24 hour hotline (1-855-878-6333) and a new downloadable booklet, Helping Families Cope with Violence and Disaster

Center for Disease Control (CDC) Emergency Preparedness and Response

The CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response website is CDC’s primary source of information and resources for preparing for and responding to public health emergencies such as natural disasters, bioterrorism, outbreaks and pandemics, chemical and radiation emergencies . | Spanish | Page can also be viewed in Chinese, Tagalog (Filipino), French, German, Haitian Creole, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and Vietnamese.

NICOS Chinese Health Coalition

NICOS Chinese Health Coalition and provides information to San Francisco Chinatown residents
Chinatown Disaster Preparedness Project, Chinese Community Problem Gambling Project, Chinese Community Health Access and Self-Sufficiency Project, Culturally & Linguistically Appropriate Services Advocacy, Consultation and Training Project (CLAS ACT), a program to reduce health disparities in minority populations through promotion of the Office of Minority Health’s National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services. Key Words: Asian, API

Organization of Chinese Americans

Headquartered in Washington, DC, there are over 80 OCA chapters and affiliates across the country working on behalf of Americans of Asian and Pacific Islander descent as an organization dedicated to advancing the social, political and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States. Key Word: Advocate, Asian, , API Multi-Language: Chinese

Partnership for a New America

The National Partnership for New Americans (NPNA) is a national multiethnic, multiracial partnership. We represent the collective power and resources of the country’s 37 largest regional immigrant rights organizations in 31 states. Our members provide services from processing voter registration to health care enrollment for their communities, and they combine service delivery with sophisticated organizing tactics to advance local and state policy. This site contains information and resources to promote and assist immigrants in the naturalization process.

Momentum’s Immigrant Women Program (IWP )

IWP is a national leader in understanding and addressing the unique challenges confronting immigrant women. IWP trains advocates, service providers, and law enforcement personnel working with immigrant women on the rights of immigrant victims of violence, domestic abuse, exploitation and sexual assault.
Eradicating Longstanding Disparities: A Gender Equality Agenda for Lawmakers for the Post-COVID-19 World

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)

HACU represents more than 450 colleges and universities committed to Hispanic higher education success in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Latin America, Spain and Portugal. Although our member institutions in the U. S. represent less than 10% of all higher education institutions nationwide, together they are home to more than two-thirds of all Hispanic college students. Multi-language: Spanish

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,

Smart Voter

Smart Voter is one of the most comprehensive and reliable sources of unbiased information for voters on the Web. The service is made available to the public through partnerships with the League of Women Voters and election officials of various states and local communities around the US? Smart Voter’s technology and central operations are managed by the League of Women Voters of California Education Fund, a non-partisan nonprofit organization.

About Human Rights

Offers a unique reference point on comprehensive advice on human rights. While it is a UK site, with specifics on United Kingdom laws, it also contains many thought provoking articles on Human Rights on an international basis. Key Words: International

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

Proteus, Inc.

COVID-19 Update: Our Proteus offices are open for business by appointment only. Toll Free: (888) 776-9998
***Provides employment assistance including services available to anyone, free of charge, on a walk-in basis: FREE public access to computers, fax machines, telephones, and copiers (for job-seeking purposes only). Assistance with applying for unemployment Insurance through EDD. Referral to partner agencies, employers, or other resources that might further assist you. Serving CA Central Valley including: Fresno County, Kern County, Tulare County, Los Angeles County and Kings County. Multi-language: Spanish Key Word: Vocational Training Key Words: Migrant Farmworker, Employment

California Immigrant Welfare Policy (CIWP)

The CIPC is a project of the Asian Pacific American Legal Center of Southern California (APALC), Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA), National Immigration Law Center (NILC), and Services, Immigrant Rights, and Education Network (SIREN). CIWC works directly in the community as well as with policy makers in order to provide an integrated response to welfare law changes and to advocate for the rights of low-income immigrants. Key Words: API Multi-language: Spanish

Central Valley Opportunity Center (CVOC)

CVOC’s service area is comprised of the three counties of Stanislaus, Merced and Madera. Services include vocational education, ESL, housing assistance, energy payment assistance, emergency supportive services, transportation, emergency food, youth employment, health care acquisition, child care services and community education services. Drought Relief – Emergency Asst Program and Temp Jobs Program. Serving Counties of Merced, Stanislaus, and Madera Multi-language: Spanish

Filipina Women’s Network

The Filipina Women’s Network is a private, non-profit organization founded and operated to raise funding and awareness of the activities, careers and status of women of Philippine ancestry living in the United States. FWN is committed to fostering the socioeconomic, political and educational advancement of Filipina women through publications, lectures, cultural heritage events, career initiatives and professional development programs. FWN provides Filipina women with opportunities to share practical career and business experiences.

Filipino Advocates for Justice

With offices in Oakland and Union City, Filipino Advocates for Justice offers help to Filipino immigrants, including: Naturalization Assistance, Family Reunification Assistance, information on how to navigate public benefits system, and General Information and Referral. Multi-Language: Tagalog Key Words: Asian, API

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.

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

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.

Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC)

APALC was established in 1983 as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) and has become the largest organization in southern California that provides Asian and Pacific Islander (API) and other communities with multi-lingual, culturally sensitive services and legal education. In-house attorneys and paralegals with expertise in immigration and naturalization, workers’ rights, family law and domestic violence, immigrant welfare, voting rights and anti-discrimination. Multi-language: Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin) , Hindi , Japanese, Korean, Mayayalam, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. Interpretation in other languages can also be arranged. Key Words: AAPI, citizenship

California Directory of Adult Schools

Comprehensive listing of staff and contact information for Adult Schools in California State, as well as generic descriptions of types of programs available. California Adult Schools make it convenient and affordable for all students to reach their educational, training, career and personal goals. As part of the state’s public school districts, Adult Educational PRograms offer ESL, Citizenship Classes, Adult Basic Skills, Classes for Senior Citizens and disabled, Vocational Training, and more. Key Words:

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,

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

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

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

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

PRANA South Asian Health Care

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 . Multi-language: Key Words: Indian, seniors

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

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

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,

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:

India Community Center (ICC)

3/20 COVID-19 Update – The facilities are currently closed and will re-open for group gatherings when they are able to assure the health of all members.

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ICC has facilities in both Santa Clara and Milpitas. Information & Referral (both Indian and mainstream), free legal clinic, free medical clinic, free ayurveda clinic, free behavioral health clinic. Activities for children, teens, adults, and seniors in the Indian Community. Multi-language: Hindi, Gujarati Key Words: Ethnic, cultural competence, social, mental health Food

Center for Healthy Aging in Multicultural Populations (CHAMP)

Older adults in the SF Bay area are extremely diverse in terms of needs and resources for physical and psychological wellbeing. A program of San Jose State University, CHAMP is dedicated to promoting a healthy, ethical, and enlightened global community through innovative application of knowledge. Multi-language: Key Words: Mental Health, Research, Aging, Education, Seniors, immigrants

Day Worker Center of Mt. View

Now open to serve you in person!  The Day Worker Center of Mountain View is a non-profit organization that connects the day worker community with employers in a safe and reliable environment in addition to offering various programs for workers and community members such as providing healthy meals, ESL classes, technology classes, workshops about worker’s rights and much more. Our vision is a world of diverse communities where day laborers live with full rights and responsibilities in an environment of mutual respect, peace and harmony. Spanish Key Words: Vocational Education, Employment, jobs

ECCAC Filipino Family & Support Services

Empowers families through advocacy, education and linkage to family-centered resources. We develop culturally receptive support groups for Tagolog speaking families impacted by mental health issues. Educate the family on how to access services through the county’s mental health system. Multi-language: Tagalog Key Words: Counseling, Mental Health, Advocacy, API,

Eritrean Community in Santa Clara County (ECSCC)

COVID-19 Update: Receiving requests with needs from the Eritrean community. Contact:girmay@eritreancommunity.org
We offer assistance and referral services for food, language interpretation, immigration, tax preparation, and help completing any applications that may be necessary for assistance.
It is estimated that over 5000 Eritreans currently reside in Santa Clara County. ECSCC acts as a link between its members and American society. New Eritrean arrivals are provided with information to help them adjust in the America. ECSCC provides adult and youth workshops, organizes cultural shows, picnics, celebrates Eritrean national holidays and provides support in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner. Multi-language: Tigrinya Key Words: Immigrant Integration, Refugee, Africa, RIF, TRANSLATION

Grail Family Services

GFS fosters learning and the empowerment of vulnerable East San Jose families with young children through programs that educate, develop leadership skills, and build a sense of community. Multi-language: Spanish Key Words: Networking, Cooperative, Parenting, Literacy, ESL, Advocacy

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. Resource information is currently being updated in English. Contains valuable information on immigrant rights and responsibilities in the United States. Key Words: Immigrant Integration, Education, SCC

AACI (Asian Americans for Community Involvement)

AACI continues to provide essential healthcare servicesr:
**Health Center is providing medical care and screening for patients.
**Behavioral Health is providing counseling and support to clients using telehealth and phone visits when possible.
**Asian Women’s Home, their program for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, continues to shelter and support survivors and their children.
**Senior Center is serving nutritious take out lunches for seniors.
Multi service program. Hope Program (HIV/AISA outreach prevention & education), Primary Health Care Asian focused medical facility, Covered CA Insurance Enrollment Asst, Youth Services & Recreation, Mental Health Care: Counseling, Addictions, Problem Gambling, Center for Survivors of Torture, Senior Wellness, Asian American Voices. Multi-language: Cantonese, Mandarin,Chiu-Chow, Laotian, Cambodian, Vietnamese, Thai, Korean, Tagalog, Lao-Mien, Farsi, and Japanese. Key Words: San Jose, Advocacy, Health Care, Seniors, Youth, Asian Pacific, Indo-Chinese, Substance abuse, Addiction, Recovery, AAPI, refugee, RIF, COVID-19, ethnic, SCC Language Bank,

Asian American Recovery Services, Inc. (AARS)

The purpose of AARS is to reduce the impact of substance abuse in the Asian and Pacific Islander and other affected communities of the SF Bay Area. Providing prevention, outreach, intervention and treatment services, as well as, engaging in education, research and advocacy. Key Words: API, Mental Health, Addiction, recovery, SCC Multi-language: Cantonese, Khmer/Cambodian, Mandarin, Samoan, Tagalog, and Spanish Serving: San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County

Center for Applied Linguistics

CAL has been a leader in refugee education and orientation since 1975. We have been helping immigrant and refugee newcomers understand fundamental aspects of life in the US, as well as helping service providers and other interested parties understand the backgrounds, cultures, and linguistic heritage of the new members of their communities. In addition, CAL has a long history of conducting research and developing strategies for educational success for immigrants across a wide range of ages and language proficiency levels. Key Words: Instructor Resource, translate, interpret, ESL

Asian Immigrant Women’s Advocates (AIWA)

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 San Jose, Santa Clara County. Key Words: Workers’ Rights, Employment, API, SCC Multi-language:

ESL Go

ESL go is a free English community of ESL students and ESL teachers. We help ESL students learning English as a second language through free ESL classes and free English practice message boards. ESL go.com also provides free teaching ESL activities for TESOL, TESL, and TEFL. Key Words: Student Resource, Instructor Resource

ESL Lounge for Teachers

Offers free lesson materials for ESL classes. Fully printable worksheets for all ESL teaching needs. Song lyrics, reading comprehension, ESL articles, guides to English grammar and teaching ESL around the world. Pronunciation materials and free and printable ESL board games. Key Words: Instructor Resource

ESL PDF

Free grammar and vocabulary worksheets (printables) arranged by topic. Our free resources can be used by ESL Teachers, for homeschooling, and by literacy tutors who teach English/ESL to adults.
All of the worksheets are in PDF format and are arranged by category (verb tenses, articles, prepositions, etc.) You can either view them on your computer, or print them. If you don’t have time to download them individually, you can download 200 printable worksheets in one zip file. We hope you enjoy our site and find it helpful. If there are specific topics you’d like to see more of, please let us know. Key Words: Instructor Resource

Latino Adult Education Services (LAES) “Tierra de Opportunidad”

Handbook of ESL Lesson plans designed to give ESL teachers essential real world curriculum for immigrants. Modules include: Dealing with Taxes; Analyzing, Debating Community Issues; Collaborating with Neighbors; Following Changes In Laws About Immigrants; Dealing With Law Enforcement Authorities; Becoming A Citizen; etc. PDF Pub 1997. Key Words: Instructor Resource, Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Basic Skills, Classroom Techniques, Computer Uses in Education, Daily Living Skills, Educational Needs, ESL, Family Life, Functional Literacy, Immigrant Integration, Needs Assessment, Self Evaluation, Skill Development, Workplace Literacy Spanish.