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Web Resources

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

  • 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
 

HELP NEAR BIRMINGHAM:

  • Adelante Alabama Worker Center
A community of day laborers, domestic workers, low-wage and immigrant workers to defend their rights in Birmingham through programs in accompaniment, deportation defense, English classes, and legal/ wage help

  • Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice
Network of individuals and organizations to defend the rights of immigrants in Alabama

  • 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

  • Inspiritus
Refugee services in Atlanta and Savannah 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
  • 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

  • The Ministry Center at Green Springs
Free English as a Second Language Classes; food pantry in Birmingham
 
Ø  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

  • 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
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