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  • American Committee on Italian Migration

    Founded in 1952 under the auspices of the Catholic Church, ACIM offers free, expert assistance on immigration matters, filing of petitions, applications for citizenship, information on green cards, lottery registration, and student visas.

  • Asian Americans for Equality

    AAFE offers information on the following: advocacy & community education, affordable housing developments, homeownership, small business assistance, and social & legal services.

  • Coalition for Asian American Children & Families

    The Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF) is an advocacy organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Asian American children in New York City.

  • Emerald Isle Immigration Center of New York

    The EIIC assists Irish immigrants in obtaining bank accounts, driver's licenses, housing, medical insurance, education, and protection under the law. In addition they help with visa and green card applications, as well as doing job training and job placement.

  • Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society

    HIAS provides an array of assistance to Jewish immigrants to the U.S., including serving as a liaison with immigration officials.

  • Hispanic Federation

    The Hispanic Federation (HF) was founded in 1990 to strengthen, support, and develop institutions that advance the quality of life for Latino New Yorkers. Thirteen years later, the HF advocates for increased comprehensive health and human services in the Hispanic community within the tri-state area.

  • Jewish Association for Services for the Aged -- Elder Abuse Services

    JASA offers the following elder abuse services to older adults living in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Nassau and Suffolk counties: counseling and legal representation for elderly abuse victims by attorney/social work teams, development of safety plans, and support groups.

  • Jewish Association for Services for the Aged -- Long Term Care Assistance

    JASA offers case management at 21 social service offices throughout NYC and Long Island. Services include help in securing services such as home care, EISEP, transportation, and long term care.

  • Jewish Association for Services for the Aged -- Services for Immigrants

    JASA offers the following services to older adult immigrants living in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Nassau and Suffolk counties: assistance with naturalization, English and civics classes, and cultural programs.

  • Jewish Association for Services for the Aged -- Social Services

    Included in JASA's range of social services offered to older adults living in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Nassau and Suffolk counties are mental health services and caregivers respite services.

  • Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York

    The mission of KCS is to support and assist members of the Korean community, as well as others. KCS provides various professional social services in the areas of Community, Aging, and Public Health.

  • Latin American Integration Center

    The Latin American Integration Center (LAIC) was established in 1992 as a non-profit and non-partisan community based organization. For over 10 years, LAIC has worked to strengthen New York Citys low-income Latin American communities.

  • National Coalition for Haitian Rights

    Established as the National Coalition for Haitian Refugees in 1982, NCHR works to assure that Haitian asylum applicants receive fair hearings in the United States and to educate the U.S. public about the political and economic causes of the Haitians' flight from their homeland.

  • New York Asian Women's Center

    The New York Asian Womens Center helps battered Asian women overcome violence and govern their own lives, free of abuse. The Center also works to raise public awareness about domestic violence, advocate for the rights of battered women, and create an agenda for social change. Information is available in a number of Asian languages.

  • South Asian Youth Action

    Founded in 1996, South Asian Youth Action (SAYA!) works to develop the skills, talents, and leadership potential of South Asian youth living in New York City. Through a range of supports and services, SAYA! provides South Asian youth, ages 11 to 19, with safe spaces to learn, grow, play, and contribute to their communities-and each other.

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