We have compiled a list of some excellent websites that serve as resources for Refugees, Asylum Seekers, and those who serve them. They are linked for easy accessibility.

 TRUSTWORTHY REPORTING OF CURRENT EVENTS:

• The New York Times
• The United Nations
• The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR)
• The Washington Post​

GENERAL:

• Cultural Orientation Resource Center: Technical assistance about orientation for refugees before or after their arrival
• Immigrants in Alabama: Statistics and information on immigration in Alabama
• International Rescue Committee: For information and help for refugees in over 40 countries and 20 US cities
• National Partnership for New Americans: Partnership of some of the largest immigrant advocacy groups dedicated to providing resources to immigrant and refugee organizations
• Office of Refugee Resettlement: Through the US Department of Health & Human Services, programs and resources for refugees in the US
• Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition: This organization helps individual immigrants & refugees, as well as organizations
• TRAC Immigration: Independent information, facts, and figures about federal immigration enforcement
• UNHCR: To become educated about the refugee crisis around the world, and how you can help
• Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) Congregational Accompaniment Project for Asylum Seekers Handbook: Handbook for communities & organizations that will be supporting migrants seeking to obtain legal asylum
• U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services: Government information about green cards, working, citizenship, and other tools and resources
• Welcoming America: Dedicated to teaching communities' ways to be more inclusive towards immigrants
• Colorado Hosting Asylum Network: To support Asylum Seekers through both personal relationships and with material resources, looking toward a successful outcome in Immigration Court and a meaningful life in the United States.

HELP NEAR BIRMINGHAM:

• Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice: Network of individuals and organizations to defend the rights of immigrants in Alabama
• Alabama Language Access Coalition: Dedicated to strengthening awareness and implementation of language access policy in Alabama to protect and advance civil rights
• Birmingham City Schools Empower Academy: A program that offers a culturally relevant pathway to support English learners as they begin a new academic journey in the Birmingham City School District
• Birmingham Urban League: Works to empower underserved community through education advancement, jobs, housing and healthcare programs 
• Catholic Social Services: For those resettling in Alabama, provides a broad range of services for resettlement, as well as case management with the goal to achieve self-sufficiency
• Christ Health Center: Low cost pediatric and primary care, dental services, counseling, and mediation management
• Community of Hope Health Clinic: Free medical care for uninsured adults in Shelby County
• Grace Klein Community: A wide variety of resources for the poor and underserved including housing, emergency needs, food, and more
• Greater Birmingham Ministries: Advocates for immigration reform, as well as provides many resources for the underserved including assistance for food, clothes, utilities, and holiday help  
• Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama: Community development and advocacy for Latino and immigrant families in Alabama through programs in economic development, citizenship and immigration, leadership development, and much more
• Hunter Street Medical Clinic: Provides basic mental health care to uninsured individuals of Hoover and surrounding communities
• Inspiritus: Refugee services in Atlanta, Savannah, and Birmingham including orientation, case management, employment, financial coaching,  youth education, and more
• Jefferson County Department of Health: For the latest health information and resources in Jefferson County, as well as monthly immunization clinics in central locations

• Jefferson County Literacy Council: Free Small classes and private tutors improve literacy, provide English, computer, and citizenship classes in several locations in Jefferson County with flexible hours
• La Casita: A Variety of Free Services including ESL and many other classes and counseling. Assist with filling out legal applications, immigration forms & provide referrals for other services
• Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC) through Children's of Alabama: A free, confidential phone response center designed to help adult callers and community providers in finding the appropriate level of mental health care
• The Ministry Center at Green Springs: Free English as a Second Language Classes; food pantry in Birmingham
• Red Crescent Clinic of Alabama: The Red Crescent Clinic of Alabama is a free health clinic and is a collaborative effort by the Birmingham Islamic Society and the Association of Physicians of Pakistani-descent in North America (Alabama chapter)
• Salvation Army Birmingham: Helps in a variety of areas including emergency and permanent housing, assistance with bill payments, free alcohol and drug rehab, and assistance with Christmas gifts
• United Way of Central Alabama: Countless services in education, finance, health, case management, and crisis response. Call 2-1-1 for assistance!

 
LEGAL & ADVOCACY:

• Alabama Access to Justice Commission: Legal information for the poor, including how to find a lawyer and how the court system works
• Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project: Advocate for change for asylum seekers, provide rapid response legal services, and connect asylum seekers through technology
• Legal Aid Society of Birmingham: Provides extensive legal services for to those who are low-income in Jefferson County
• Legal Finders: Provides information about the rights of Undocumented Immigrants
• Legal Services Alabama: Provides free, client-centered, civil legal advocacy to low-income Alabamians and collaborates with others across the state and nation to find solutions to systemic issues caused by poverty and social justice inequities
• Migration Policy Institute: Research and analysis to improve immigration/ integration policies
• National Immigrant Justice Center: Policy reform, public education, and legal services to refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers, and their advocates

• National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights: Committed to defending and expanding rights or immigrants and refugees while building alliances around the country
• The Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services: Free and low-cost legal services, social programs, bond assistance, and advocacy for immigrants and refugees
• Shut Down Etowah Campaign: Advocates for the closure of Etowah Detention Center

• UUSC: To learn more about how to support refugees and their rights in your community
• Go to these sites for lists of free and low cost attorneys to help with immigration: 
  • https://www.justice.gov/eoir/list-pro-bono-legal-service-providers   
  • https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/nonprofit/legaldirectory/index

 
Organizations Approved for Refugee Resettlement by the U.S. State Department:

• U.S. Conference of  Catholic Bishops
• Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service
• International Rescue Committee
• World Relief
• Ethiopian Community Development Council
• U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
• Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society
• Church World Service
• Episcopal Migration Ministries