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World Relief Whatcom

A local office of World Relief, a global faith-based humanitarian organization focused on helping refugees and immigrants in vulnerable situations rebuild their lives in a new country. Services include refugee resettlement, aid for Humanitarian Parolees, immigration legal services, English and cultural orientation classes, and family programs. Contact for more information about programs and eligibility.

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Immigrant Resources & Immediate Support - IRIS

Connects immigrants with needed resources, and provides funding for items and services that are not accessible to this marginalized population.

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Asylum Services - Northwest Immigrant Rights Project - Seattle Office

Defends the rights of people who have a fear of persecution in their home country and help them gain safety through asylum. Also assists 'pro se' applicants with navigating the asylum application process, and works with outside agencies, communities, and organizations to promote the rights and dignity of and offer support services to persons fleeing persecution in their home countries.

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Survivors of Domestic Violence & Other Crimes - Northwest Immigrant Rights Project - Seattle Office

Provides direct representation to immigrant survivors of violence seeking immigration benefits. While this unit handles several hundred immigration cases per year, the demand for assistance continues to be greater than the available resources meaning there is a long waitlist for clients seeking help.

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Children and Youth - Northwest Immigrant Rights Project - Seattle Office

Guarantees access to life-altering forms of immigration relief to children and youth who have been abandoned, abused or neglected by their parents.

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Detention and Deportation Defense - Northwest Immigrant Rights Project - Seattle Office

NWIRP takes on a variety of cases, representing people who are recent arrivals to the United States as well as those who have been in the country for many years.

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Summer Migrant Program - Vamos Outdoors Project

In partnership with area schools, this service provides summer school programs for Migrant and Latine youth that combine bilingual academic instruction with outdoor experiences. These summer programs allow Vamos to help families that move temporarily to the area to work in agriculture by providing a space for their children to engage in meaningful activities and enjoy their temporary home while their parents are at work. Children are enrolled based on where they live and what school they attend, with priority given to participants that are multilingual and whose dominant language is Spanish.

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Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance - Bellingham Community Services Office (DSHS)

Services to support refugee and immigrant families and individuals in Washington State. Services include cash, food, and medical benefits; employment and training; naturalization services; health and mental health services; and more.

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ESL/ELL Classes - Everson Seventh Day Adventist Community Services Center

Non-native English speakers are empowered with tools they can use as members of a growing community through classes for adults in ESL/ELL and Certified Education in Spanish.

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Citizenship - Northwest Immigrant Rights Project - Seattle Office

Helps immigrants obtain United States Citizenship. NWIRP ensures that people with disabilities can attain U.S. citizenship, fights wrongful citizenship denials, represents people with criminal records who are still eligible for U.S. citizenship, and defends U.S. citizens who have been wrongfully placed in removal proceedings.

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Immigration 101 Training for Service Providers - Northwest Immigrant Rights Project

Training for service providers who may serve the immigrant community as part of their work. These sessions answer questions that community members may have about the immigration system, immigration enforcement, and how immigration issues affect the communities they serve. Training includes an overview of the immigration system and immigration status as well as which resources are available in the community. Recorded versions available for free as webinars.

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State Food Assistance Program - Bellingham Community Services Office (DSHS)

Provides benefits to legal immigrants who are not eligible for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), called Basic Food in Washington, solely because of immigration status. Households that include a person eligible for FAP receive the same amount of food benefits they would receive for this person if they were eligible for SNAP.

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Paso Seguros - Villa Santa Fe

Provides essential supplies and services for families with newborns, including baby care products, support groups, and education. Designed for Spanish speaking families.

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Family Services - Northwest Immigrant Rights Project - Seattle Office

Keeps families together by assisting with family visa applications and representing family members facing deportation. Call to sign up for a Family Visa Workshop and intake.

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U.S. Citizenship Classes - Goodwill Job Training and Education Center

Free citizenship test preparation classes covering test topics and the naturalization process.

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Know Your Rights Presentations - Northwest Immigrant Rights Project

Presentations for community members who are interested in learning more about their legal rights. Topics covered include what to do if you are approached by a police officer or immigration official, how the latest executive actions on immigration may affect you or members of your community, and a basic introduction to the United States' immigration system. Presentations primarily offered in Spanish. Find a list of upcoming presentations online or view as webinars

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U.S. Citizenship Class - Everson Seventh Day Adventist Community Services Center

Future U.S. Citizens can prepare for the “test” in a safe and trusting environment. Citizenship application help is free.

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Small Group Classes - Whatcom Literacy Council

Classes for adults to work together to study reading, writing, and speaking in English. Classes include Talk Time (practicing English conversation), preparing for the GED (General Education Diploma), citizenship test preparation, and learning and improving basic computer skills. Dates, times, and locations vary, find the current class schedule online.

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DACA General Information & Resources - Northwest Immigrant Rights Project - Seattle Office

General information and resources about DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) including important updates and renewal clinics.

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Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Promotores Program - Sea Mar Bellingham Medical Clinic

Provides linguistically and culturally appropriate health care services and health information to the farmworker community. During high migrant season, services include mobile medical and dental clinics at farms, farmworker camps and housing sites, and summer health fairs. During off-peak season, services include culturally-appropriate workshops, and presentations and events to farms, housing sites and gathering spaces on critical health topics.

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Immigration Clinic - Law Advocates

A two-part initiative designed to provide comprehensive support to immigrants through informational sessions and personalized legal consultations. In the first part of the clinic, volunteer immigration attorneys conduct an informational session, offering valuable information on various immigration topics. In the second part, participants can meet with immigration attorneys for individual consultations to address specific concerns and receive tailored legal advice.

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