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Immigrants/Ethnic
Communities
Asian American Civic
Association
87 Tyler street,
5th floor
Boston, MA
02111
617 426 9492 (ext. 0 for appointments)
Web site:
www.aaca-boston.org
Email address: see
contact information below
Description of
Program/Services Provided:
Education:
- ABE and ESOL classes
- Boston Self-Sufficiency Project
(BASS)
- On-site higher education
counseling through TERI College Access
Training:
- Facilities Maintenance
Training Program
- Accounting Skills, Computer
and English Training Program (ASCENT)
- Partnership for Automotive
Career Education (PACE)
Social Services:
- Immigration Counseling
- Housing Counseling
- College Access
- Fuel Assistance
- Translation &
Interpretation (Chinese-English & English-Chinese)
- Information & Referral
- Tax Preparation &
Assistance
- Family & Individual
Counseling
Status or
Documentation Needed to Access Services: The objective of
AACA's Chinatown
Multi-Service Center
is to assist Asians, other immigrants, and economically disadvantaged
residents to achieve social self-sufficiency through a wide range of social
services.
No status/documentation needed for ESL, English for New
Bostonians, or ABE & BASS programs. For any of the 3 job training
programs, a client must be a legal resident.
Walk-ins are welcome, but best to call ahead for an
appointment.
For college counseling, appointments are required and can be made by calling
617 426 9492.
Asian
Task Force for Domestic Violence
P.O. Box 120108
Boston, MA
02112
617 338 2352, office
617 338 2355, Hotline
617 338 2354 (fax)
Web
site: www.atask.org
Description
of Program/Services Provided:
- Serves Asian families in
Greater Boston and Lowell areas, particularly those suffering from, or
at risk of, domestic violence.
- Asian Shelter & Advocacy Project—hotline,
shelters, and stabilization services.
- Project Safe—education &
outreach for prevention.
- ESOL classes
- Lowell Project
Status
or Documentation Needed to Access Services: No special
status/documentation is needed.
Additional
Notes: Languages spoken: Mandarin, Cantonese, Khmer, Korean,
Hindi, Telugu, and Vietnamese. Translation for Japanese available.
Centro Latino de
Chelsea
267 Broadway
Chelsea, MA
02150
617 884 3238
617 884 4646 (fax)
Web site:
www.centrolatino.org
Email address:
info@centrolatino.org
Description of
Program/Services Provided:
- Serves Latino immigrants and
youth
- Educational programs—ESL,
Spanish literacy
- Training in computer
technology
- AIDS and HIV counseling and
support
- Citizenship and immigration
services
- Youth after-school programs
- Citizenship classes
Cost of services:
Fees for computer technology and ESL classes (some free English classes also
available)
Centro Presente
17 Inner Belt Rd.
Somerville, MA 02143
617 629 4731
617 629 2436 (fax)
Web site:
www.cpresente.org
Description of
Program/Services Provided:
- Adult Education: English for
Empowerment (EFE), ESOL, Spanish Basic Literacy, Citizenship, Computer Literacy,
Spanish for English speakers
- Workers’ Rights training
- Education and Action
(Immigrant Rights)
- Legal Services
- Translation and Interpreter
program
Cost of services:
Fees for legal services. Most classes are $125 for 9 weeks and include the
textbook.
Charlestown Community Center
Adult Education
76 Monument St.
Charlestown, MA
02129
617 635 5221
617 635 5084 (fax)
Email address:
cccae@comcast.net
Description of Program/Services
Provided:
- ABE, GED, ESOL
- Career enhancement workshops
- Citizenship classes
- Educational counseling
Status or
Documentation Needed to Access Services: Primary mission is
to serve Charlestown
residents, but all are welcome, regardless of residency or status. No
documentation is required except for GED testing.
Cost of services:
Most programs are free. Fee for GED testing.
Chinese
Progressive Association
28 Ash St.
Boston, MA 02111
617 357 4499
617 357 9611 (fax)
Web
site: www.cpaboston.org
Email
address: justice@cpaboston.org
Description
of Program/Services Provided:
- ESOL, Citizenship, and
English conversation classes
- Workers’ Center
- Youth Initiative
- Campaign to Protect Chinatown
- Membership and Community
Services
- Gallery Space
- Political Empowerment
Project: Voter Registration and Education
Cost
of services: Most programs are free. For ESOL and Citizenship
classes, there is a nominal fee.
City
of Boston Office of New Bostonians
Boston City Hall, Room 803
Boston, MA 02201
617 635 2980
617 635 4540 (fax)
Web
site: www.cityofboston.gov/newbostonians/
Email
address: NewBostonians@cityofboston.gov
Description
of Program/Services Provided:
Concilio Hispano
105 Windsor St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
617 661 9406
617 661 8008 (fax)
Web site:
www.conciliohispano.org
Email address: concilio@conciliohispano.org
Description of
Program/Services Provided:
- Serves Latino immigrants and
youth
- Satellite office in Chelsea
- Educational programs—ESL,
Spanish literacy, Spanish, GED
- AIDS and HIV prevention
programs
- Substance abuse education,
treating, counseling, and outpatient services
- DAES (Driver Alcohol
Education Services) Program
- Family services including
foster care and parent mentoring services
- Interpreting and translation
- Information and referral to
other social service providers
Status or
Documentation Needed to Access Services: Court referral
needed for DAES program.
Cost of services: GED and
ESL classes are free. There is a fee for the DAES program.
East Boston Ecumenical
Community Council
50 Meridian St., Suite B1
East Boston, MA
02128
617 567 2750
617 569 5946 (fax)
Web site:
www.ebecc.org
Description of
Program/Services Provided:
- Serves Latino immigrants and
youth living in East Boston
- Immigration assistance
- Latina ESL Program—ESL +
babysitting services
- ASPIRE—homework help for East Boston high school students
- GOALS—campaigns to make
college more affordable for immigrant youth
- East Boston Parent Organizing Program
- Nuestra Voz Cuentra/Our Vote Counts—Voter
registration
- Referrals for legal
assistance available
Everett Literacy Program
90 Chelsea St.,
2nd floor
Everett, MA
02149
617 394 2318
617 394 2487 (fax)
Email address:
elitercy@rcn.com
Description of
Program/Services Provided:
- Serves residents of Everett and local
area.
- ESOL classes
Cost of services:
Classes are free.
Additional notes:
Classes are Monday and Wednesday evenings, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Students may register Tues & Fridays evenings 4 - 5:45pm
Haitian Multi-Service
Center
185 Columbia Road
Dorchester, MA 02121
617 506 6600
617 474 1009 (fax)
Web site:
www.ccab.org/locations/metro-boston/haitian-multi-service/
Description of
Program/Services Provided:
- Serves Haitian immigrants and
youth
- Adult education—ESL,
citizenship, and computer literacy classes
- Counseling
- Food pantry
- Elderly services
- Pregnancy and parenting
support
- Daycare
- HIV/AIDS services
International
Institute of Boston
One Milk St.
Boston, MA 02109
617 695 9990
617 695 9191 (fax)
Web site: www.iiboston.org
Email address:
beacon@iiboston.org
Description of
Program/Services Provided:
- English and literacy classes
- Refugee resettlement services
- Citizenship education
- Employment training and
placement
- Legal aid
- Social services
Cost of services: All services are free except for some legal assistance.
(Fee Wavier available for low income individuals)
International
Rescue Committee
101 Tremont St, Suite 401
Boston, MA 02108
617 482 1154
617 482 7922 (fax)
Web
site: www.theirc.org/boston
Email
address: See contact information below.
Description
of Program/Services Provided:
- Reception and placement
services for new arrivals
- Immigration services
- Employment, training, and
placement
Status or Documentation needed to
access services: Must have refugee, asylee status or victim
of human trafficking.
Cost
of services: Nominal fees for immigration services.
Massachusetts Alliance
of Portuguese Speakers
1046 Cambridge St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
617 864 7600
617 864 7621 (fax)
Web
site: www.maps-inc.org/ehome.htm
Email
address: www.maps-inc.org/einfo.htm
Description
of Program/Services Provided:
- Serves Portuguese speaking
immigrants and youth
- Immigrant social services
program
- Intensive Adolescent and
Family-Based Services
- Citizenship Assistance
- Educational Services—includes
ESOL, Portuguese, and basic computer classes
- Domestic Violence Prevention
- Housing Counseling
- Elder services
- HIV/AIDS outreach and
education
- Case management
Mujeres Unidas en
Accion
54 Clayton St.
Dorchester, MA 02122
617 282 3500
617 282 3544 (fax)
Web site: www.angelfire.com/d20/page20/
Description of
Program/Services Provided:
- Serves Latinas
- ESOL, Computer classes,
Native language literacy, GED in Spanish
- Free daycare for children
(ages 1-5) while mothers attend classes
- Counseling and social
services
- ABE classes
Status or
Documentation needed to access services: Must come in and
fill out an application.
Cost of services:
A $50 donation is requested to cover cost of services. (Different options
available for those who are not able to pay)
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Operation Bootstrap
Adult Learning
Center
156 Broad St.
Lynn, MA 01902
781 599 8543
Email address:
bootstrap@verizon.net
Description of
Program/Services Provided:
- ABE
- Pre-GED and GED
- ESOL
- Citizenship
- Job Search/Readiness
- Basic Math
- Workplace Education
Status or
Documentation needed to access services: Must be 21+ and a
resident of the Greater Lynn area.
Cost of services:
Classes are free.
Additional Notes:
Waitlist for all classes. Call ahead for current intake dates and times.
Sociedad
Latina
1530 Tremont St.
Roxbury, MA 02120
617 442 4299
617 442 4087 (fax)
Web
site: www.socieddadlatina.org
Email
address: Sociedad@Sociedadlatina.org
Description
of Program/Services Provided:
- Health Careers for Youth
Training Program.
- After school program for
students (grades 6-8)
- Girls mentoring program
(grades 5-8)
- Youth Music classes (ages 6
& up)
- Summer Seedling program (ages
6-14 years old)
Cost
of services: Some programs are free. Sliding-scale fee for
Summer Seedling, After school program and Youth music classes.
Somerville Center for Adult Learning Experiences (SCALE)
167 Holland St.
Somerville, MA 02144
617 625 6600 ext. 6900
617 623 8528 (fax)
Web site:
www.somerville.k12.ma.us/
Description of
Program/Services Provided:
- ABE
- GED
- ADP (Adult Diploma Program)
- ELL (English Language
Learners)
- Family Literacy Classes
Status or
Documentation needed to access services: Must be 16+ and a
resident of Massachusetts
for GED testing; 18+ for ADP
Cost of services:
Most classes are free. Fees charged for GED testing and the ADP.
Additional Notes:
Waitlist for most classes.
Vietnamese-American Civic Association
1452 Dorchester Ave., 3rd floor
Dorchester, MA 02122
617 288 7344
617 288 4860 (fax)
Web site:
www.vacaboston.org
Email address: youth@vacaboston.org
Description of
Program/Services Provided:
- Serves Vietnamese immigrants
and youth
- Adult education—ESL,
citizenship, and basic computer classes
- Health outreach and education
- Elderly services
- Youth, After-School, and
Girls’ programs
- Volunteer and Work-Study
programs available
Cost of services:
Small fee for evening & weekend ESL classes.
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